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On November 26, 2017, I interviewed my mother, and some of the things I learned about her surprised me. I learned lessons about working, high school, and important life lessons. I even got to know more about her childhood, which...

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

I interviewed my grandpa spoke about how he grew up, about family heritage, his military service and his work career

I talk with my dad about his childhood and how music impacted his life

One Small Step partners, Ellen Cooley [no age given] and Kristin Riall (37), exchange personal stories and opinions on today's political climate.

I asked my grandma to talk about her life growing up and now as an older women. We also talked about relationships she’s created and her experience with breast cancer.

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...

The experiences of Earlene Wise a Community Health Practitioner for 23 years!

We visited about John’s childhood, parenting, special people in his life, military service and his faith.

One Small Step conversation partners Anna Morris (43) and Mont McAllister (68) have a conversation about transformations in their beliefs, how it's too easy to be anonymous in this country, and their frustration with money's unrestricted influence in politics.

Daniel Christensen (49) shares his Navy experiences with his wife Ana Christensen (40). He shares funny stories, remembers the now declassified work he did, and considers how civilians can show their support for veterans.

My neighbor Mr. Koehler shared with me the story of his childhood and his life growing up. He shared his proudest moments and happiest times. He told the story of his father and brother in the armed forces and how...

In this my grandfather talks about his struggle with his family during the depression, highschool life, and more

I (the son) asked my mom about her favorite memories while traveling. We have been to many places together and we just talked about a few.

One Small Step conversation partners John Duffy (68) and Cliff Groh (67) discuss threats to democracy, issues in Alaska, and their political beliefs.

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

Anchorage, AK 3rd grader Teo talks about his experience during the 11/30/2018 earthquake.

The history of John and Mary Priest’s Great Love Affair.

Spouses Carol Sterns (80) and Warren Sterns (87) discuss their twenty years of traveling around the United States.

In this interview we talk about what has happend in Raul's life and what has made him the person he is. Being a parent and a husband also comes up in his life story, and he learns lessons he would...

You can’t miss Paulist Father Michael Martin in gatherings of his community. He’s known as the “tallest Paulist.” His height exceeds a standard door frame. Walking with a cane, his is a commanding yet tender figure in the line of...

Barbara (Bunny) Sims (73) and her husband, Bruce Sims (74), remember Bunny's father and the role he played in World War II while serving in the U.S. Navy. They also discuss their family, their careers, and the places they've lived.

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...