A talk with grandma

During the interview between Elijah Fingerson and Melinda Wentz, ages 15 and 64 respectively, in Lincoln City Oregon on November 27, 2023, Melinda recounted many life experiences, from her childhood, to raising her own children. We also discussed our family’s...

Conversation with Grandpa

I am interviewing my grandpa in my room on November 23, 2023. I was 11 in this interview and my grandpa is 72.

Art and Culture in San Antonio: Interview with Mari Kypuros

Mari Kypuros is a Mexican-Born, American-Living artist and creative from San Antinio, and this is her story.

Meet New Jersey's Decoy Carver of the Year, Nancee Jo Luciani!

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Nancee Jo Luciani, the New Jersey Decoy Collector & Carver Association's Carver of the Year for 2023, and the first female carver in the history of the organization! Nancee Jo has not...

9/18/23 – Mikaila Munoz

In this recording, I interviewed my 14 year old brother. I asked him questions that would allow me to have a better understanding of him as a person.

Oved Espinoza Interview

Oved Espinoza and I discuss his college major, what he plans to do with it, and his experiences with working on the Do No Harm film set over the summer during 2023.

interview with my sister

I interview my sister Kayla gonzalez she is 20 years old and I asked her about her journey and future and how she started being an artist

My mother is also my teacher

My mom is a teacher who has taught at a primary school for about 25 years. I want to make clear on how she feel about teaching through this way. And by her sincere speaking, I really feel how great...

My mother's twenties: valuable memories of mother's youth

The interview mainly records my mother's memories of her youth. In this interview, my mother talked about her youth, from studying tailoring to getting married and having children. When studying tailoring, my mother was always very motivated and diligent in...

Family Heritage

The person being interviewed was Kodi, who is 17 and best friend of the interviewer Makenzie, who is also 17. Kodi discussed her family heritage and some of the traditions and impacts of her family.

Meet Decoy Carver, Collector, & Tradition-bearer: Gene Marshall

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Gene Marshall, of Forked River, New Jersey. He discusses his passion for decoy collection, his techniques of carving, his craftsmanship of the working decoy, and his mentor in the field, his father, George Marshall. Photographs...

Interview With My Abuelito

Allison Mitchell (16) interviews her Abuelito Bill Mitchell (73) on his adventures to Mexico, Australia, and Florida. Also talking about his passion for art and music.

Youth Voice in the Late 60s

Interviewer: Simon Park Interviewed: Janet and Tom pfenning We discussed the Vietnam War, inequality, and what the Youth had to say about it in the late 60s

Heritage Story: Noorie

Noorie interviews her father, Kareem, about his migration to the United States and his family.