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Born in Monticello, Al Dumaś talks about how his father came to the Catskills, and his own time during the borscht belt.

He lived in Nazi-occupied Europe, befriended Louie Armstrong, and aided in work on one of the first ever computers as a professor: Paul Studer is an immigrant, an artist, a father, and a friend. This is his story.

Howard Perlman and Alan Barrish discuss the Borscht Belt and growing up in the Catskills.

Al Dumas discusses growing up in the Catskills during the hey-day of the Borscht Belt. Topics include Governor Pataki, the Eagle's Nest and the Old Concord.

Joan Farrow discusses the Catskills with Marvin Rappaport and Alan Barrish.

Gina Livingston (40) interviews her father Decio "Dez" Rubano (91) about the role playing drums in bands and orchestras has had in his life, and Dez relates many stories about the interesting experiences he has had as a result of...

Marvin Rappaport discusses growing up in the Catskills and the resort industry with Alan Barrish.

My father's best friend tells stories of how the two met, formed a band, and created lifelong, generational friendships that are more like family.

One Small Step partners Anna Catherine Grady (24) and Carol Clarke (58) discuss jazz history and environmental justice in Birmingham, AL. They also discuss Rwanda, the COVID-19 pandemic, and how their family members have shaped them.

Alan Frishman discusses the Borscht Belt with Marvin Rappaport.

John Manzi and Marvin Rappaport discuss racing and the Borscht Belt.

Claudia Parvanta (66) shares a conversation with her significant other, Richard Harner (86), about Richard’s family, his experience growing up in Iowa, how he became a doctor, his career, and his love of music.

Myron Gittel and Alan Barrish discuss the Catskills and the Borscht Belt.

Charles King feels that he has led a good life. He feels fortunate to have obtained a good education, have a successful career as a jazz pianist, and now has the opportunity to teach piano to kids.

Steve Sharoff and Marvin Rappaport discuss growing up in the Borscht Belt of the Catskills.

Ruby Katz discusses the Catskills and the Borscht Belt with Marvin Rappaport and Alan Barrish.

Alan Barrish and Marvin Rappaport discuss the Concord as well as the Borscht Belt.

Ric Tanner (58) interviews his best friend and ex-wife Sande Gay Tanner (51) about her relationship with her parents and sisters, with her daughter, and with him and how these have changed her throughout her life.

Russell Meredith (88) speaks with Leo Gaudin (67), Susan O'Neill (63), and Jonathan Basile (26) about his military assignments during World War II, his travels, and dealing with racial prejudice in the South and North.

Thomas Rushin (77) is interviewed by his two grandsons Jason Irr (19) and James Irr (25) about his life as a jazz percussionist, sculptor and what the arts taught him about life.

John Conway and Marvin Rapport discuss the Monticello area as well as Sullivan County history during the mid-20th century.

Zane Morganstein discusses Sullivan County and the Catskills with Marvin Rappaport.

Friends John Murchison (35) and Mohamed Eldebek (37) talk about finding a sense of home in Arabic music. They reflect on the shared philosophy of musicians, the experience of connecting to their audiences, and the impact of the pandemic on...

Colleagues Terry Conrad (76) and William Marcus (70) discuss their careers in public radio.

Marvin Rappaport came in to talk to our former library director, Alan Barrish, about his time at the Delano.