"You did one of three things, or two of three things, or all three": David Gum Tells Stories of Life in Bartow, West Virginia in the 1960s

David Gum (65) tells stories to former coworker Andrew Chesnut (38) from his memories growing up in Bartow, West Virginia. (Correction: I introduce David as having retired in October 2023; after the recording he reminded me that it was November).

Sr Suzette Bautista and Sr Teresa White

Sister Suzette Bautista and Sister Teresa White recall tales from their dedicated service as Sisters of Providence. Sister Susette reflected on her impactful role as a chaplain within underprivileged rural areas. Together, they spoke of significant experiences that have enriched...

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Bridget Clark and Deborah Wilkins

One Small Step conversation partners Bridget Clark (63) and Deborah Wilkins (56) talk about their children, extremism, news sources, and find a shared interest in van life and political centrism.

Mila Snyder and Brian Warden

[Recorded: Thursday, February 22, 2024] UVA students Brian Warden (19) from Morgantown, WV and Jamila Snyder (19) from Pittsburg, PA recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Public Service and Democracy. They discussed that both of...

Kendall Hyer and Emma Hinson

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Kendall Hyer (19) from Louisa, VA, and Emma Hinson (19) from Hunstville, AL participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma relays her...

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Wally Long and James Sweeney

One Small Step partners James Sweeney (69) and Wally Long (63) discuss their community work, their mutual belief that the right to vote is "sacred," and why face-to-face conversations are so important.

Linda Love Mesler and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Linda Love Mesler, whose family has roots in rural Iowa for hundreds of years, talks about her global childhood, from New York to Cambodia. After becoming a technology lawyer, she settled in Andover and is...

Jim Batchelder and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Jim Batchelder, with thirteen generations in Massachusetts, recollects his life growing up in Andover. After becoming a beloved art teacher for many years, and working closely with the Andover Center for History and Culture to...