Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Troy

Part owner of Sawtown Tavern, Troy Everwine, speaks candidly about the arts, vegan diets, Ida Dunnum, the LGBTQ community and the progression of the Tacony community in Philadelphia. We talk about Troy's performances on stage in Center City, the proudest...

Mom’s Story

This interview was about a conversation between me and my mom about her past and present experiences.

"My children and my religion: my posterity. Those are the two most important things to me."

A grandchild's interview with her grandmother, Danielle Hyatt, born in 1958, in Provo, Utah. She talks about growing up and moving everywhere from Indiana to England. She grew up in a very religious family (Mormon), with five siblings, three of...

Traveling in the 1970’s-1990’s

Through this interview, I talk with my great aunt about her travels throughout the 1970's-1990's. She discusses some of her trips such as France, Italy, Ireland, and more.

Her Long Busy Life #Classof2025

Grandmom’s family came from Hungary through Ellis Island. Her father passed when she was 4, so her mother worked hard to raise 3 girls in a time period where this was not normal. Charlotte grew up and married and had...

What is love?

Diving into a deep conversation with my significant other to hear his perspective on love.

Martin Isack and Lesley Ambika Gibbs, Reflections on Life

Marty, age 62, is interviewed by his friend Ambika, age 52. Marty describes making some big mid-life decisions to change the course of his life and stay true to himself.

The Love of Life

The man I interviewed, Jim, had a very interesting life story. He talked about what was most important to him throughout his life, and how his love for the lord inspired him to continue doing what he loved.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson shares fond memories of visiting her grandparents every weekend on Tulip St. right at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge. When her parents moved from Tacony they did not move far; never farther than 10-15 minutes away. Morgan...

interview with mom (florence catania)

My mom and I talked mostly about her childhood and what her life was like since she lived in France and England. I also learned a lot about my grandparents and what their life was like.

Interveiw with my Mother

The interviewee is Maureen O’Connell and she is 58 years old and the interviewer is her daughter Amelia (me) who is 18. My mom was nervous to do the interview but I think it turned out great. We basically talked...

Grandma Kaminski talks about her childhood

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

Great Nanny 11.24.2016

My Thanksgiving interview with my 86th year old Great Grandmother.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: John Cambridge

The Butterfly Pavilion in Holmesberg, Philadelphia, PA is lovingly owned and run by John Cambridge. After a tumultuous start in a dubious situation, John and his small staff that feels like family banded together to make a thriving success of...

Great Thanksgiving Listen – Kacey Miller interviewing Ron Miller

I asked my dad about what his life was like when he was younger and he reflected on it through some deeper thought out questions.

Patrick and his Unique Life

Father (56) discusses his childhood and views on life with his 16 year old daughter.