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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

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?

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...

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.

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.

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

I interviewed my grandpa about his experience in WW2 in the army, his brother who died on a ship, how he met grandma, and working in the jewelry business

A mother’s life

On Dec. 12, 2017, I, Parker Thompson, interviewed Paul Fischer about his life and experiences

I interviewed my mother about her parents, her childhood, and one of her most favorite people—her grandmother.

My moms happiest moments in life.

I interviewed my boss about her experience as a Physical Therapist and her decisions to open her own practice.

In the interview we talked about tradition , what was childhood like , and mostly what tradition was held up until this day and the true meaning behind it.

What was talked about was how my mom grew up, how she meet my dad, and her perspective on religion

This was an interview with my grandpa who if suffering with stage 4 lung cancer

An evening conversation about a loving grandfather with his son (and grandson) about growing up in New York City

In conclusion, this is an interview with my mother whom I love very much.

When my Grandma grew up things were definitely different than modern times

Sam Wilson, Jr.'s childhood memories growing up in Harlem and Bronx, NY through adulthood with his family Sam Wilson, Sr. mother Ora and sister Waltrina. He also shares sweet memories of Aunt Catherine, Granny Sadie and Great Granny Evelyn Middleton.

November 29th, 2022

Mother and son discuss the changes and differences in American schooling from the 70s to present day.