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Elizabeth Tilles (89) talks to her granddaughter Rebecca Tilles (21) and friend Susan Goldstein (66) about her life growing up in Germany and working as a nurse during World War II.

Susan Goldstein (66) interviews her partner, Victor Herbert (82), about his unconventional life living around the world and then settling down in Berkeley in their relationship.

Lois tells stories about growing up in South Dakota, studying journalism and her many carriers throughout her life.

Rosa Rio, 106, is interviewed by her friend, Tara Schroeder, 45.

Violet Hittle, 97, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Doreen Myers,50.

Mary Stevenson, 63, was interviewed by her daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson, 27, about her life.

young mother interviews two other young mothers about becoming and being mothers

Dennis talked about his work as minister, which he deeply enjoyed, as well as about his family.

Woman talks about her life in India and coming to America

son interivews his mom about how she single-handedly raised her three sons once her husband got very ill. until then she’d always been dependent on her husband. very nice interivew.

Father Pat and Father Chuck talk about their childhood, being ordained, and giving back to people.

Vanessa Gibson interviews her mother, Doris, about her life growing up and intergration in Mississippi.

David and Jennifer recall memories of being together.

Dan Shellenbarger interviews his mother, Sue, about her activist work.

storyteller worked near the Trade Center, was in shock, walked across Brooklyn Bridge

Bess talks about what a wonderful life she has had and how much she has loved her husband.

Roz interviews her parents for their 50th wedding anniversary and tells them things the family has said about them.

Jonathan (22) interviews his grandmother, Dorothy (90), about growing up in Asheville, the boarding house her mother had, and the boyfriends she had as a young girl.

In this interview, conducted in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Nazzaro (14) interviews her grandpa, Michael Layton about his childhood in my home away from home, California. My grandpa shares stories involving his children and about his past work experiences.

Emma Lynch(16) interviews her mom, Ella(57) about her childhood and current life. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2020 in Ella’s bedroom in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. They talk about religion, moving from the city to the...

Mother and daughter talk about the influence of one’s grandparent and the influence of the void of a parent/grandparent.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

Granville Sr. describes from his early memory of leaving Kansas as a boy and settling in Eastern Colorado. His family, farming as a boy and family man, the old home place, death of his two younger brothers, hauling grain to...

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Coleman (54) and Christa Galipeau (49) talk about growing up on farms, connection to place, disillusionment with political parties, communicating with others, and parenting twins.

Gina Vaught (57) talks with her child, Jack Vaught (19) about how communication has changed throughout her lifetime.