“Never trust your cat”

This interview was conducted on November 27, 2017 in Glenville, New York. Sydney Blodgett interviews her father, Jeff Blodgett about his childhood living in Upstate NY, his parents and siblings, and his time serving in the military. He talks about...

Papa Lupis’ Stories, Part 1

I interviewed my father, Steve Lupis, who told me the story of how our family came to America, how my grandparents met, a bit about his childhood, and the stories of my and my sister’s births.

Interview with Nonno
December 9, 2022 App Interview

In this interview we discussed my Nonno’s early upbringing and what life was life in Italy. He talked about his experience in war and what it was like working long hours while raising a family. Finally, he shared great life...

Backpacks & Baguettes

A father and son talk about the children’s travel book they wrote together, Backpacks & Baguettes, and the reminder it provided of what it was like to live in the world before the pandemic hit - the sights, the smells...

Mario DiBona

This is an interview with my Papa, who’s family is from Italy. He is an amazing, caring, wonderful man with an amazing life who cares so much about family and friends. I am honored to be his granddaughter.

It is difficult to find a doctor who is interested not only in your sickness, but also your spirit

Patrizia Nave tells a story about how her oncologist in Italy provides a creative outlet for breast cancer patients, to help hospitals in Africa. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program for the...

The Trip of A Lifetime

Susan Martins (77) talks with a friend, Catherine Grella (21) about her travels to Italy and Israel in her early 20s, which she considers the highlight of her entire life.

Immigration Stories Italy: Juan

Juan is immigrated to Italy from Peru for a better life. Juan lives in Pioltello just outside of Milan. Juan paints a beautiful picture of growing up in Peru and being surrounded by his many sisters. Juan tells about his...

Big Sis Talk

My sister came from Carpentersville to see me and we had a heart to heart. We swapped stories from our family life.

The thanksgiving listen 2017

This is my second story corps. Disclaimer: I had problems with the microphone on my I pad and it kept saying this message about how it was experiencing problems. I thought the video had stopped recording after that, but it...

conversation with my Mom

discussing topics like traveling, life lessons, and advice for future generations.

The interview of Lilianna Fincher

In this interview Liliana talks about her life in Italy and describes many different Italian features.

Memories of Bobbie and Dave Heldt with Katie Bausler and Alicia Rowe

Katie Bausler: 2020-10-12 19:45:53 Katie Bausler, 58 and Lee Rowe, 89 chat about Lee's 60 year friendship with Katie's parents, Bobbie, 88 and David Heldt, 90. Lee shares memories of Dave serenading Bobbie with Falling in Love wit you in...

Attitude of gratitude Needham

I talked to my Nona about how she came to America, her favorite memory of me, and what she was thankful for.

When in a hurricane…

Louis Guarinello talks about his life from his childhood in the 1930s, his time in the Navy, and what it was like to live in New York in a recent immigrant Italian family.

Elizabeth Garman and Rachel Manchester

Elizabeth shared her amazing life journey, teen pregnancy, loss of baby, humanitarian work with hemophilia education in impoverished countries, COVID journey and loss of family members, strength in adversity, a life of meaning and purpose, Providence mission. faith, leading with...