Interview with my mother

Chase Hansen (14) and his mother Susan Hansen (46) have a conversation about life, happiness, and the importance of family.

"Don't Take Life For Granted"

In today's interview, the interviewer Frankie Wright, asks his mother, Patty, about his ancestors and old family traditions. During the interview Patty talks about early childhood and early memories. She also talks about how work has affected her life and...

Jennifer’s Test Interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2019

In this test recording, Jennifer at Egg Harbor Township High School records a practice audio file for the 2019 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Jennifer is in grade 11 and is studying math

Recalling the Pandemic Life When COVID-19 Went Global.

I have a lovely chat with my big brother Rhon Matthew (22) on how he got his current job and how he handled living in the Philippines during the pandemic’s highest peak. My big brother had went to Silliman University...

Interview with my mom

While interviewing my mom, Chris Landau, we mainly talked about my childhood and her childhood. I also asked her about some of her best memories.

My Grandma

My grandma, Lydia, talks about her beliefs about the Catholic religion.

Interviewing Grandmama about Her Life and Experiences

Interviewing Grandmama (Mary Jane Tyler) about her life, family, relationship with God, and what she would like her legacy to be while making pizzelles on Christmas Eve before midnight mass.

Paul Kelly’s Summary

My dad(Paul Kelly) and I(Polly Kelly) discuss his past and hopes for the future. Mainly his theatrical life!

Camille Lorico and Litzzie Martinez

Camille Lorico (18) talks with her friend, Litzzie Martinez (18) about her life transitioning from living in Honduras to living in different parts of the U.S. and adjusting to her new life in the U.S.

"We were sisters, opposites in behavior, but we never argued"

This interview was conducted by Julia Sweeny (16). She talks with her nana (grandmother) and her sister (grand aunt) they discussed many components to personal childhood, parenthood, and now life. This interview includes many stories from childhood of growing up...

Bridging the Gap

Interview with Laurine Roberts about Martin Luther Kings Legacy and living in Newark, NJ during the Civil Rights Era

Spend the Day Working the Bay at Viking Village

Learn about the 3rd largest commercial fishing port in the United States and how they help to bring food to our tables. Started in the 1920s, Viking Village has become a leader in responsibly sourced seafood.

Meet Decoy Carver Jack Murray of Cape May, New Jersey

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Cape May native decoy carver Jack Murray about his apprenticeship with J.P. Hand of Cape May, his passion for carving, and why decoy carving is a unique folk art. Jack volunteers his time by showing...

Jaimie Rusnak- Grandma Dolores

I talked about my Grandpa which I never got to meet and I talked about what it was like growing up.

The Memorable Moments of Donald Cabana

Donald Cabana is 45 years old and lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He has a wife, three daughters, two dogs, and one cat. He owns his own dental practice in Tega Cay, South Carolina. He was born and raised...

Almost 94 years young

Life’s lessons and being fortunate to fall in love twice. Note: A roughly 2 minute section was inadvertently not recorded when I failed to press resume while we paused to gather thoughts. Sam described how he met Charlotte and the...

Interview of Grandmother Bonnie Lucas

Grandma Bonnie told me about her life growing up and the hardships of WWII. She also told me about meeting my Grandfather and how they moved around. She had a great attitude about school, work, and moving.