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Father, Allan, and Daughter, Catherine, discuss religion and upbringing in Scotland and his experiences as a Christian.

in part 4 (or maybe 5) of a series of interviews with Nana for his oral history class at Duke, my mom describes her life between 1987 to 2002.

One Small Step conversation partners Adithi Jayaraman (21) and Jhozef Sheldia (22) discuss mental health, sharing their views on campus, and the biggest challenges facing their generation.

Twin brothers Alick Gifford (74) and Daniel C. Gifford (74) trace the history of their 185-year-old family farm and discuss evolutions in farming practices.

Spouses Maureen Redmer (75) and Lee Redmer (74) record family history and stories for the future generations of their family.

Lucretia Jeffers (67) and her brother, Charlie Jeffers (65), remember their father, Dr. Dean Jeffers, Jr., and mother, Catherine "Katie" MacLean Jeffers, and reminisce about growing up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

One Small Step conversation partners Ellagrace Kays (18) and Suzanne Sumner (60) talk about their faith, identity, and loss of loved ones.

Peggy Collinsmith (63) interviews her friend Sister Caroline Sullivan O.P. (79) about her childhood, growing up in the United Kingdom, civic dialogue, and Caroline’s work within her religion.

two 90ish cousins reflect on the early years of their lives.

Melrose Kuusinen (69 years old) interviewed by daughter Jackie Kuusinen (40 years old) about her childhood and family history.

Eric Clough (82) talks to his wife Jane Clough [no age given] about his service in the U.S. Navy. They reflect on the impact of Eric's military service on him, his transition to civilian life, and their messages of love...

This interview was conducted for an AP Language project where we were tasked to interview a close elder and give insightful reviews and ask questions so we can further understand how cool our elders really are. I, Seth Greenland(16) interview...

Lucia Greenland (16) talks with her grandmother, Carmel Richmond about her childhood, favorite memories, teaching stories, and life lessons.

My interview was with my mom, Jennifer Heizer who is 47. My name is Claire Heizer and I’m 11 years old. This interview was about my mom, her family history, her childhood, and how she met my dad.

College is important but once you get your first job it isn’t important, because after the first job experience is what matters. Never let school get in the way of your education. Julie Olson age 54. March 21 2023

Barbara Mikesell life story

John Gibb (74) shares stories from his life, from the pros and cons of being a twin to valuable lessons learned from the army.

One Small Step partners Rene Howard (19) and Brandon Newell (22) discuss their political beliefs, their life goals, and the people who have impacted their lives the most.

My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...

Friends and colleagues Alison Benders (65) and Margaret [No Name Given] (65) talk about their Catholic upbringings and their experiences with religion in adulthood. They reflect on what pilgrimage, faith, and community have meant to them.

My older sister and I talk about my sister's travel over the years. We mainly discuss where she's been during childhood and adult years and where she'd like to go now.

Spouses, Tom Moberg (79) and Mary Moberg (77), talk about their shared interests in travel and the outdoors, and their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Donovan Ethan John Beveridge (23) and his father, Nels Beveridge (61), share a conversation about their family history and Nels' military career.

One Small Step partners Amy Williams (48) and Christopher "Chris" Green (44) talk about travel, finding love, and their political views.

Mother Catriona Crawford (71) and daughter Anthea Barnett (34) discuss their family history, national identity, and legacy.