Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson shares fond memories of visiting her grandparents every weekend on Tulip St. right at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge. When her parents moved from Tacony they did not move far; never farther than 10-15 minutes away. Morgan...

Don't smoke, don't drink – a conversation with Grandpa Dave

Zack Zappone and his Grandpa Dave King sneak away during halftime of the football game to record a conversation about what life was like growing up in Spokane in the 1950s

Jenny Rask Interviews dad Gene Rask about his life. Growing up with his family.

Jenny Rask: 2020-11-16 00:25:40 Jenny Rask Interviews dad Gene Rask about his life. Growing up with his family. Starting off talking about the 2020 elections and Biden/Harris winning the election, turning the republican dominated senate democratic. He remember the life...

Nell Schneider #4, 7/12/21

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses World War II; the attack on Pearl Harbor; food and recipes; changes in technology...

Donald Folsom is a Marine Corps Veteran that served during WWII.

Donald Folsom is a Marine Corps veteran of WWII who shares his experiences and how the war has impacted him and our country. He has had some difficult and hard times, but no matter what he loves our country.

Angeline "Dolly" (Crocetto) Gagain

My 85-year-old grandmother Angeline "Dolly" (Crocetto) Gagain met her husband (my grandfather) Raymond John Gagain in Waterbury, Connecticut when they were 14 years old. They spent their entire lives together until my grandfather died in 1990. His death was a...

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Paul Mott, Patty Mott, and Bobby Mott

Paul Mott (52), Patty Mott (72), and Bobby Mott (73) share their family history including when Paul was born to an unwed mother. Paul's Aunt Patty and Uncle-In-Law Bobby describe to Paul how loved he was by both his grandparents....

Week 3 Interview: Smoking

I am joined by Dakota who shares his experience with smoking and it's impact on his life in this casual interview

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Linda Watley Norris and Pearl Watley Mitchell

Sisters, Linda Watley Norris (73) and Pearl Watley Mitchell (78), describe what it was like growing up in Columbus, GA, reminisce about the fun times they had as children, and remember family members who have passed away.

Jenny Rask Interviews Father Gene Rask a quick jog back in time to Butte Montana 1890-1901, Grandpa Joseph and Family.
September 15, 2020 App Interview

Jenny Rask: 2020-09-15 01:38:40 Jenny Rask Interviews Father Gene Rask a quick jog back in time to Butte Montana, Grandpa Joseph and Family. Underage driving in Portland and in Butte, Montana. Grandpa Joseph and Maronite Catholicism. Grandpa Joseph peddling goods...

Greg Soumokil & Shane Bassett

Eight months ago Greg needed a heart transplant immediately or he was going to die. They didn't have one available for him and had to give him an artificial heart. One month ago, he got a permanent heart. His road...

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Shannon Healy and Sheila Healy

Shannon Healy (21) interviews her mother, Sheila Healy (53), about Sheila's mother. They discuss what she was like, how she passed, and what Sheila would say to her today.

Nonnie, in Appleton, WI

Talking to my grandmother (89) about her life in WI and memories of our family.

How we got here.

A conversation with my dad who has metastatic lung cancer after years of smoking.

Kj and his mom talk about the dangerous effects of smoking and nicotine.

My mom talks about how scary the effects of smoking can be when started at an early age and how to avoid them. She talked about the effects and tolls it had on her life and how much she regrets...

Mia Jones interviews Judy Millerbernd and talks about her life as a kid and her jobs growing up

In this interview made in November 2017 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Mia Jones (13) interviews her Grandma Judy Millerbernd (74) about her childhood. Judy explains about her major medical diseases and growing up around smoking. She also talks about her...

Nell Schneider #3, 7/12/21

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses her graduation from high school, taking and teaching college courses at the University of...

“Smoking causes unwanted attention”
December 1, 2017 App Interview

Luc: How old were you when you decided to start smoking? Anonymous: I was between 17 and 18, it was my senior year of high school. I was introduced to it in high school. I decided to pick it up...

David Foote

Uncle David was a man who loved music till the day he passed. Even when life hit rock bottom, he still chased that dream.