Thanksgiving interview

This interview is about the life of my grandmother. Specifically where she grew up, what her life was like, who was important to her, and how she wants to be remembered.

When Raphael Met Barbara

Ray Evins and Barbara Rosen Evins tell the story of how and why they met in Philadelphia in 1953. Barbara Met Ray’s cousin Frances Klinman in the water at Atlantic City and Frances later introduced Barbara to Ray back in...

Steve Desroches and David Drake

Steve Desroches (47) and David Drake (58) talk about Drake's life in the theater, particularly his landmark one-man show "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me" and his drag character Tawny Heatherton as well as his work as the artistic director...

Steve Desroches and Lisa Pereria

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Lisa Pereria (51) about her time as Miss Taunton as well as the Miss Taunton Pageant in general and their shared loved for the Miss America Pageant.

My Nana

I interviewed my endeared grandmother who I call my Nana. She has lived a full and wonderful life. She is an example of a hard working woman and a loving friend and mother figure to all. I’m blessed to be...

A Traveling Life of Faith and Service.

Scott Zimmerman, a Junior at Egg Harbor Township, interviewed his Grandfather over the Thanksgiving break from school. Over the course of the recording they discuss his grandfathers early life from birth up until about his early thirties. They discuss how...

Meet Captain Lisa O'Hara

Folklife Director Katie Mecca sits down for an interview with Tuckerton Seaport boat Captain Lisa O’Hara. Katie and Captain Lisa talk about Lisa’s experience growing up around the corner from Lucy the Elephant, building a boat and sailing with her...

Being Brave Does not Mean to Fight

Yusuf Ayaz (15M) interviews his Grandpa Shahid Khan (63M) in his bedroom in Atlantic City. Yusuf and Shahid talk deeply about Religion & Traditions that they learned over the course of their life. They both show how religion and tradition...

I want people to remember me as a happy person

In the interview Leidy talks about her experiences coming to America, immigrating, happiness and the overall differences. The major differences she had to encounter was the language barrier and getting used to the culture. Leidy lives a happy life with...

“It just didn’t feel right to me so I just wanted to start a new leaf”

(Shane) Hello my name is Shane Wilborn. I️ AM a 19-year-old college student. Today is November 10th and I️ am interviewing my uncle Ricky in reference to a recovering drug addict for my story corps project. We are recording this...

" I want people to remember me by my kindness."

Kendall Crusco (age 16) interviews her grandmother, Marie Crusco about her life as a child. Kendall asks her grandmother how she wants to be remembered. Marie shares about her summers spent in Atlantic City, NJ. Kendall asks Marie about her...