My grandfathers story

My grandpas name is Charles Shaw and he is 82. He married my grandma Cleta Shaw. he served in the army and worked in many places.

Love Thousands of Miles Away

Maraiye Dizon asks her parents, Fatima Generoso and Richard Dizon about their relationship, especially since they've been apart for the past 7 years.

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Thadis Box and Mary DaSilva

Mary DaSilva (62) interviews her father, Thadis "Thad" Box (94), about his childhood in Central Texas, his time in the military, and the life lessons he has learned.

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...

“I was known as Chester’s dark-skinned boy”

On March 4, 91 year old Dusty Rhodes, combat veteran, and NAACP member spoke about his life experiences from the balcony he loves to relax on at the Legacy at Cimarron Retirement Center. Here, he discusses his experience being his...

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Taryn Tipton and Daniel Gertson

Recording the day after their wedding in Marfa, Texas, Taryn Tipton (33) and her new husband Daniel Gertson (42) reflect on the joy of their wedding ceremony and the love they have for each other. They also remember their first...

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Paula Froehle and Todd Ferguson

Fiances Paula Froehle (58) and Jason Todd Ferguson (46) come together to share a conversation about their relationship, love after divorce, and how they support one another, particularly how Todd supported Paula through the end of her mother's battle with...

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Gretel Enck and Mario [No Name Given]

Gretel Enck (54) interviews her colleague Mario [No Name Given] (79) about his early life, his time in the military, and his role in the Blackwell School Alliance.

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Kim Thornsburg and Shira Smillie

Kim Thornsburg (72) tells his new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26) about the Marfa lights, his experience with UFOs, and his reflections on truth.

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Annel Mena and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros

Colleagues Annel Mena (23) and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros (41) discuss Annel's experience as a woman in sports. Annel serves as one of very few woman referees in sports in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss sexism at large and seeing...

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Cassandra Walker and Jill Henderson

Cassandra Walker [no age given] speaks with her friend, Jill Henderson (57), about her late son Terence, how she remembers him, and how his death has impacted their family.

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Sarah Justus and Rosa Benedicto

Sarah Justus (24) interviews her grandmother Rosa Benedicto (77) about Rosa's immigration from Ciuadad Juarez, Mexico to Chicago, Illinois. Rosa would eventually settle in El Paso, Texas. The pair also discuss Rosa's marriage and love story with her late husband.

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Gabriela Cadena and Donaciano Cantu

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.

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Sabra Booth

Sabra Booth (57) discusses her family history with a focus on her mother, Barbara Booth. Her family fought in World War II, participated in the creation of the Manhattan Project, and lived in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which was a military...

Humble granny talks with interested granddaughter.

This interview takes place in November 2022 in Flint, Mi , Tori Hopkins (15) interviews her grandmother Ora Taylor (81) about her childhood. Ms. Taylor shares stories about 9/11, retiring and life after highschool. She also talks about different jobs...

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Angela Meyers and Allison Cleveland

Allison Leigh Cleveland (61) tells her colleague Angela Meyers (42) about her experiences in the army during the Cold War doing military intelligence and guard duty in Germany. She also describes witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall on her...

Adaption: Isabella Serrao Interview with Nicole Serrao

Nicole Serrao and her daughter, Isabella Serrao, talk about growing up in a small town and the experiences of being a mother. Nicole talks about her experiences with child-rearing, memories of growing up in a hands off home, and how...

Aiden Fisher and his grandmother Janie Bishop talk about life in Corpus Christi, Texa

In this interview, conducted in May 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Aiden Fisher (15) interviews his grandmother Janie Bishop (75) about her past, and present. Miss.Bishop shared stories about her involvement with her grandchild, son, and other prominent family members....

Interview with my Great Grandmother: Lorene Neill

My Great-Grandmother tells about her life as she grew up through the Great Depression and her life during the 1900s. She is 87 and she shares her experiences from her life.