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In this voice memo I learned about cocos life, what she would do when she’s older, who she’ll always remember, her favorite things. What I learned from her in this, is that Coco is a caring person who loves animals,...

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

Crystle Ryland [no age given] speaks with her mother Idell Henderson [no age given] about her life growing up in Jim Crow Birmingham, AL.

Speaking with Maya on her BSC experience.

Elijah Gibson is a first generation american who’s family is from Liberia, Africa. In this interview, he tells the story of his family and his upbringing of a split-culture (American culture and Liberian culture) as well as current life joys...

In this interview, recorded November 25, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama, Libby Rumore (17) interviews her grandmother, Anna Lu Hemphill (72), about growing up in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Hemphill shares her knowledge and memories of her family...

For the StoryCorps assignment in English Class, I interviewed my grandfather from my mom’s side.

In this interview, Mae Mae Daniels (16) talks with her grandmother, Janet Haas (72). They discussed Janet’s eventful life and her views on history. Janet also sheds light on growing up in such a different generation and the impactful historical...

Looking back our favorite holiday memories and stories from over the years

Barbara talks about her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit, her work experience, her husband, and more.

On Thanksgiving of 2017, I sat down with my grandad, Michael Calvert, and asked questions about his life.

Carson Schick (18 years old) interviewing his mother Jennifer Schick (49 years old) on 11/26/23. They talk about growing up, what she does now, and life advice.

Interview with my father

We talked about my dad’s childhood and how he raised me.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Emily Lo Re (16) interview her mother Bonnie Lo Re (50) about her childhood in Birmingham. Mrs. Lo Re shares her thoughts about 9/11 and the new generation. She also...

We talked about the eventful life o my grandfather.

Eric Cottingham is a Young Adult Librarian in Birmingham, Alabama. I've known him ever since he started working in my local public library, and I come to him to vent about college and life. The interview questions consist of information...

I interview my grandmother, a three-time-cancer survivor in remission, about her struggle with cancer, life philosophy, and her faith in God.

Sam Tolbert, 20, Birmingham Southern College Student. Kristi Tolbert, 56. topics discussed were what was life like as a kid, favorite and worse job experience, as well as favorite subject as a kid.

This interview was about my dad’s American Dream and his coming to this country. He talked about all the different people that helped him and his influential experiences.

The person I interviewed for this conducted the interview in Birmingham, Alabama. This person also happens to be my mother who I am very appreciative that she took the time to do this. I was able to learn a lot...

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Queenie Samaha (16) interviews her neighbor and relative Donna Smaha (65) about her childhood growing up and significant events that have occurred during her lifetime. Mrs. Smaha talks about what...

Chatting with my Grandpa (Pampie) about his life. Growing up in Wembley, London and Birmingham. Meeting my Grandma, Edna Woods, in Oxford. Talking about their life together.

Sabra Booth (57) discusses her family history with a focus on her mother, Barbara Booth. Her family fought in World War II, participated in the creation of the Manhattan Project, and lived in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which was a military...

In this interview, Camille Miceli (16) talked to Faye Ervin (70) who is my grandmother. We interviewed on 11/26/17 in Vestavia Hills, AL and we discussed her life and how things are different from when she grew up. We also...