"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...

Mason Cohen and Phillip McFarland

Mason Cohen, a high school student, discusses the childhood and childhood experiences for one of his educators, Phillip McFarland (Mr.McFarland).

Paula McGee with Joseph William Eyles

Paula (Freeman) McGee discusses her experiences in Dougherty County Schools after moving to Albany, Georgia as a 9th grader; her multifaceted business career; and raising four children.

All About Beth Harris

Beth Harris(36) talks to Miyah Winter(14) about her childhood and what growing up in a Guyanese home made her into.

AP Didier and Chris Walsh

Chris Walsh (76) talks with her grandson, AP Didier (18) about her childhood in Orangeburg, South Carolina during the 1950s-1960s in the Jim Crow south, her father's experience in a German POW camp, and how her town has evolved since...

Scott Beauchamp looks back on his life

Scott Beauchamp (53) talks with his daughter, Jenna Beauchamp (15) about his life growing up, which includes his best and worst memories. Also, he talks about what his goals were for his life, and whether or not he had any...

Those sweet or sour memories of our best time

Skylar Shao (19) talks with her friend, Jiayu Chen (19) about their memories of their life as students

Allison Cooley and her grandfather, Ronald Ford, discuss Ronald's experience in the U.S. Army

This interview, recored on November 21st 2020 from Albuquerque New Mexico where Allison (16) lives, interviews her grandfather, Ronald (87), who lives in Concord New Hampshire, explores Ronalds early school days in New Hampshire and life overseas in Taiwan, drafted...

“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...

An Interview With My Dad

Stephan Franczyk (13) is interviewing his dad, Paul Franczyk (46). This interview will include growing up in the 70s/80s, highschool, going to college, meeting his spouse, and more. I personally recommend you turn up your volume as this may seem...

Recollections of Gisela (Chandeck) Harkin '68

Gisela shares her memories of choosing Salve as a student coming from Panama, memories of Sisters Eloise and Jean Tobin, Sister Christopher, and other favorite professors, favorite haunts in downtown Newport, including the Tavern, The Black Pearl, and The Moorings....

Auntie-Grandma Jewel (sibling #7)

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

Interview with Mom

Interview with my mom about her younger days growing up, going to school, with some stories about me

Recollections of Heather Baker '93

Interview with Heather Baker, Salve Regina University Class of 1993. Heather discusses her struggles to continue at Salve and the support she received from Sister Lucille McKillop and Financial Aid Director Mrs. Flanagan, finally graduating with honors. She also shares...

Comm 450 Interview

Evan Schoettle (22) has a conversation with an old classmate Julie Steele (22) about a whole host of topics. The conversation bounces around but mostly they just find a little common ground.

Clara and Emily

Emily talks with her friend, also her roommate, Clara, about the fond and hard memories in high school. They also talks about their majors and what are their dream jobs together. They all hope their have a bright future.