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Cate Schrepferman (17) talks to her grandma Linda Gerdanich (82) about what her life was like in the 1960s.

Dan (grampy) Maynard discusses what times in the '60s were like through his eyes.

Ava Hall (17) and Aubree Yehl (17) interviewed Mary Jo Blankley (75) about her life in the 60s, including topics such as the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement.

Abby Keck (17) talks with her grandmother, Penny Lucas (65) about her memories of the 60s. Some topics discussed are music, the moon landing, going to school, anti-war protests, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy, and...

Reagan Manwaring (16) talks with her Nana, Kaye Love (74) about her experience during the 1960s. She accounts for changing political dynamics, threats of nuclear destruction during the Cold War, the advancement of technology, teenage culture, and women's advancement in...

Jackson Crews (12) speaks with his grandfather Gaudencio "Mac" Macaraig (96) and his mother Marilyn Crews (51) about Mac's childhood in the Philippines, his experience in the Coast Guard, and his favorite family memories.

One Small Step conversation partners Buddy Spaulding (64) and Alan Crichton (77) talk about engineering and art and applications in life, as well as religion and religious values, especially related to personal beliefs and complex social issues.

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This interview covers the year 1957, their fifth year of marriage.

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This interview covers 1956.

One Small Step conversation partners John Floyd (51) and Karla Doremus-Tranfield (61) discuss the military, the Constitution, Conservatism and Liberalism, rugged individualism, living rurally, political campaigning, family histories, their children, and dogs.

Susan Richard (59) and her husband Chris Richard (58) share fond family memories, funny stories from childhood, and their first impressions of one another.

This is my interview with my great uncle Si, he grew up in the Chicago area and we talked about events that have happened throughout his life.

Reese Reittinger (15) talks to her older brother, Aiden Reittinger (19), about his time at Wheeler High School, his freshman year at Purdue University, and what he thinks his future holds. Aiden talks about his inspirations throughout high school, including...

Conversation with me (Chandler Peeples) and my grandmother (Mimi) about her childhood, my mom, and grandfather. This was recorded at my house in Vestavia Hills, Al and there are plenty of stories of what it was like growing up in...

my name is Day Galbreath interviewing my grandmother, Lorraine Galbreath who is 74. throughout the interview she answers questions about her life growing up in memphis during the civil rights movement, her family life, and her advice for future generations,...

the interviewer is Kaleb Harris (14) and the interviewee is Connor Sammons (15) and we are peers. The topics discussed were questions about pets and memories of those pets.

Wendy (15) asks her older sister, Leslie (23) about her life after graduating university, now that she no longer lives at home with the family in Dallas, Tx and lives in Boston, Ma.

One Small Step conversation partners Jim Brown (75) and Paul Anderson (78) have a conversation about their backgrounds, losses in life, political views, education, the environment, and meeting up in the future for a beer. They find common ground despite...

Shakoya Hoyte (21) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Jeb Backe (26), about her upbringing and her current military career. Shakoya describes her reasoning to be in the military— so that her education can be payed for and she may one day...

One Small Step partners John Northcutt (44) and XinLing Fritz (22) discuss raising chickens, driving around the United States, and collecting pens.

James Shindelar (28) interviews his mother, CarolAnn Shindelar (69), about her childhood spent on a farm in Iowa and the impact that had on her life and, by extension, his life.

Monica Ennis (61) has a conversation with her father, Wolfgang Lauck (94), about him growing up in Germany during World War II and immigrating to the United States.

[Recorded Friday, May 19, 2023] Gennese (19) and Jonathan (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gennese is a UVA student from Colonial Heights, and enjoys music, podcasts, and being outside. Jonathan is also a UVA student...

Joey Sturgill interviews Emily Frantz for a college communications project. They discuss animals/pets, family, career aspirations, hobbies, friends, and school.

An interview featuring Gemma Scott and her dog showing Mother.