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This interview is about my grandma’s life and things she has done and been through. She talks about memories in her life and when they were either sad or happy, and other things that made her who she is today.

Andrea shares about her early life on the farm, in school, and the California adventure that landed her Bill.

Matt Mayberry (58) interviews his colleague Mayor John Suthers (71) about his experience in public service, how the city has changed over his life, and his reflections on leadership. Mayor John Suthers also shares stories from his childhood growing up...

I talked with my grandpa, Pop, about his life experiences and politics today.

We talked about her childhood in New York and her family. We also talked about our ancestors and coming to America. We talked about her job and some important things from her job that impacted her life.

My grandmother has many wishes for the future generations and loves to talk about her past life traveling around the country

This interview is between me and my dad. The questions are mostly focused on family.

Interviewing my mother about our ancestors and her childhood.

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ella Liu (16) interviews her Grandmother Tina Liu (76 born in 1942). Ella asks her NaiNai about her childhood so she can recall memories from China and coming to the United...

Where did we come from?

Interview with Kevin Beasley who is my grandfather.

Coworkers Bonnie Scherr (60) and Rachael Perez (23) share a conversation about their experiences living in Dalton, Georgia, the books that have impacted them, their work in the library, and the roles they see themselves filling in their community.

Cousins Cynthia Gomez (68) and Amanda Gonzalez (42) talk about their grandmother Rosa Maria Chavez, their identities, and how they are finding healing through uncovering their family history.

Martha Gilliland born in 1944 talks about her favorite memories of her life. From growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania to having children and growing older and wiser

A short interview about my grandma’s life as a child and our ancestors’ history

We interviewed Linda and learned a lot about her views and the way she lived when she was young compared to how children are raised now. It was an educational experience and her opinions were interesting and very enlightening to...

One Small Step partners Donovan Dahmen (52) and Chel Anderson (67) talk about community, spirituality, their connections to nature, and being outside the dominant political systems in our society.

I discovered my family history by chance on a visit to Los Angeles. My aunt Linda tells me the history of the Juachon family.

Interview with Barend Herculaas Phillippus Smit

Janet Hogue Thompson (77) talks with her daughter Michelle Thompson (51) about the life of her mother Mary Maxine McAninch Hogue (1920-1993) in rural Casey County, Kentucky.

We talked about his life and how he got through the pain of Vietnam

Here is an interview with John Porritt about being a logger in Hayfork, CA during the fall of the timber industry. A small community of about 2500 in Trinity County, Hayfork is a former logging town that was thrown into...

Ava talks to her mom about her life growing up, her favorite memories, what she has learned, and what she hopes to accomplish.

I interviewed my mom and we talked about the future and the past in this 8 question interview. For example, I asked what she would want to say to future generations.

Today I interviewed my mom on her experience with life and she told me a lot of personal and fun details. She is a very good story teller and I believe there isn’t a dull moment in this interview. I...