Growing up in Veracruz Mexico and migrating to the US for a better life.

In this interview, conducted in April 22, 2018 in Tustin, California, Joanna Martínez interviews her aunt Teresa Castro about her childhood and how she always looked at everything on the bright side. Teresa talks about her having a cheerful childhood...

A time for change

“It was a time when I felt free.” said Heidi Miller, during the first minute of the interview. On January 6th, 2020, Ella Miller interviewed her mother, Heidi Miller, about living in the 1990s and moving to Los Angeles after...

Tailene Morales and Grandmother Mella talk about her childhood in Panama.

In this interview taken on November 30th, 2018 in Wylie, Texas, Tailene Morales (15) speaks with her maternal grandmother, Aromelia Vargas (64) about her adolescence in Panama. Mrs. Vargas shares about her high school experience. She also speaks about the...

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Kelly Smith and Ian Brannan

One Small Step partners Kelly Smith (42) and Ian Brannan (27) share their experiences growing up "different" in a small town, the need for nuance when considering issues like gun control and abortion, and why they are frustrated with both...

A Life Full of Family and Faith

In this interview I speak to my grandma about her life growing up in a small town, her faith and beliefs, and the importance of family.

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My grandmother recounts her family and culture

Tristan (13) and his grandmother talk about her life as part of a working class family from a small town.

Interview with my dad

Ben, a 16 year old, and his father, Steven, a 46 year old, have a conversation regarding his father’s childhood, his family, his teachers, and his hometown.

Mom

A variety of topics, including community, socialization, influential relationships, and family history.

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Bill M and Barnard Sims

One Small Step conversation partners Bill M. (38) and Barnard Sims (51) talk about their upbringings, their professions, and their perspectives on racial injustice in the United States.

Truths In Our Stories

On May 20th, 2019 Emma Law interviews her mother, Dawn law, in Superior Colorado asking about her life experiences from the late 1900s into the 2000s. Dawn describes growing up in a mostly white neighborhood in Canandaigua, New York. She...

Cynthia Morrill interviews Jo Ann Morrill December 26, 2020

Cynthia Morrill: 2020-12-26 22:59:21 age 52 interviews her mother, Jo Ann Morrill, age 86. Discussed change of women's roles in 20th century, family history, loss and grief, moving from a small town to a city.

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Hans Westermark and Lorraine Westermark

Spouses, Hans Westermark (72) and Lorraine Westermark [no age given], share a conversation about their childhoods and how they first met. Hans also talks about how he came to the United States from Sweden, and Lorraine talks about her career...

Kalida Kids – (1/?)

A retrospective on life in Kalida, Ohio in the late 20th century by five Putnam county-born individuals. Three have left, two have stayed, and all have been shaped by their experiences in the small German Catholic village of a thousand.

David A interviews Judy Campbell

Judy and David talk about Judy's life in NP over the years. She shares stories of fun celebrations our town used to have, such as the Paul Revere anniversary ride in 1975.

Interview with my Mom

A quick interview I had with my mom about childhood in Wisconsin.

Sunday Afternoon

Vi Hiser talks about her childhood, family, and her husband. She reminisces about her mentors and career.

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Ronald Frantz and TC Burgin

One Small Step partners Ronald "Ron" Frantz (64) and TC Burgin (71) talk about their appreciation of Oklahoma and their hopes for its future. They also share how they are different from what people might expect from them.