Oral History

Zachary Taylor answered personal and in depth questions.

Oral Hisyory Interview with dad

In this interview I got to learn more about my father’s past childhood, how he grew up in a communist country, his adult life, and his present life with his family and friends.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Heather

Heather shares stories of growing up in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood, Tacony, and shares stories of her childhood and upbringing and then her eventual opening of her business in Mt. Airy, Philaelphia. Recorded as part of an artist residency with...

Common Ground Tacony: Troy Part II

Troy and I sit and interview as the Black Lives Matter for vigil gets underway one short block from Sawtown Tavern. A peaceful demonstration is about to begin as Troy and I discuss how Sawtown is intent on creating a...

The One And Only Steven!

Dad and I are doing a fun interview together. We are learning more about Oral History.

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Nicole Costa

Nicole lived for several years as an expat in Mexico as she spent time as a teacher and intensively learned to speak Spanish. Nicole speaks about how her years in Mexico progressed from a short visit to a decision to...

Immigration Stories: Mexico-United States An Oral History – Rafael Telle Cruz

Rafael speaks enthusiastically about his time living in the United States and working hard. Rafa talks about currently living, working, and farming in Guapamacataro, Maravatio, but also about he hopes to return to the States to work with his brothers...

Mémé, 2015

Oral history type interview with my Mémé (american/french canadian grandmother). Wanted to capture some of her thoughts as she has mid stage dementia / alzheimers

The Undocumented Americans book Reflection with Joseph Francisco Hernandez

Joseph Francisco Hernandez [(28), (he/him/el)] currently on unceded Ohlone/Yokuts Land shares oral testimony in reflection to the book "The Undocumented Americans" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Joseph is a single child of immigrating parents (Oaxaca & Chiapas), and is a first-generation...

Maria Mento

Inducted 2012 in the field of Government/Public Service

Eddie and Emily talk about the topic of death. "What is your attitude toward to death?"

I am talking with my sister Emily, who lives in New York currently. Emily was talking about her attitude and experience about her family member's death.

Brian Interviewed By Jessica

Jessica interviews her father, Brian to tell his history.

Oral History Project With my Dad

This interview is for an Oral History Project for my Creative Writing class. I am recording this interview in Miami, Florida for Saint Brendan High School. In this interview with my dad, Jose Cisneros, I dive into topics such as...

Conversation with Rakesh Thaker

Talk with my dad about how the big moments in his life shaped him and his perspective.

Family in the Time of Covid

My father Jesus Rojero, participated in an insightful and honest interview on his battle with Covid-19 in June, 2020.

Interview with my mom

I interviewed with my mom who is a small business owner. I asked about her experience growing up and seeing where she’s come today.

Dani and Noa’s Experience During the Coronavirus

This is a summary between Noa Fisher(sixteen years old) and Dani Fisher(eighteen years old). Dani and Noa Fisher are sisters and live on Long Island in New York. This interview is about the coronavirus and their experience during this pandemic.