Javier Rodriguez and his Grandmother Irene Nevarez Talk about her childhood in downtown Chicago.

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,...

Hannah and Sarah Shriver

Hannah and her little sister, Sarah, talk about important things that have happened in Sarah’s life for the great Thanksgiving Listen.

Family and how they influence us.

Doris Easter, interviewed my Sierra Swan talked about her life on January 18, 2020 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Doris really emphasized the importance of family and how they effect us. She also believes that having faith in god and...

Interview with Grandma: Rosemarie “Rosie” Josephine Minor Torrence

Saturday May 29, 2021. I sat down with grandma to talk to her about her life experiences. Interview took place at her condo: 1122 Sunbolt Drive, Unit B, St. Louis, MO 63129 at around 3pm. We had just had lunch...

Peeling potatoes with Poppy

In this recording, Emelia at Washington junior high the infield, Arkansas, record an audio file for StoryCorps. Emelia is in seventh grade. This recording includes funny stories about are family. My grandpa and I are peeling potatoes in the interview...

Interview with dad

I talked about my dad’s life and what he enjoys most. I chose to interview him today because I love him so much and look up to him.

“Face the Future”

In this interview, conducted on December 1, 2019 in New York, Flushing, Minna Huang(14) interviewed her brother Kevin Huang(18) about his childhood and school life. Kevin Huang shares his experience growing up in Manhattan and his struggles during school. He...

A Life in Music, Activism and Teaching

Carl Matthes (81) and Charles Luke discuss Carl’s life as a professional pianist, music teacher, and early activist for gay rights.

Valerie Frederick talks about her life and heritage.

The date and location of this interview was November 24, 2017 in Flower Mound, TX. Victor Guadagnoli (15) interviews Valerie Frederick (78). She talks about her life and heritage. She also talks about her love and enjoyment of being a...

Memere’s Memories

We talked about what it is like to grow up and have a family of your own. Childhood memories, traditions, and stories of our family were shared. This interview allowed me to gain some insight on how my Memere grew...

Great Thanksgiving Listen Part 2

During this part of the interview, we talked about my pop-pop’s experience being a husband and father, and what it was like to raise his four kids and eventually grand children.

Grandma Margaret Macpherson

We talked about Margaret’s life and how proud she is of her children and her students. She shared how she would like to be remembered for her love of life. She shared happy moments and sad ones.

TheGreatListen2019

Me and my Papa Herbie did a grand interview about his past, present, and future

a lovely interview with my Papa

Today I talked about my Papa’s life in the car. We talked about his life, childhood, kids, memories, and favorite things in his life. I had 14 questions to ask him but he had short answers so I had to...

Practice session for branden Johnson’s interview

I will be interviewing my grandmother because of everyone in my family she definitely has the most expirences

Interview with Stephanie LaRivere-Miller

Talking about life in a big family and the importance of opening your heart to everyone.

Me and Dad

My dad talks about everything from food poisoning to working as a clown to streaking in front of hundreds of college freshman.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen- Joanna P.

We talked about a range of topics such as school and a life lesson that she been learned.

Thanksgiving interview with Roy Buol.

My grandpa and I began the interview by discussing his siblings and family life growing up. They didn’t have many materials things, but they always had fun. We discussed why he ran for city council, and the main reason was...

My Mom

We talked about what she liked to do as a kid and what it was like living in Minnesota. We also talked about her High school and college experiences.