What was your favorite toy as a child?

June Geyer describes some of her favorite toys as a child growing up in Baltimore in the 1930s and 1940s.

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

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...

Vicki Baum-Hommes and Neissa Rogene

Vicki tells Neissa about one thing that had a huge impact on her life trajectory. During her senior year of high school, her family moved from Long Island, NY to Otis, MA a small town in western Massachusetts.

Papa´s Girl
December 12, 2022 App Interview

Zella Abraham (15) talks with her best friend Sadie Long (17) about heroes and role models, and how they shape who we are.

Jennifer Hartung talks about her childhood in Kentfield
November 29, 2022 App Interview

In this interview between Nick Hartung (15) and Jennifer Hartung (52), which took place in Tiburon, California, on November 27, 2022, Nick asked questions about the early life of his mom, Jennifer Hartung. Mrs. Hartung describes her childhood in Kentfield,...

Interview with Don Hunter

We talked about what it was like growing up on an “island” in Massachusetts and some of the memories made there.