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Sharon Ford talks about the library, storytimes, borough hall and library renovations, memorable library events & more.

In this interview, I, Alanna Diaz interview my mother, about her life. We talk about fortunate and misfortunate events and I get to know a little about my mother that I never knew. My mom talks about her childhood and...

In this interview, I, Aurelina, have a conversation with my sister, Erica, about her experiences when she was my age. We cross upon her transition from the Dominican Republic to America, middle school, high school, and significant teachers in her...

Favorite memories, roofing in Swarthmore, Flyers games, children's ideas of where babies come from.

My mom and I talked about her experiences in college and how her family has influenced her life.

My grandma and I talked about the best parts of her life. During thanksgiving we reflected about what we are thankful for.

Phyllis Hasbrouck talks about her Huguenot heritage, girl scouts, and her mother, Margaret who was her girl scout leader.

Here I am talking to my mom, Raquel Caruso, about her life in America and her hopes and dreams for her children.

My sister marceli and I talked about how difficult it has been for her as an immigrant to come to the States and her problems with college

Herminia Curiel (60) is interviewed by her daughter, Zahaira Curiel (29) about her views and feelings on immigration, how the process has changed since her arrival in Washington heights in the 70s. They discuss Washington Heights and how the community...

Her life growing up and certain parts of my life growing up

Cesar Hernandez De La Rosa (52) speaks about his childhood, his relationship with his grandmother growing up and the emotional impact being incarcerated at Rikers.

He loves me very much and wishes me to do nothing but good. It’s okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.

Ronny Marty (45) and his friend and colleague Bukola Oriola (44) talk about Ronny's upbringing in the Dominican Republic and the memories he has of his father. Ronny shares about his experience being labor trafficked out of the Dominican Republic...

Charlie has owned and operated Swarthmore Hardware since 1985. He worked there since 1970.

Kirk Peterson (66) is interviewed by his sister Linda [No Name Given] (64) about his experience teaching abroad.

John Alston talks about decades of founding and directing the Chester Children's Chorus

Being a doctor, Spain, lots of laughs

Lisa Pineda (47) shares a conversation with her parents, Rodolfo Pineda (75) and Toni Pineda (75), about how Rodolfo and Toni first met, their family, and the events that shaped their lives.

Hablé con mi papá y le pregunté sobre su infancia y cómo fue crecer en República Dominicana.

A story about my aunt upcoming flight the same day the planes hit the tower.

Friends, Laura Garrison (67) and Mary Kay Bishop (67), share a conversation on their friendship that spans 40 years and reflect on the adventures they've had and will continue to embark on.

I talked to my dad and asked him about his childhood and what it was like growing up in Dominican Republic.

In this interview, I, Kiara Mejia, ask my grandmother, Gladys Paniagua, what her life was like in the Dominican Republic. From there, we talk about her transition to the United States and what she still hopes for in her life.

Mi nombre es Idelsy Acosta Rodríguez. Tuve el privilegio entrevistar a mi madre, la señora Josefina Rodríguez Caceres, donde habla un poco de su vida y su proceso de inmigración a los Estados Unidos.