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I interviewed my grandfather about his childhood and his life as a whole.

In this test recording, Kara Sahlberg, a student at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, MI, records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2023. Kara Sahlberg is a criminal justice major.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, in Greenville, South Carolina, Nyah Joudeh interviews her second cousin, Crystal Jarrouge, about her memories, beliefs, and thoughts. Nyah prompts Crystal to talk about her childhood including her favorite memory and those who...

Interview with my step-father for Interview With An Elder assignment

Donna Quinney Hendel, native of Pierre, SD, retired Captain, Nurse Corps, US Navy, interviewed by grandson Quinn A. Hendel.

My grandpa explains his colorful past , the good and the bad, and where he is now.

Emma King (14) interview's her grandma, Sally Vargo (72) about her childhood.

Andrew Taylor (Student, Chicago) spoke with Xanat Sobrevilla (Organizer, Chicago) of Organized Communities Against Deportation about her work, the deportation process, and her vision of migration justice in the future.

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

Interview with my great aunt and uncle Charlene and Steve. They live in Lincoln, Nebraska and I interviewed them over thanksgiving.

Facilitator Jhaleh Akhavan (30) interviews Kryszelda Mendoza (27) about her early life, growing up without her father (who was deported), how she became a teacher, and why she continues to teach today.

Owen Hiltz (11) talks with his mom, Brooke (43) about how Covid has affected their Thanksgiving holiday and their year, in general.

Joyce Shaw Peterson (81) talks with her granddaughter, Ingrid Kimble Peterson (12) about her work as a history professor.

Judith Barba Perez (31) y su esposo, Lehabim Escoto Flores (34), comparten una conversación sobre sus experiencias al inmigrar a los Estados Unidos desde México y el trabajo que ahora hacen para apoyar a otros inmigrantes. [Judith Barba Perez (31)...

Be kind. Interview with my mom about family, life, growing up.

Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

I, Gigo Sarimsakci (M16), am interviewing my mother, Lilianne Sarimsakci (F55). I asked her about her experience as a child and about her raising me as a child.

Test Recording

In tis test recording, Brenna Cavanaugh, a student at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, MI, records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021. Brenna Cavanaugh is a student and is majoring is psychology

Colleagues Margarita [No Name Given] (31) and Pat Medige (57) share a conversation about immigration, focusing in particular on Margarita's experience coming to the United States and eventually gaining DACA status. Margarita also reflects on the importance of education to...

Hopping a freight train.

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen in November 2021, Em Gathers (17) interviews her sibling, Iggy Gathers (21), at her dorm in New Jersey. They talk about their childhood and high school memories. They share their struggles and experiences as lgbtq...

In this interview, conducted in San Antonio, Texas, Mary Miller (16) interviews her grandmother Lee Carlson (74) about her childhood and moving around a lot throughout her life. They discuss family relationships, genealogy, and hobbies, and Ms. Carlson shares stories...

An interview with my grandmother about her life.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen interview with my mom, Rachel Valentine.