Recording – 11-26-2023 16:57:40

Hi my name is Capri DeMara and I am interviewing my dad, Rocco DeMara. During this interview, i am asking him question about why he loves the yankees so much.

Thanksgiving interview

Here, I ask my father about his early life and what mindset he had when coming to America

Papa and Arielle

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

Mystery Girl

I met my cousin in late 2019, she met me 12 years prior as a baby. I remember being anxious and excited to meet her, happy to finally fill what I felt was sort of a gap since I had...

Thanksgiving Story

This interview was about my grandfathers life ; his childhood his parents his kids and grandchildren and his values.

Ilona Nanay talks to her mom, Julia Nanay, about coming to the U.S. and becoming a mom

In this interview, conducted in September 2019, Ilona Nanay interviews her mom, Julia Nanay, about her experiences fleeing Hungary after the revolution in 1956 and starting a new life in the United States. She describes the values her parents taught...

Interview with Wasim Rahim

Interview with first generation immigrant from Guyana—his personal story and opinions on immigration policy in the US

“you were a little puny baby”

Though I do not see her that often because of the distance, my grandma and I have a close bond. Not only was life back home difficult to deal with, but the struggle of transitioning also took a toll of...

Grand Times With Grandma

In this interview I interviewed my grandma. I wanted to find out what her life was like back in Guyana where she came from and what our ancestors were like. In this interview I had a grand time with my...

Part 2 of Sahara Zar’s life

In this interview on September 26,2018 in Bronx NY, Syeda Mahbub interviewed her bestfriend Sahara Zar about her life experiences.

Part 1: Sahara Zar’s Life

In this interview on September 26,2018 in Bronx NY, Syeda Mahbub interviewed her bestfriend Sahara Zar about her life experiences.

Life Back Home In Guyana And Here

On September 26, 2018 in Bronx, New York, I (Shabeena Samad) interview Beverly Basdeo (Ms. Persaud). Ms. Persaud is a teacher at Mott Hall V, that teach Social Studies. She is 30 years old and is also a mother of...

Coming to America

A short interview of a man who came to America in his late teenage years. Even though it was extremely difficult for him, he managed to go to school and make the best out of his situation. Today he is...

The Arduous Journey of a Young Immigrant

The following interview depicts the story and results of a big leap of faith. A family travels from Guyana to the United States for better opportunities for the following generations.

Thanksgiving Day 2017

Me and my Grandma talk about memories, family members, advice, and messages for future family members.

Questions with mom

Talking to my mom about our family history and traditions.

In Your Own Words with Jade Moses

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...