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Friends Beth Brockman Miller (56) and Ermyn King (70) talk about the impact of the Chautauqua Institution on their lives. They reflect on some of their memories of growing up at Chautauqua and the sense of community that they have...

Spouses, Jeanne Wiebenga (76) and Jane Stirniman (90), speak about how they met and their relationship to the Chautauqua Institution.

Madeline St. Pierre (17) interviews her mother, Kristin Tomaiolo (46), about her past experiences, relationships, and her childhood. The interview also touched upon the challenges that she has overcome throughout her life, as well as the indescribable bond that she...

Daughter Johanna Divine (50) speaks with her mother Margaret "Peggy" Barlow (80) about her life, including memories of family, education, international travels, and her career in the arts.

Friends Dr. Kip Guilbeau (58) and Dr. Walter Davis Sr. (86) discuss Dr. Davis’s book "The Journey of a Sharecropper’s Kid: On a Mission to Forgiveness" and discuss Dr. Davis’s childhood and journey to becoming a pastor and minister.

Wife Tracey Antee (46) and husband Richie Antee (56) tell the story of how they met and the ways their relationship strengthened over their shared Creole heritage and culture.

Dr. Pamela Jackson (67) speaks with Natalie Bias (36) about their families, parenthood, and the ways their lives have changed over time.

Michelle Fontenot (58) speaks with her father, Donald "Don" Fontenot (81), about his family and early memories in Louisiana.

Friends and colleagues Benjamin "Ben" Hickey (41) and Richard Landry (85) discuss Richard's multifaceted artistic career and their life in New York City.

Claire Alvarado (56) speaks with her stepfather, Alphe "Jim" Delahoussaye (85), a retired biologist and lifelong naturalist, on his love for the Atchafalaya River Basin and the recordings he made of residents of the Basin, archived in the Library of...

Lilly Boner (15) talks with her father, Rick Boner (51) about his childhood and how he grew up on a dairy farm. They also talk about Rick's favorite and least favorite high school memories. Rick also talks about parenting and...

Im Rachel Zuniga, and I'm 16 years old. I interviewed my older sibling, Kaikea M. Santiago, who is 22 years old, and the interview was about their job, life, and small stories about their childhood.

Alberto Ibarguen (79) and his son Diego Ibarguen (48) remember Susana, Diego's mother and Alberto's wife who recently passed away after years of battling ALS. They remember their earliest memories of her, recall her powerful and loving presence, and praise...

Husband and wife Sean Ebeling (54) and Rachel Ebeling (53) tell their story together, Music at First Sight. They reflect on how music has tied them, their lives, and their family together through good times and bad.

Madaha Kinsey-Lamb (73) sits down with friend and colleague Egeria Bennett (72) to speak about the early days of Mind-Builders -- a non-profit arts education center located in Bronx. They reflect on the obstacles they faced, how they chose teachers...

Sisters Rachel Pourchot (44) and Sarah Pourchot (52) share memories from growing up and reflect on their relationship to one another in adulthood.

Mother and daughter Leah Richmond (52) and Sarah Richmond (19) talk about their journey together as mother and daughter after Leah adopted Sarah from foster care at age 10.

Anthony Taylor (39) speaks with his partner [No Name Given] [No Name Given] (28) about childhood trauma, the death of his parents, his plans for the future, and life lessons he has learned.

Jane Benson (69) interviews her aunt Jane Klawitter (90) about friendship traditions, Jane Klawitter travel to Fawn Lake every year for sixty years with a group of friends, and the power of relationships.

Lucia Lara Filter (18) interviews her parents Maria Lara (52) and Jim Filter (52) about their lives, memories as a family, and wisdom they have to share with Lucia as she prepares to leave for college on the same day...

Husband and wife Roger Vandervest (72) and Betty Vandervest (71) discuss Roger’s childhood memories, his career trajectory in Information and Technology, their travels throughout the United States, and their decision to move back to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Friends Mary Zaborski (no age given) and Agnes Fischer (86) discuss Agnes’ seventy-year tenure in the convent as a part of a religious order and her work in Nicaragua.

Friends and former basketball teammates Barb Baryenbruch-Luhring (65) and Sue Tringali-Johnson (66) discuss the passing of title IX legislation, being labeled as tomboys for having an interest in sports, and their basketball team being the first basketball state champions in...

Peggy Collinsmith (63) interviews her friend Sister Caroline Sullivan O.P. (79) about her childhood, growing up in the United Kingdom, civic dialogue, and Caroline’s work within her religion.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Ajita Bhat reflects on her immigration to America in the pursuit of higher education, and how her impressions of the country has evolved. After settling in Andover, she quickly found community, and eventually became the...