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Coworkers Jean White (82) and Rev. Jenn Simmons (39) discuss their community at National Avenue Christian Church and the changes it's been through over the years.

Pattsi Petrie (83) talks with her grandchildren Kyla (25) and Braeden (23) about her childhood, marriage, and career. 2020-11-27 23:45:23

Colleagues Michelle "Micki" Lane (51) and Barbara Brown-Johnson (70) interview one another about their time and experiences at The Child Advocacy Center.

Michelle Bear is a project manager at an architecture firm in Saint Louis. She also works out of offices in Chicago and Toronto and has spent much of her career traveling to places like Pakistan, Mexico, Italy, France, and many...

Nono

Judy Meyers (70) interviews her husband, James "Jim" Meyers (75), about his life growing up, joining the service ahead of being drafted, and about life in retirement.

7 -year-old Leo reflects on a year of distance learning as he waits to enter his school for the first time!

"A Unique Joy": Dr. Alma Gottlieb reflects on motivation, methodology, and personal mission in African studies.

Reviewing family life during the 1940’s in the Missouri Ozark’s, in Ozark County. Traveling from no electricity, running water, & horseback to a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.

I had an interview with my friend Logan Allen and he is 16 and we discussed a lot of different things like his interest and how he plans to further his education after high school.

Richard “Rick” Anderson (age 67) was interviewed by his daughter, Erika Fields (age 44) at Rick’s residence in rural Webster County, Missouri. Rick spoke about growing up in SW Missouri in the 1960’s, building his own home, restoring an antique...

Married couple, Steve Bates (65) and Mona Bates (68), speak about their marriage, connection to Christ, and how Victory Mission & Ministry has influenced their lives.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Friends Candi Lordo (64) and Franny Hall Pasbach (64) celebrate their 50th friendiversary by talking about their shared childhood memories and expressing the meaning of friendship.

Hamid Safi (26) and his sponsor, Martha Sparrow [no age given], share a conversation about Hamid's emigration from Afghanistan to the United States, his upbringing in Kunar, Afghanistan, and his hopes both for his future and for the future of...

Edie’s grandfather’s childhood

This interview featured my mom who was talking to me about her own life and how I can use those experiences in my life. I learned a few new things about here through this and for that, I am grateful.

I Tyler Gleason talked with my Grandfather Jim Gleason on how his life was and a lot about who he was. We got to talk about sad topics such as his grandfather and also happy topics like him going to...

Sharon and Andy Allison were discussing their youth, where they lived, their marriage and up to moving into Indian Head Park, interviewed by Tom Hinshaw

Husband and wife, Terry Breazale (62) and Michelle Breazale (59), talk about their unlikely love story, from their first meeting in Greece, to flying home with their wedding china in the cockpit.

Questions about my mom and people who influenced her life.

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...

Claire Bonnette (20) interviews her mother, Sabrina Bonnette [no age given], about her military career as Chief Petty Officer, traveling, women's rights, and legacy.

Dean Ertel (76) shares his story with his StoryCorps partner, Naomi Love (26), through his book "Memoirs of a Fish Whisper."

My interview with my brother Jonathan gummel