Adriana Vigil and her mom Dedrea talk about the past, the present, and the future.

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Adriana Vigil (16) interviews her mother Dedrea (55) about her life and her hopes for the future. Dedrea shares stories about her teenage years and how she has grown...

"The thing I learned about Garyites, very clannish… they're there for each other."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

FYS interview about the theme of legacy with Faith Adkins by Megan Adkins

I interviewed Faith Adkins 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...

My Assignment

This is a happy interview between two best friends who are growing up, getting married, and starting families.

Interviewing my mom Liz on Thanksgiving

In this interview I sat down with my mom Liz Reaves and asked her questions about her life. I learned about her childhood, the culture she grew up in, and her adult life.

“I truly believe that being raised at Gary, that everybody has value; you just have to dig deep to find out what it is.”

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

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Phyllicia McGowan and Susan Kocen

Phyllicia Daria McGowan (59) is interviewed by her friend, Susan Kocen (50), about her life as a queer person, who for so long did not fit into the queer community.

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Felix Madrid and Cecile Evola

Friends Felix Madrid (60) and Cecile Evola (65) share a conversation about their memories together, their time at the organization ARCA, and what it means to be a good friend.

Ed Dickson, Spring Valley Farm, Monroe County, WV

An interview with my father, Ed Dickson, 83, on the family farm in West Virginia after the funeral of his last remaining sibling.

98 years of African American history.

Merrill Cooper, 98 years old African American from south Virginia with a high school diploma retired as International Vice President of transport workers union of America

"I'd like the school and the teachers and the principal to be remembered for the great impact they had on the students."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

Aziza Morris and her Grandma Carmen Griego talk about her memories growing up.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aziza Morris (16) interviews her grandma Carmen Griego (75) about her favorite memories throughout her life. Mrs.Griego shares many memories, including some of the earliest ones she can remember....

FYS Interview about Speech Language Pathology Profession with Sherri Wells by Bethany Nutter

I interviewed Sherri Wells (name of interviewee) 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....

The Effects of Hunting

I talk with my father about his experience hunting and his thoughts on the animals.

FYS Interview About the Theme of Legacies with Vicki Caul by Eternity Crawford

I interviewed Vicki Caul 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...

Marie Gregg and Jordin West

Marie Gregg (36) and Jordin West (33), classmates in ICS510: Mission, Context, and Ecclesial Life at Nazarene Theological Seminary. A practice interview for the final ethnographic project.

FYS Interview about the theme of Pandemics with Blaine Nease, by Gavin Nease.

I interviewed Blaine Nease, M.D. 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, particularly oral...

Interview with my Grandpa: West Virginia to Seattle

My grandpa’s time as a military police officer and his migration to Seattle

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Natalia Horcasitas and Richard Horcasitas

Natalia Horcasitas (40) and her brother Richard Horcasitas (43) share memories of growing up in Yuma and having a tight knit community of neighbors and friends.