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Margaret and Richard shared stories about growing up in East Rockaway. Richard reminisced about his school days at East Rockaway schools and his service on the East Rockaway Village Board and the East Rockaway School Board.

My grandfather discusses what his childhood was like.

In this interview, I talked to my aunt, Yiting Zhu, about the experiences in the past as well as what who she is as an individual. She talks about how her school life was like and the things she has...

Mid-century, post World War II attendees of Ravinia School recount their memories.

Gery was born in 1933 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He describes getting hit with a brick and the freedom gained when the family bought the family’s first car in 1946.

my dad explain him moving a lot when he was a teen

Friends Hatim Belyamani (45) and Mona Ch (41) reflect on their first memories of music, how they define home, and how their art practice allows them to experience tanfis.

Maria (68) shares her story of leaving her home in Yugoslavia.

We spoke about my mother’s work experience, life growing up, her relationship with my father as well as me and my brother.

I (Amelia) interview my Babci (Grandmother) about her life and what she knows and remembers about her parents and grandparents to learn more about my ancestors and where they came from

NCS and Duke - school years

Originally a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace their...

Milly(19) interviews an old best friend Nico Vega(19) and discuss his upbringings and what led him to become a semi professional athlete.

One Small Step conversation partners Andrew "Drew" Lynch (44) and Joel Schiff (81) have a conversation about the things they worry about at political issues, the importance of inter-generational connections, and the upcoming presidential election.

Francesca (15) interviews her Aunt Susie (52) on December 5, 2022 about their childhoods and how their lives have changed as the years go by. They discuss the difference in how they both grew up and their wishes for the...

This is part one of an interview with me and my mom about her life and experiences.

We talked about family and ancestors

Professional singer and actress "Miss X" speaks of her Grandmother Cele (Cecelia) Stieber Walko, 1907-1992, and shares some of her incredible life stories in what was meant to be a book on her Grandmother's life.

Paul shares his views on growing up, marriage, careers, and ancestors.

A viewpoint on 9/11

Husbands, Geoffrey Parks (51) and David Pettyjohn (50), share their love story.

New acquaintances and "name brothers" Daniel "Dan" Horowitz (85) and Daniel Horowitz Garcia (53) have a conversation about their shared name and their career path as historians.

William Harris (14, nephew) talks to his Uncle (Nicholas Rogers, 42, Uncle) about how life is going to be different for everyone.