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Woman talks about mixed feelings of getting in touch with biological family

Jay Kickliter interviews his father MErton Kickliter about when his plane crashed into a dike during the Korean War.

Stephanie tells stories of her big and dramatic family.

Frederick Earl DeCamp, 91, by his niece, Cynthia Betts, 61, about growing up near the Grand Coulee Dam and being in the air force.

English Advanced Honors Project Interviewing Elders

Irene Baranski, 84, is interviewed by her nephew’s wife Beth DeCarbo, 43.

Linda Dean Goolsbee tells StoryCorps facilitator Rose Gorman of her parents, Jack and Francis Dean.

Erica Hymen (29) and her husband Adam Arenstein (28) talk about their relationship, how they met and what the future holds.

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

Clara “Lola” McFarland, 74, was interviewed by her niece-in-law, Beth DeCarbo, 43. The talked about the origin of Clara’s nickname, Lola. Primarily they talked about Clara’s family from the time she was born to the present.

Lorna talks to her friend Carol about her life growing up in the Hollywood Hills, her two husbands and what her life is like now.

On Friday, February 22, 2019, Dr. Lilien Vogl, Chair of the Optometric Historical Society, sat down with Dr. Donald E. Jarnagin, past-president of the American Optometric Association (1995-1996) to talk about his life, his work and developments in the profession...

Donald W. Atkins talks to daughter Michelle Atkins about growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota in the 1930s. Interview recorded in 2008 as part of the inaugural National Day of Listening.

Margaret Sturgill interviews her friend and coworker Dennis Horton (60) about his childhood diagnosis of polio and how it changed his life.

Claudia Crowley interviews her parents Claude and Carolyn Crowley about their careers and personal interests.

Joseph Engler (65) talks to his daughter Kerry Slattery (36) about his life as a San Francisco Police officer

Jennie interviews her friend Gertrud (83) about her experiences as a refugee from Bohemia, first to Germany and then to the United States, as well as her time as a Wisconsin Master Gardener where she established the first butterfly garden...

Author and retired professor Dr. John Yung, 73, talks with his cousin-in-law, Pui Yue “Ronnie” Hon, about growing up in Macon, Georgia as a Chinese-American during the Jim Crow era. He also discusses the three books he has written about...

Linda Tirico (57) speaks with Erin Dickey, Facilitator, about the progress of her work life and her current unemployment. Her theme was to discuss who she is today.

Lorenzo "Larry" Lopez (no age given) and Carmen Benavides (82) talk about growing up together in Michigan and their Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

Clarence talks about coming to America from India.

William J. Ancell talks with his wife Judith Anne Weeks Ancell about growing up in Chicago, his young childhood during wartime, his family and children, and his work as an environment engineer.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born and raised in France, Patricia Gregory talks about her French childhood and family memories. Wanting to travel to America ever since she was young, she shares her first impressions of America, her experience eventually...

Mark Richards, 31, talks to his wife Sarah Richards, 30, about his birth in Colombia, his adoption, growing up in New Jersey, their meeting, marriage and new-born baby.

daughter interviews her 80-yr-old dad about his childhood in Boyle Heights L.A., and his thoughts on the Japanese American internment, and on how his sense of justice has been an inspiration to her.