"The thing I learned about Garyites, very clannish… they're there for each other."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

My grandfather's journey through college

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Greenbrae, California, Alana Leifer (15) interviews her mother, Monica Leifer(52), who looks back on her father's life. Monica tells an inspirational story about her father's academic journey and how he never felt...

Interview with Cecil Nelson of Shawnee, Oklahoma

This interview is part was done by Boy Scouts from Troop 386, Edmond as part of the Eagle Scout Project of Alexander Fryer. The purpose of this project was to help seniors record stories of their life. One goal of...

Time is precious

Erin Canada: 2021-04-28 03:46:09 A quick interview with my mom in which gets into what's important to her.

New Providence found me.

Long-time resident Patty Kummer describes her 50 years of life in New Providence, and why she loves teh town.

Beyond the Block Ep.5 – 2825 Thomas Tolbert Ave

Sharon Horton, my mother, is the last participant. She will speak about the house we have been living in for the past ten years. Growing up in an area where poverty and crime rates dominate social media narratives lessens the...

Forrest Dixon and Kevin Dixon

Interview between a father and son. Discussed changing times and life.

Interview with Eric Hoggard of Corpus Christi, Texas

This interview is part was done by Boy Scouts from Troop 386, Edmond as part of the Eagle Scout Project of Alexander Fryer. The purpose of this project was to help seniors record stories of their life. One goal of...

Jennifer Shapiro and Gennadiy Shapiro

Jennifer Shapiro (18) talks with her father, Gennadiy Shapiro (45) about his childhood in Khazakstan, his journey migrating to America, and his experience building a life from scratch in a new country.

“I truly believe that being raised at Gary, that everybody has value; you just have to dig deep to find out what it is.”

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

COMM 240

I talked with my Grandma about how communication has changed through the years, what it was like living in a different time, and the evolution of technology.

My mother's twenties: valuable memories of mother's youth

The interview mainly records my mother's memories of her youth. In this interview, my mother talked about her youth, from studying tailoring to getting married and having children. When studying tailoring, my mother was always very motivated and diligent in...

veterans day interview with my dad, Zachariah William Creek interviewing Jeremiah Justin Creek

This is about when my dad joined and served the military in the army. There are some funny parts and some serious parts. This is about my dad joining, serving, and the aftermath of his service.

Eric Ibarra and Julia Heaslip

Eric Ibarra (18) talks with his aunt, Julia Heaslip (58), about her childhood in Chile during a military coup and her experience growing up in Argentina and the United States.

Senior Citizens Day

Head of the Pocola senior citizens center speaks of its opening and how she was inspired.

Media Project C

This was an interview over someone that I thought made a significant contribution to my community.

"I'd like the school and the teachers and the principal to be remembered for the great impact they had on the students."

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

Father and son chat

Guy Charlot(father) and Nathan Charlot(Son) talk about old memories and show appreciation towards each other.

Pravina Dubal

Poonam Dubal talks with her mom, Pravina Dubal about her life and coming to America.

Laura Sherman and Joanna Sherman

Joanna Sherman (21) talks with her twin sister, Laura Sherman (21) about what being a twin means and family relationship shifts over college and COVID-19.

Interview with Das Satanur

Dhruv Satanur (18) talks to his father, Das Satanur about his childhood, growing up, and immigrating to America.