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Friends Grace Williams [no age given] and Maria Granville (65) talk about Ms. Grace's childhood in Harlem, the history and culture of the neighborhood, and their hopes for the future of their community.

It is about Family History and immigrating to the United States.

I interviewed my grandparents about their move from Philadelphia to Lindenhurst NY. They talked about their life in Philly, how the move was to Long Island. Talked about hope and money and how family is the most important thing.

We had a discussion about my experience in the Death, Dying and Loss class.

Evan (13) interviews his Grandmother (78) about life.

Bob Alpern (92) talks with his friend John Friedrich (55) about growing up in the 1930s in New York City, attending art museums with his father, singing songs at Camp Moween written by Yip Harburg, Wizard of Oz lyricist and...

James (62) talks to Alia (25) about growing up and his ongoing passion for music improvisation.

We asked each other questions on an interview paper

Grandaddy (Jack Swarthout) and I spoke about his experiences throughout his life and how each one has impacted his views and perspectives.

My mom talking about her favorite things her childhood and her work

I interviewed my mom for this project, who lived in NYC at the time of 9/11.

My dad talks about his journey escaping Vietnam in the late 70s and coming to the United States

Today, Matthew Nunez and his mom, Carmen Nunez, come together by talking about childhood.

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

I interviewed Beverly Martindale (my grandmother) age 74 about her experience as being in a government job during the attack of the twin towers. We discussed the situation that she was in as a government job and about the knowledge...

A conversation with my mother about how she feels the day after she learned she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Karen Thanaprakantrakul (20) and her dance instructor and mentor, Ratchikorn "Lin" Kositkasemsuk (36), talk about their Thai dance group, their introductions to Thai dance, and the different Thai dance styles and costumes. They also discuss their performances across Greater New...

Jesse'ca Palmer (22) sits down with StoryCorps Facilitator Ian Gonzalez to speak about her experience as a young woman embarking on her military career. Jesse'ca reflects on her reasons for joining the military, the highs and lows of basic training,...

One Small Step partners Jaclyn Witthoefft (41) and Susan Gardner (46) talk about their relationships with their fathers, their spirituality, and why it’s hard to have difficult conversations with those close to you.

My dad tells the story of being drafted during Vietnam with a young family, and of his sports career in Germany that resulted.

Patty Devery (37) talks with her coworker Amy Tardif (54) about their lives in New York and Chicago and how they have been affected by the COVID-19 shelter in place orders.

I asked Ron Baer the questions “What was it like growing up New York City?”, “What was your favorite experience of growing up there?, and “What’s the two best stories from your childhood”.

Steve Desroches (47) and Mark Cortale (53) discuss Cortale's career as a manager and producer of live entertainment with a focus on his work as the artistic director of the Art House in Provincetown, Massachusetts and as manager for drag...

In this interview conducted January 3,2021, Isabella interviews her mom, Amy(45). They discuss growing up in a big family of eight. They also discuss some of Amy’s favorite memories from childhood and parenthood. They discuss life now and in Amy’s...