Interview with Dad

Sarah Gates - 14 years old Steve Gates - (he’d rather not say) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Too Many Mice

Chloe Jennings(15) listens to her mom, Alex Jennings(49) as she tells a childhood memory of her first pet that was a disaster. (Image featured: Chloe at a young age with her mom, Alex)

“I just wanted to be happy and have a family of my own”

Emma Lynch(16) interviews her mom, Ella(57) about her childhood and current life. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2020 in Ella’s bedroom in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. They talk about religion, moving from the city to the...

Chris, Judy, and Jenny Hunter

Jenny Hunter (45) interviewed her parents Judy Hunter (74) and Chris Hunter (73) about their childhoods in Rhode Island and New Jersey, how they met at Brown University in 1968, their decision to get married, the early years of their...

Gary Hance's Incredible 4th Grade Find!

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

Interview with my grandmother

Carole Dreger, 80, my grandmother. World War 2. Cold War. Vietnam. Meeting and marrying my grandfather. Teaching. Childhood memories. Fashion and music of the time.

"So I caused a little trouble coming into the world too"
December 8, 2022 App Interview

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

Papa and Arielle

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

Grumpy's Childhood and On..
August 5, 2022 App Interview

My name is Natasha Davis and I am interviewing Ronnie Davis aka Grumpy my father-in-law. I am 36 years old and he is 76 years old. we discussed his childhood, parent and grandparent history and some experiences as a parent.

Marion Hoyt (Grandma 82 yr) and Dan Higgins (Grandson 32 yr) in Grand Central Terminal, 2007 near Christmas.

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Jewelia Vasquez interviewing her mother, Priscilla, about her life and growing up.

In this interview taken in Corpus Christi, TX on May 24th, 2022, Priscilla answers questions about everything from her childhood to her current job and work. She talks about her experience growing up and remembers her amazing father who passed...

Disappointing a Parent and a Favorite Childhood Memory, Two Stories of Youth.

What is the hardest thing you ever had to say to someone? Sometimes disappointing your parents is the only thing that will lead to your own happiness in life. My favorite childhood memory. A special toy and a birthday.

My Grandmother, Koko

This is an interview with my mom about my grandmother who died when I was a baby.

Interview of my Grandmother, Celia Fitzpatrick

An interview of Ceil Fitzpatrick of Fort Worth Texas, 82 years old, born in Ireland, now a Texan. By her eldest Granddaughter Caitriona Kratovil of Dallas.