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I had a talk with Kelsie about her life in substance abuse, and her journey in recovery. Bri: “What was your pivotal moment that made you want to change your life?” Kelsie: “So, I was 31, I had been using...

Me interviewing my grandmom Sandy Levy in her living room in Northfield New Jersey about her life and experiences growing up in Atlantic City.

This is Russell Paretzky interviewing Justin Urbonas We will start with the first one What was your pivotal moment that made you want to change your life? I mean I was using for a total of probably about 8 to...

Inducted 2012 in the field of Government/Public Service

Childhood, Career, Family, Love, Death, & the Future.

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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...

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Candace Perry (74) about her life as a playwright.

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...

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Brian Calhoon (37) about the marimba, an instrument that shows up in surprising places.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Randy Roberts (59) about his career as a drag performer.

Peter Svarzbein (42) interviews his mother, Sylvia Camp Svarzbein (76), about her family, her childhood memories, and her life.

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...

Today I talked with my friend Jacob about his experience with an old friend/roommate who abused drugs. Bri: ‘My name is Bri Richman and today I am doing an interview with Jacob Mathis, who is a friend of mine. Who...

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.

I talked today with Gwen about her past with substance abuse, and about her road to recovery. Bri: “What was your pivotal moment that made you want to change your life?” Gwen: “ I was going in the wrong direction,...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to John James Pirroni (36) about his work as a drag queen performing under the name Delta Miles.

Stockton University student, Rhiannon Pillsbury, interviews someone who is in recovery from Addiction

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...

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...

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...

Actress and playwright Carol Smart (83) talks with Kelly Davis (43) about Carol's experience turning her grandmother’s life story into a one-woman show. Carol's grandmother, Doctor Rosa Minoka-Hill, was one of the first Native American women to become a physician.

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.

(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...

Atlantic County Women's Hall of Fame interview with Claudia Ratzlaff