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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Neil Rambana and Elizabeth Ricci

Spouses, Neil Rambana (52) and Elizabeth Ricci (46), reflect on the role “the American Dream” has played in their lives, discuss the work they do as immigration attorneys, and look forward to their daughters’ future.

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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...

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!"

You’re a good person?

“I do attempt to be a good person 24-7.” In this interview, recorded on January 2nd, 2019, Piers Pozil (14) interviewed Johnny Simpson (75) in Aspen, Colorado, and asked him how his past experiences shaped him to make him who...

Interview with my roommate Emma!

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

Steve Bornstein and his work life

“The hardest professional thing i’ve done had to be defying my boss.” On January 6th 2019 in Los Angeles California Mason Bornstein(14) interviewed his father Steve Bornstein(66) about his professional success. In this interview you will see more in depth...

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Alison Caughman and Judy Walton

One Small Step partners Alison Caughman (74) and Judy Walton (68) have a conversation about being "military brats" and volunteers as well as their biggest challenges and greatest achievements.

“Millennials are Sissies”

Chuck is answering a few questions about his time in the Army and what it was like for him.

Ed Pedi and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Award-winning professional photographer Ed Pedi shares his life story, from growing up in Chelsea with his 7 siblings to his passion for photography, traveling the globe by motorcycle, and the lessons that he learned.

Ben Iungerich

My name is Jack Warren, and I am a 38 year old Commercial Photography student. I interviewed Ben Iungerich, 21 years old, on the 17th of March, 2023. I met Ben for the interview and to make an environmental portrait...

Family Chat With Gram

In this interview Skylar High(16) and her grandmother, Susan High(82), discuss honorability, love, and always trusting yourself. Even in difficult time it is imperative to hold on to hope and even in bleak times there are still kind people in...

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Nancy Fisher and Jill Sharfstein

Jill Sharfstein (72) interviews friend and fellow congregant Nancy Fisher (77) about her experiences as a member of Central Synagogue and her work interviewing Holocaust survivors for the Shoah Foundation.

To: The Future. From: Gampas (Grandpa) and Alex, with love.

Making history by spending time with and gaining wisdom from my Grandpa around Thanksgiving, a time to be grateful for all the good things and people.

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Michelle Geter

Michelle Geter (52) honors 11 military veterans whose names are not featured on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration website. Additionally, Michelle discusses the importance of recognizing people who have served in the military.