Growing up in Veracruz Mexico and migrating to the US for a better life.

In this interview, conducted in April 22, 2018 in Tustin, California, Joanna Martínez interviews her aunt Teresa Castro about her childhood and how she always looked at everything on the bright side. Teresa talks about her having a cheerful childhood...

Meet Beach Badge Collector Bob Kugel!

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Long Beach Island beach badge collector and author, Bob Kugel as he discusses his collection of badges that spans over 55 years! Photos show: Some of Bob's Unique Badges, His Book, and...

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Sue Ellis and John Espey

Sue Espey Ellis (55) talks with her father, John Espey (83), about growing up in Clearwater, Florida, attending the same college of Florida State University, Chicago, segregation and desegregation of the north and south.

Importance of Family

In this interview, Carly Settle interviews her grandmother, Cindy Ayers aka “Nanny”, about her family and childhood memories on Thanksgiving. This interview includes stories about her childhood memories in Brigantine. This interview focuses on the importance of family and how...

Home Away From Home

14 year old Chris Durant interviewed his aunt, Dinora Durant on her early years in Honduras and then some of her life in Brooklyn, New York. When I asked Dinora what she did in her summers she told Chris about...

Outer Banks

Friend tried to heroically save people caught up in riptide. Had to save friend when he became victim.

Interview With a Southern Gentleman and Patriot

Uncle jimmy tells me about life growing up in the south during world war ll, collage stories, and being part of the navy for 3 years.

Danielle Song and her mom, Cathy Song, talk about their family history and childhood.

In this interview conducted in November 2023 in San Francisco, California, Danielle Song (14) interviews her mom Cathy Song (51) about their family history and childhood. They discuss Cathy’s childhood in Qingdao, China and the journey it took to get...

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Karen Hurst and Cathy Goodacre Smith

Lifelong friends Cathy Smith (74) and Karen Hurst (74) reflect on their friendship and growing up together on Fort Myers beach.

A Love Story

This is an interview with my boyfriend about his point of view on how we met. He likes to state that this is a 'fairytale-like/hard to believe' type of story. His name is William Trochlil and has a really good...

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Shelly Darr and Lynnessa Davis

Friends Shelly Darr (35) and Lynnessa Davis (27) share a conversation about how they first met, living together, their favorite memories together, and what their friendship means to each of them.

Betty Savage shares family and childhood memories.
November 26, 2017 App Interview

In this interview, I interview my grandmother Betty Savage in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 24, 2017. Betty reflects on her childhood, family, accomplishments, aspirations, hobbies, and lessons she's learned over the years. She discusses her grandmother, cousins, mother, father,...

An interview with my grandmother, Pat Twombly

In this interview, I ask my grandmother about things like my grandfather, her childhood, etc.

Amber Minuth learn about her grandmother and mothers life growing up

We recorded this video in Brigantine, New Jersey which is where my grandmother lives. We talked about her life and about how she is really proud of her children. Also how there was an influential figure in her life. I...

My Mummy and I.

We talked about both me and my mom. She told me how I was as a young child and also how she grew up as a young child.

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Cecelia Mahone and Linda Aston

Friends Cecelia Mahone (76) and Linda Aston (63) share a conversation about their families, upbringings, Cecelia's experiences with segregation, and their educational journeys.

I fell in a bucket of crabs

My mother, Joy Blue, grew up in a unique Alabama city called Mobile. She made many memories and lifelong friends, as well as learned values. Growing up in such a fun city has lead her to be the person she...