Search Interviews

Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

One Small Step conversation partners Elizabeth Long (78) and Charles "Charly" Minkler (66) discuss politics of rural areas, their differences on abortion, and blended families.

We talked about various subjects, really. Home life, work life, dreams and aspirations.

A Interview of the life of my neighbor, Bert and how he overcame the obstacles that came his way.

We talked about her life and things she’s happy about or regrets.

Cecily and Betty talk about traveling, relationships, jobs, and childhood stories.

I interviewed my roommate Mallory Lloyd about her life growing up in Vermont, and her understanding of being adopted. We then touched upon her life now and growing up the things she was able to experience all the way up...

In my earliest childhood while living at the orphanage, I learned three key values that I carried all my life. Accept people for who they are, share what you have, and do not stereotype.

An interview with Jackie Foster, a woman who is much like a second mom to me. Talking about her life and moving to America from the UK.

An interview of how my moms life changed throughout the years. How her life has been shaped, and how that was passed down to her children.

On May 20th, 2019 Emma Law interviews her mother, Dawn law, in Superior Colorado asking about her life experiences from the late 1900s into the 2000s. Dawn describes growing up in a mostly white neighborhood in Canandaigua, New York. She...

Our interview is about Gabby, a former foster child and her adoptive mother Karla. In the interview, the two of them talk about the beginning of their life together which includes heartfelt sentiments, life-changing moments, and memories of a unique...

Everything. Meeting, marriage, hopes, and a few family tales.

I interviewed my dad. We talked about his childhood growing up on a ranch and the work that was put in there, then we talked about his experience in boarding school. After that, we talked about his college and grad...

Asking my mother about the way the family started

Kathy from Colorado (my mom) goes to Oregon to visit her brother and meets Tony "McNally" at the contract dance. Love at first sight for one, a bit of caution from the other. A strong and growing love ensued and...

David recounts the odd circumstances of his childhood to his daughter, Laura, and they discuss the topics of parenthood and commitment.

Learning about what my mom’s life was like

Parker Kennedy interviews his Grandfather about his life growing up in the era he did and emotional events through his life.

The inside story to how an ordinary young man gets drafted into the Vietnam War. He shares his experiences in the Vietnam War along with childhood memories.

This interview shows how my mom was raised with many religious views, but took a wrong turn along the way, lost the traditions, but turned into the best mom she could be.

I just want to know more about my grandpa who I don't often talk to.

I recorded my grandpa for a school project but it was really interesting. The interview included stories about his jobs working in a drugstore a railroad the car dealership and in the military and as a teacher. He told about...

From farm girl to adoptive parent, Berna touched the lives of many in those years between.

Life, and how things have changed and how things are better