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Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

The life and times of Katherine Blake.

I interviewed Faith Adkins for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Discussion around Chef Monti Carlo’s work with Common Threads, Everything Food and Puerto Rico.

Friends Julia Castellano-Hoyt (81) and Martha Tijerina (76) discuss military service, family history, and the importance of public service. Julia served in the military along with her siblings for a combined 100 years of military service.

Friends Susan Daniel Mathuram (18) and Kiyanna Edwards-Polk (18) discuss dead roots, overcoming trauma, independence, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. The two also discuss leadership and the changes they hope to see in the future.

Colleagues and friends Amy Fields (48) and Jenn Studebaker (40) discuss their work with Sunshine House, Inc., finding community in West Texas, and their passion for the work they do.

Grammy and Pa have answered questions quickly and amazingly!

Barbara Leuthold talks about her life and her marriage.

My uncle and I talked about his life as a child and how he grew up with multiple families. We also talked about a program that he founded for kids that were having trouble in school. I learned so much...

I interviewed Young Liu (interviewee) for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's...

Teresa Sumner is very thankful for her family. In this interview we talk about my grandmas life growing up, and her siblings. We talk about our family, and what my dad was like growing up.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Austin, Texas, Olivia Trevino interviews her grandfather, Rick Trevino Sr. about the love is his wife, Olivia's grandmother. He shares stories about how they met and their journey through all these...

Ryan and Kristi have been dating a couple of years. Kristi sat down and listened to some stories about Ryan's life.

Life partners Gabriela Cadena [no age given] and Donaciano Cantu (48) discuss their relationship and the travels they have taken together. They also discuss their plans for the future, including getting married in 2023.

My grandma and I discussed her childhood, the struggles she had throughout life. She told me about her teaching career and how she lived her life very happy.

I interviewed Larry Westhaver for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlighting stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

Friends Karuna Schwartz (48) and Joan Rudnitzki (74) talk about non-profit work and the importance of mindfulness practices, especially following the pandemic.

Sisters Raja Hayat (66) and Eugenia Scott (65) interview their mother, Fannie B. Martin (88) about her early life in West Virginia, moving to Buffalo and her love of singing.

I interviewed Sherri Wells (name of interviewee) for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories....

We talked about life lessons, childhood, hardships, and happiness.The now neurosurgeon looked up to a man named Mr. Rousell who inspired and told him that he could do whatever he put his mind up to. Reg said that perseverance and...

I interviewed Jospeh Kessler for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Talked with my Grandpa about his childhood and war story.

I interviewed Blaine Nease, M.D. for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral...

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...