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Andrew Burdick and Dave West in their seventh StoryCorps Connect interview where Dave recounts experiences he got while working in forestry efforts in Oregon during the 1970s

My grandma and I talk about her past and about my late-grandfather as well as memories about me

She fills her life with love.

Memories of Holt Campout

Cole Johnston (26) and his "bestie" Owen MacDonnell (25) talk about the origins of their friendship at Cornell University, their participation in the Intergroup Dialogue Project, and how their similar communication styles have made their friendship so strong.

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage which took place in 1953. This recording covers the year 1999.

Amy Christian (52) interviews friend from the library Donald (Don) Murray (68) about life survival skills he learned while living in Oregon.

I talked to my grandfather, an immigrant from Portugal, about his journey from Portugal to America and how this significant change has impacted his life.

Zack Chatters (17) talks with his high school mentor, Nickea Stalter (40) about her experience teaching during the pandemic, the difference between healthy and unhealthy media, and more.

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage. This recording covers the year 1975.

In this interview, Ariel Jin interviews her dad about how his experiences as a child/teen changed his adulthood for better or for worse. She talks about the major transitions and moments in life that affected her dads future.

This is an interview with my father about lots of things from my childhood to his.

Debbie and John tell about their lives growing up and how they met.

Loren (94) and Veneta (90) Lesher have been married 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage which took place in 1953. This interview covers the year 2002.

Interview from daughter of mother about her own childhood and influences. I learned a lot about my mom that I never knew.

I interviewed my mother and asked her the most important questions.

Jeremiah Baumann (37) tells his sister Amanda Baumann (33) about the fourteen years he worked as a wildland firefighter.

Before his retirement from his epic career as an USAF pararescueman and combat rescue officer, sister, Kristen Nelson, does an oral history of his experiences and lessons learned. From Iraq, the Horn of Africa to Afghanistan.

This interview was recorded over the phone. My Grandparents were in Salem and I was in Lincoln City. We talked all about their life from childhood to now. They shared with me some of their favorite memories of people in...

We talked about a lot of my questions; two of which I made. I learned a few new facts but not many because I knew her so well.

Andrew Burdick and Dave West in their eighth StoryCorps Connect interview. Dave relates memories and life lessons gained from his time with his grandparents. CW - mild gore from 30:50 to 32:25

Life and lessons

We talked about the struggles of moving to America and not knowing any English at the age of 12.

I was able to interview my grandmother and see her perspective and view of her childhood. While learning more about my family that I have not even heard of, and their childhoods really fascinated me.

Betty tells stories about her family’s connection to Yachats, Oregon.