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This interview was about Shaine’s life like what she went through growing up and how she felt. This is also about memories she had.

Kayla and Marisa tell us about their great grandfather in WWII

I went to my local Masjid the other day trying to find a wise person that I could interview. I spot an elderly man who is always in the Masjid and praying as hard as he can, and ask to...

This is about how my parents met and their happiest times together

This is a synopsis of the life of Frances Amello. Born in NYC in 1924.

Discussion with two professional women who were raised in New York.

Have you ever had any doubts in your beleifs? What kind of beliefs were they? And were any of them political?

Part 1 interview with dad

Ernest talked about his experience on the First Day of school.

I interviewed my father about how was growing up back then was for him. As well as how was school like. This interview was on November 26,2018 in Brooklyn,NY. He talks about his school life and more all in 4...

Dorothy Hughes shared her experiences growing up in East Rockaway.

When we were talking about the favorite memory about me, it gets very emotional. Also, she talks about how we should act in the future.

Jackson shares about himself and life as the big brother to three siblings.

Just an interview between me and my grandmother.

Folklorist Ann Hoog (45) interviews longtime colleague and American Folklife Center volunteer, Howard Kramer (77) about his early life, and his 16 years volunteering at the Center.

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Mohawk, New York, Lelaina Beauregard interviews her grandma Diane about her childhood and her faith in life. Grandma Diane talks about her experience with faith in college and how she found it....

My mom and I discuss the human right to housing and the thoughts that we have regarding the different environments that we have experienced throughout our lifetimes.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Rochester, New York, Trent discusses memories about growing up in a family of 11 children and how the people in his life have affected him. He also talks about meeting his wife...

My grandma and I talked about her life and what life was like when she was young.

Robin Bender shares her experience dealing with the September 11th terrorist attacks.

My 94-year-old great-aunt remembers her upbringing in Troy, NY, including playing on the Williams Farm (now Hudson Valley Community College).

This is my aunt Johan and, she is the best aunt in the world!

A mother’s life

Bruce Anderson talked about how he grew up and how he became who he is today. We touched on how he became successful and how his life was a challenge.