1960s Oral History Interview With Bob Rottmann

Ana Rottmann (17) and Bob Rottmann (83) discuss his experience through the 1960s, and what it was like living through historical events including the Vietnam War, the assassinations of JFK and MLK Jr., the moon landing, and more.

“Being Jewish, I have sort of an outsider’s perspective”

In this interview, conducted on December 15th, 2023, in Santa Monica, California, Andrew Bernknopf (60) talks with his son, Leo Bernknopf (15) about how his Jewish religion and faith in God has shaped his perspective of the world. He shares...

Recording – 12-03-2023 21:09:10

I (14F) interviewed my mom (52F) about her Israeli identity and her life. We spoke about her time in the military, her life in apartheid South Africa, and the Oct. 7 attacks.

Emily Hall and Cole Kleiman

[Recorded: Monday, September 11th, 2023] Emily and Cole have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emily is a Second Year at the University of Virginia from Wise, Virginia. Cole is also a Second Year at UVA from Needham,...

Simone Nied and Diana Carlson

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Simone Nied (16) is from Virginia Beach and Diana Carlson (16) is...

A Conversation With Granny

Mark Rainey(17) interviews Levon Turner(91) (his great grandmother) about her life and her walk through time.

My Grammys Childhood

My Grammy had many fun times and rough times in her life. we learned about her childhood and how she got through it. This is her story and how she lived.

Hilda Ledbetter Gelhardt

Stefanie Rodriguez interviewing Hilda Gelhardt in Tallahassee, FL. Discussing growing up in a 7 kid family and fond memories.

Growing up as 1 of 7 kids

Brenda Sue Ledbetter-Marquez talks about her experience of growing up as one of the oldest of 7 siblings in the 1950s.

Talking About the JFK Assassination

We talked about the John f Kenedy Assassination. We talked about how he heard of it and how it was communicated to people.

Babushka & dedushka

Yefim Ostrozhansky (75) and Vicki Ostrozhansky (74) speak of the ways antisemitism affected their life in the Soviet Union.

1960s interview with Grandpa

Interview with my grandpa about the 1960s. Discussed JFK, Cuba, Civil rights, protests, hippies, Nixon, etc.

LHP project Pierce Davidson

Interview with my grandma about the 1960s and how it affected her life and shaped who she is.

Carol Bingaman and Aly Brookland

[Recorded: Thursday, February 9th, 2022] Carol (71) and Aly (38) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carol is deeply involved in the Waynesboro community, although she is originally from a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania, spending...

Maeve Prosser’s Interview with Donald W. Prosser

This interview is about my 84-year-old grandfather’s life in the military and what led up to it. Donald W. Prosser shares stories from being a child during World War II and how that impacted his decision to attend West Point...

A Child Constantly in Different Homes

In January 2023 in new Hope, Pennsylvania, Luca Tersigni (15) interviewed Jane Marisak (75) about her childhood and life moving to many different houses. Trouble with parents caused her to constantly be on the move. A story truly filled with...

Our Eyes Have Seen (Episode IV: Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

Joshua’s Interview

Joshua Furman (age 9) interviews his paternal grandmother (age 69) about her immigration to the United States from Russia. Key points discussed include why she left Russia and the move to the states.

Grandpa James Stevens and Grandson Eric Nielsen
December 1, 2022 App Interview

I, Eric Nielsen (17), interview my Grandpa, James Stevens (76) who has dementia. We discuss his youth, friends, and family, as well as what it was like growing up in the tumultuous 60’s.

JFK Interview

On November 25th, 2022, I, GeorgeAnna Hurley, interviewed my Grandmother, Joyce Ewing. I am 22 years old and my grandmother is 84. She describes the JFK assassination and the impact it left on her.