Josette Thomas, Lilly Thomas, Christy Hightower, , and

Two sisters, Josette and Lilly Thomas, talk about how they first started attending First Congregational Church in Santa Cruz, California at the ages of five and eight. They share their thoughts and feelings about the church changing its name to...

My Mother’s Life Growing Up

In this recording, my mother and I talked about her life growing up. We also talked about the people who impacted it.

Day After Thanksgiving With Grandma Pat

My Grandma Pat is 81 at the time of this interview. Also heard in the interview is my mom. Grandma Pat tells her story of what she’s thankful for, how she wants to be remembered, and her story of motherhood....

Life lessons

I asked my aunt common questions that I never really knew the answers to. In this interview, I finally learned about her a little more in depth.

Hurricane Katrina Survivor to Slam Poet

Hill talked about her childhood and how she got into storytelling throughout her life.

Interviewing my grandma

Basically how my my grandma wants the best for me. Also how she regrets getting with my grandpa or how he treated her bad.

My Mom

I asked my mother a few questions. Some including what her nickname was growing up, what it was like when she found out she was pregnant with me, and how she met my stepdad.

Dad Interview

I asked questions on his early life and his overall life/wisdom.

Growing Up as an Eastern European with Martin Sreba

In this interview, conducted in Kentfield, California, Aurora Sreba (15) interviews her father Martin Sreba (50) about his childhood, growing up in Eastern Europe. Learn about his life growing up in: Mielec,Poland, moving to Cologne, Germany then later, Ontario, Canada.

My grandfather's journey through college

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Greenbrae, California, Alana Leifer (15) interviews her mother, Monica Leifer(52), who looks back on her father's life. Monica tells an inspirational story about her father's academic journey and how he never felt...

talking with my best friend

in this interview my dad and I talk about life and listening to his personal thoughts

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about life growing up and some favorite memories. We also talked about raising kids and shared information for future generations.

Memoirs of A Great Black Man…my dad

I interviewed my father who helped gave great advice for young couples, raising children, etc

Winter Final: Great Thanksgiving Listen

Today I talked with my aunt Letty about her growing up, and world events she witnessed while growing up. And how that overall affected her and the things she's most proud of in herself and as a parent.

The great Tanksgiving Lesson

Hablamos sobre los recuerdos de mi papa descritos en diferentes emociones y sobre que fue lo que contribuyo a sus cambios para ser un buen padre

Mary S. (Puts) Costigan with two of her sons Joseph and Paul Costigan February 2022

Mary S. Costigan (nee Ensenberger) age 91 speaks with two of her sons about stories from her youth in Bloomington, IL and her rich family life.

Life in Quarantine: Aniceto Andres Solares Part 1

After living through a pandemic since March 2020, five people share their unique experiences and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected their lifestyle, mental health, physical health, views, etc. Recorded August 16, 2020

Aisha Ayloush discusses with her grandma Ghaida Ayloush about her life growing up.

This is Ghaida Ayloush. She is my teyta which means grandmother in Arabic. As her granddaughter I got to interview her and learn about her life and experiences she went through growing up. We had a good conversation towards each...