History Interview Project

We talked about hat my family was like and how they contributed to the world. But we mainly talked about the way to be successful in not just work but in life.

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Liz Kachris-Jones and Peter Kachris

Liz Kachris-Jones (59) shares a conversation with her father, Peter Kachris (86), about his childhood, his parents, and his career. Peter also talks about both of his parents passing away when he was a child and about the woman who...

“I leaned on the horn… it was a different sound than burning wood”: Interview with Sharon and Fred Korty

Sharon and Fred, longtime residents of the Chicagoland area, invited me into their lovely Wheaton home to tell me the story of how they rebuilt after losing their home in a fire. They also shared stories of their travels and...

Ron Bucher early years

This is a story of Ron's experiences from childhood through graduation of high school.

changing due to religious persecution

In 2001, my dad, Rodney Barnes traveled to China to work on the movie Rush Hour 2. During his work trip, he did not expect to witness a religious persecution. He witnessed the Falun Gong setting themselves on fire for...

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Teresita Fernández and Matthew Zapruder

Teresita Fernández (45) and Matthew Zepruder (45) talk about their respective mediums of practiced art, and their recent work together where Fernández created a visual piece, "Keyhole (Landscape)," in response to Zepruder's poem, "Poem for a Coin."

Jennie Stultz – A former mayor, forever a Gastonian

I interviewed Jennie Stultz, a former mayor of Gastonia. She was born and raised in Gastonia, thus a perfect person to interview. She really captures the "Spirit of Gastonia!"

Sibling pride.

Kathryn “Katie” Gallagher shares her life experiences, set backs and successes. She tells her story of how she became a well respected firefighter and what motivated and lead her there.

Community Member Interview

We talked about the effects of hurricane Lane in Lahaina on the island of Maui.

Jenae Wright and Kelly Willmott

While in Michigan, Jenae Wright (31) talks to her friend Kelly Willmott (60) about living in Texas and differences between the two states. She moved to the state after living in Michigan for over a decade and now faces strains...

Interview with my roommate Emma!

Emma shares her story of her friend Natalie and how she was honored

Hartford Circus Fire and Faith
July 23, 2021 App Interview

My father’s experience surviving the Hartford circus fire.