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I interviewed Niki Gordon for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

In this interview I talked with my mother about her childhood and her life growing up. We talked about he view on a good education and her thoughts when we moved to Chicago from Mexico.

life in the 40s and 50s, embracing life, unconditional love and care for everyone

Quick talk about past present and future

In this interview, conducted November 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, Gabriel Watson interviews his mother, Patricia Watson about her family lineage, expectations in life, siblings, the location of her upbringing, and what she is most prideful of in life

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, AL, Mary Cecilia Ledbetter (17) interviews her “Grandaddy” (83) about his experiences growing up, and his time in the Air Force. He shares stories that made up his childhood, life in...

I talked to my mom about what it was like for her growing up and having me. She told me about her having me, meeting my dad, and moving around in high school.

The Radarettes were a unique cohort of women trained as electrical engineers during World War II.

This is a brother to sister interview.

story of Monta Breeden childhood

In this interview I talked with my father about his childhood all the way to when my sister and I were born. We went over his family and hopes for the future.

First of our "Memories of Colonial Beach" Story Corps Interviews: Jessie Davis Hall (85) has lived in Colonial Beach for 83 years!

The story of my father's early life before starting a family.

I interviewed my mother Carol Silus on her career path and how she sees the inequity in the education system and how that effects students education.

This is an interview with my Grandma, Linda Towner. She is my mother’s mother. We talked about some childhood memories and some important experiences in her life!

I asked an elder in my church about his general life, religious convictions, and experiences concerning American history.

This interview is mainly about what my dads life was like when he was growing up and what career path he chose to work in.

We talked about Christina's life and her accomplishments. To learn more read our memoir, The Story of Christina and I https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B091CL5MML/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1616991723&sr=1-1

My Grandpa grew up in Iran and came over in 1954. This is a interview with him about his life and memories throughout historical events.

Short chat about growing up in California, what my dad was like, and reading. We also dabbled a bit with ethnicity and heritage.

We talked about life in Antigua and the differences between education there and the US.

My dad shared some stories about his childhood and growing up on a farm. He also explained how big of an impact basketball has had in his life.

The story begins with my Mom growing up in Boyle Heights and working hard to get a better education. She navigates her educational experience as a young girl and what it means to be a Latina. Little did she know...

My interviewee and I talked a lot about certain experiences she’s had that shape her into who she is today.