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Frances shared her memories of growing up in Cinisi, Sicily. And immigrating to America with her parents and sisters in 1958. She talked about raising kids in St. Louis and spending making memories with her grandchildren.

Sy Barry recounts his story of how he overcame his tough childhood through his passion and love for drawing. Eventually becoming a renowned comic book and comic strip artist, he was able to find success and contentment in both his...

My name is Madalina, I am 22 years old and today I interviewed my grandpa Piotr Mardari. In this interview we discussed topics such as flourishing and what makes “a good life”.

Friends Hebrard Greene Jr. (76) and Walton Dunbar (77) reflect on their unlikely friendship, Walton’s journey as a “recovering racist,” and what they have learned from one another.

Fredrick Richardson (84) interviews his friend Lisa Lambert (60) about her career as the first African-American assistant city clerk and now city clerk of the city of Mobile.

Eli Goodman (17) talks with his childhood best friend David (17) about the struggles of growing up in poverty without biological parents, and how the pain of his past positively affected his future.

Brad Harris was interviewed by Jodie Harris about his Granny Neely’s legacy.

Amelia Hansen (59) interviews friends Alfred Gemrich (87) and Donna Keller (54) about their their friendship, their involvement with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, and the importance of land conservation.

Patrese Griffin (41) speaks with her husband, Ed Genesis [no age given], about where they each were in life when they first met, the work they have been able to do together since meeting, and how they balance helping others...

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Paul German (65) about his life, faith, family, community, and legacy.

Sister-friends Bridget Graham [no age given] and Lisa Jones [no age given] talk about the longevity and closeness of their relationship over the course of many changes in their lives. They reflect on first connecting in high school, on the...

Bob Kuusinen interviewed by Matt Kuusinen talking about kids, grandkids, and career in June 2023 in Denver.

Colleagues Melissa Eickhoff (53) and Fred Veitch (73) discuss the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, including the history of the event and the spectator experience.

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Gene Marshall, of Forked River, New Jersey. He discusses his passion for decoy collection, his techniques of carving, his craftsmanship of the working decoy, and his mentor in the field, his father, George Marshall. Photographs...

Gus Hernandez,36, details his journey as an educator to his students, but more importantly being an involved father to his boys.

Becca Muder, an aspiring grief therapist and MSW candidate at Saint Louis University, interviews her parents about their legacy to practice dignity therapy.

Jadie Lee (29) interviews her Dad, Bobby Lee (56). They talk about Bobby's dad, Jadie's Pop Pop, and the legacy he left behind.

Pat Laury (78) and son Tim Laury (55) reflect on life and family.

Cooper Lawrence and Sarah Helm discussing fundamental interview questions

Gary Forbach (75) talks with his son, Cory Forbach (47), about his life. Gary was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) about two years before (December 2020) before the interview(s) took place, and he was in...

Gary Forbach (75) talks with his son, Cory Forbach (47), about his life. Gary was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) about two years before (December 2020) before the interview(s) took place, and he was in...

Lee Byrd (77) and her children Susannah “Susie” Byrd (51) and John Byrd (49) share memories and discuss the legacy of their family business, Cinco Puntos Press.

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...

I interviewed one of my colleagues in the clinical laboratory as she sets her eyes on retirement. The laboratory profession has grown significantly, and the demand for new scientists is one of the greatest challenges in healthcare. Mary Kay is...

Mama is normally a direct person, who answers questions with a Yes or a No. In this interview, my brother Don (Pepot) and I nudge her to say more. We talk about her childhood in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur in...