DAD

We talked mostly about his childhood. We also talked mostly about the most influential people in his life.

Interviewing my Grandma Carol

I asked my grandmother about her childhood, my grandfather and her family.

Spend the Day Working the Bay at Viking Village

Learn about the 3rd largest commercial fishing port in the United States and how they help to bring food to our tables. Started in the 1920s, Viking Village has become a leader in responsibly sourced seafood.

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Elizabeth Collins and Michael Collins

Elizabeth "Beth" Collins (63) and her son, Michael Collins (33), discuss the life story of Elizabeth's father--Michael's grandfather--beginning with his childhood in China and his journey to the United States and ending with the time he spent with his family...

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Rosemary Quinn and Christine Parshall

Sisters-in-law Rosemary "Rose" Quinn (52) and Christine Parshall (61) sit down to discuss the life of John “Host” Lynch, their husband and brother, respectively. They talk about John's love for cycling, the night of the crash that cost him his...

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Karen Johnson Slaton and Selena Martinez

Colleagues Karen Johnson Slaton (59) and Selena Martinez (24) share a conversation about their work as librarians, the value of libraries, their library’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and where they see libraries headed in the future.

My Grandpa Lenny Drexler

life growing up in New Jersey and as a plastics engineer

In Your Own Words with Nicole Curvin

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

Kira’s Test Interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2019

In this test recording, Kira Kolmetsky at Egg Harbor Township High School un Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey records a practice audio file for the 2019 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Kira is in 11th grade and is studying english.

Mrs. Pasquarelli Fleeing Home Interview

Rachel, Ananya, and Mei are interviewing their orchestra teacher, Mrs. Pasquarelli, about her childhood home and parts of her current home.

Bonnie Leigh: Folk Musician

Meet Bonnie Leigh! From picking up a guitar for $5 at a yard sale, to establishing herself as one of South Jersey’s most respected musicians, Bonnie has certainly come a long way. In this interview, she shares her best performing...

Elena interviews her grandfather Frank.

This interview was taken on November 19, 2018 in Severna Park, Maryland. This interview includes Elena Tator (13) and her grandfather Frank Formica (77). He talks about where he grew up which was New Jersey. He was in school plays...

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Silvia Bunn and Deborah Clark

Coworkers Silvia Bunn (67) and Deborah Clark (60) gather to honor and appreciate Deborah's years of service at the Mildred L. Terry Public Library, the first public library for African Americans in Columbus, GA. Deborah reminisces about coming to the...

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Eric Kopstain and Steven Ertel

Vice Chancellors Eric Kopstain (52) and Steven "Steve" Ertel (44) discuss how COVID-19 impacted the Vanderbilt community and the university's decision to offer in-person learning during the 2020 school year.