Martha Winters Gilliland, November 2021, age 77

Martha Gilliland born in 1944 talks about her favorite memories of her life. From growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania to having children and growing older and wiser

Great Thanksgiving Listen Part 3

This was part three of the interview, where I basically asked my grandfather questions to summarize his life and wrap up talking to me by hitting on some key points of his experiences.

Grandma Ginny Sample initial interview

This interview briefly covered Ginny's early years growing up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, plus her time in Tacoma and Olalla, WA. She discusses fond memories, family, and friends.

Mom and daughter talk about growing up in a small coal town surrounded by love

We reminisced about Mom’s childhood and the people who were most influential to her. We also discussed what she’s most grateful for and what she hopes for for her children.

A Quick Interview That Looks Into The Lives Of Margaret and Ed Kloske

We discussed the challenges in their lives and how their relationship brings out each other's best and worst. My grandfather also enlighten us with his stories of his prior years living in Cuba.

Emotional memories

In this interview, John Blazy (my grandpa), and I talk about his past, present and future outlook on his life, through the positive and negative. Throughout his life he witnessed his father die, and his own sister. He looked up...

Hannah Slaughenhoupt and her mom Oleva talk about growing up and the big lessons that life has taught her.

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2019 in Sarver, PA, Hannah Slaughenhoupt (16) interviews her mom Oleva Slaughenhoupt (48). They discuss all aspects of Oleva’s life from her childhood, marriage, and career. Oleva looks back on many fond memories...

Interview with my biggest role model

The interview is about my mother and her adventures as a young adult. She came for the education and wellbeing of her future children.

Interview with my Grandmother

My grandmother has had a pretty normal childhood. She is very proud of her children and their accomplishments.

Lauren and her grandfather Joe together on Thanksgiving.

In this interview that took place in November 2018, Lauren Lampus (16) interviews her grandfather Joe Bzorek (72) in Saxonburg on Thanksgiving. In the interview, we talked about the abundance of our family and how much of a blessing it...

So I Guess God Gave Me Brothers

Me and my grandmother talked about some things that I didn't know about her.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson shares fond memories of visiting her grandparents every weekend on Tulip St. right at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge. When her parents moved from Tacony they did not move far; never farther than 10-15 minutes away. Morgan...

7 years catch up

Remembering the early days and how he got to be where he is. Learning more about an old friend before its too late.

Grandma Joan

My grandma has lived a very interesting life, I thought it would be nice to hear her story.

Sarah Strawser interviews her mother, Lisa Bates, about the traumatic death of her best friend.

Lisa Strawser recalls the events of her best friend’s death and gives meaningful advice and words about taking people for granted and how short life is.

Transition to America

This interview encaptures the life experiences of Charlotte Good and her transformation from living in Vienna, Austria to the United States of America.

My brothers story

In this interview conducted on November 26, 2017, I interviewed my brother Jordan to get an inside scoop on his childhood and how life was in the easy days. Jordan shares stories about politics, religion, and even aliens. He also...

Michele Turnitza and her daughter Laura talk about her life and family.

During the interview with Michele Turnitza the topic of family was stressed extensively. She values her children more than anything. Her three children are also some of the most important in her life. Her family, past and present were able...