Impact of marriage

Josephine Sheeran interviews Marty Towey about how marriage has impacted her life. She discusses the joys and challenges of marrying a man 13 years older.

Dub Dating & Eloping With Marty

Dub describes dating, falling in love, and eloping with Marty.

Todd Western on Being a Black Farmer in Iowa

Todd Western III talks about the legacy of being from one of the first black farming families in Iowa, building community between black farmers, and the inaugural Iowa Farmers of Color Conference.

Pete Kerns Looks for Lost Pigs

Pete Kerns remembers when his pigs escape into the woods of Iowa, and the week of searching with community members that ensued.

Lizzie Cusick, a Cat, and a Goose

Lizzie Cusick shares early memories of her grandfather's farm, and a surprise trade of a loving cat for a angry goose.

Noreen Thomas Grows Native Foods

Noreen Thomas, of Doubting Thomas Farm, shares the wonder and importance that comes with saving seeds and growing Native food in partnership with the White Earth Nation.

2004 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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 2004.

2003 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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.

Tom Cotter Remembers His Dad

Tom Cotter is a fourth generation farmer from Austin, MN. He shares about the death of his dad, and appreciating the gift of storytelling in the field.

2002 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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.

2001 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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 2001.

2000 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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 recording covers the year 2000.

1999 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

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.

1998 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (94) and Veneta (90) 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 1998.

1997 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (94) and Veneta (90) 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 1997.

1996 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) 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 1996.

Grandma Patsy and Me

In this recording, Gabby Adesso (14) interviews her grandma, Patricia (Patsy) Adesso (74). They discuss Patsy’s life, love, and lessons for future generations.

Loretta and Teresa – 4/19/24

Family friends Teresa (18) and Loretta (83) discuss growing up in New York City and her relationship with her husband, Rueben.

My interview with mom!

My mother and I discuss the great impacts throughout our lives. In addition, we go into how our family has branched off from surrounding ourselves in New York City and where we are now.