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Jailyn Tapia tells the story about how she adopted and lost her first cat.

Jared Patriarca interviews his mother Jodi Patriarca for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019. The interview took place in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey on December 1 2019. They discuss her life all the way from childhood memories up to early...

During this interview, preformed on December 3, 2017 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Abbie Shultz interviews her grandmother, Dorothy Perovich (70). Dorothy shares memories of her childhood and what it was like growing when things were very different than today.

Interviewing Poppy about his life

Lizzie Hessek (31) and Veronica Fischmann (32) - best friends since ages 11 and 12 - talk about their current lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Veronica is back living in her childhood home, Lizzie is living alone for the first...

Amanda Kang (18) talks with her mother about her thoughts on COVID-19 and how it has impacted her life.

Paul Bakos tells his granddaughter about his experiences in jobs he has worked at throughout his life.

My new friend Lois tells stories about her childhood and the jobs she had when she was younger.

In this test recording, Ty Rosas at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey records a practice file for the 2020 pilo5 of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Ty Rosas is in 11th grade and is studying...

Part one of the amazing adventures of Bob Engel, who got on his bike and traveled 3000 from Indiana to California to follow the call of God

Barbara Paskin discusses with Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about her time as a female folk musician, her role within the Albert Music Hall Community, and how music has played a significant role in her life. Barbara works with the Tuckerton...

We talked about each other’s childhood and what it was like growing up.

In this test recording, Alexandria Cotter at Egg Harbor Township High School in Eht, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2019 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Life and memories of my mom.

My grandfather had the experience to have Africans stay with him and learn about financing farming.

This interview had two questions; one was asking about her childhood and the other was how she met my dad.

My grandmother, Miriam Batkin talks about her past and her hopes for the future.

we talked mostly about family life growing up and family history.

We talked about what it was like when she was young and some big life factors.

My mother and I talked about what she was thankful for and what happened during her childhood for the great thanksgiving listen.

In this interview, conducted on November 28, 2019 in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Julia Alberico interveiws her Grandmother Luciana Alberico. She explains the experiences she’s had in life. She talks about how World War II effected her when she was...

I interviewed my Grandfather, Walter William Emery. Walter is currently 76 years old and was born on March 15th, 1942.

The summary is about what James Ha likes to do the best. And also what his hobbies are.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Marina Fayez (15) interviews her sunday school teacher Nilhal Zacharia (47) about her father and how lessons have taught her to become who she is today. Mrs. Zacharia shares stories...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chandler, Arizona, Katarina Fenner (13) interviews her Mom Linda Fenner (47) about her school life in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and her relationship with her husband, Andreas Fenner. Mrs. Fenner shares stories...