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Colleagues Blair Bates (66) and Nelson Nave (75) talk about their work in historic preservation, Blair working as a restoration contractor and Nelson as an architect, to maintain the Ladies’ Library Association building in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Stickney, Illinois, Javy Rodriguez interviews his grandmother Irene Nevarez (59) about what it’s like to grow up in a Hispanic household in downtown Chicago, as she discusses important people in her life,...

Growing up and childhood

Talked about my family’s past.

Niobe Schumer (19), interviews her grandma, Suzanne Stirnweis (75), talking about various events from Suzanne’s past. We discuss her childhood & upbringing with her parents and siblings, her work life, and various life lessons Suzanne has learned from her experiences.

My grandmother and I talk about life and her experiences growing up in the 1900s

One Small Step conversation partners Tara Casey (48) and Nicole Unice (43) discuss family, faith and raising their children with awareness.

One Small Step conversation partners Sangbahn Scere (40) and Susan Teague (81) discuss the impact of being cut off from political discourse by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sadie interviews her neighbors Maggie Davis & Jillian Perry, with help from her friends Adalie and Fay.

Sam talks about his childhood unable to settle anywhere. He also talks about his family and their past.

A friendly interview about the working life as well as the strike that happened in the LAUSD 2018 strike.

We discussed life stories, how creativity has impacted her life, and her own personal history and family.

Drew Freeborn tells us what home means to him

My Granny and I talked about her life and mine and stories about how we grew up.

In this interview with my mom we talked about her life and how she expected it to be. We also went over what she was very grateful for and what she has experienced throughout all her time here. This interview...

Jaime discusses Rachel's life growing up on a farm and listens as she offers life-saving advice for when a cow is giving birth and so much more!

My dad works as a physical therapist. He started his own business and has been successful in doing it. I always found what he did interesting and figured there was a lot I could learn from him!

Interview with my mom! Love her forever! I loved doing this and it made me very happy to talk about her child hood with her. I’m glad to have her in my life!

Juniper Leherissey (50) interviews her colleague Stephen Brogden (74) about his time, experiences, and contributions during his tenure as the former director of the Harwood Library and Museum.

In this interview, recorded in November 2018 in Flint, Michigan, A’miya Betts (15) interviewing her grandpa Kimmie Montgomery (59). She asked her grandpa many questions about his life and what his values were. He shares many stories about his childhood...

Friends Greg Adams (59) and Elizabeth "Beth" Storm Rule (47) talk about grief, the fragility of life, and their work caring for patients and families at Arkansas Children's Hospital. They reflect on the passing of Beth's husband and the impact...

Spouses, Melissa Nye (36) and Matthew Cosnett (38), share a conversation about their careers and the lessons they have learned from their work.

This interview is Mae Torgerson talking about her Thanksgiving experience. Interviewed by Grace Kleier.

This is an interview about my moms life and experiences she has gain over time.

Stephen’s work, social, and school life