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I interviewed my grandfather about his childhood and his life as a whole.

My grandma shares her life as she was growing up and her life after her children and grandchildren.

Ethan Denham, 18, interviews his 73 year old Nannie, Elaine Tatham about the most important lesson she has learned in life.

Cathleen Compton [no age given] interviews her friend Ava McWhorter [no age given] about how she met her adoptive daughter and the danger and adventure that came from the process of securing her daughter's safety.

Aleta is my grandmother. She told me about her childhood and about where she was born. My grandma told me about how she was when she was younger. This was a great way to get to know her a little...

Friends and entrepreneurs Phanat Xanamane (43) and Carl Cooper (34) discuss their community garden and market in New Iberia, Louisiana and how they hope to give back to the community and the youth.

Eric Allison, born and raised New Orleans adult who worked at an ER during Covid-19 shares his experience.

I Casey who is 21 years old interviewed my Mom Sandy who is 48 years old. we discussed how might she give me future advice about my family and how she felt watching me grow up and her overall experiences...

This conversation was between Tara Richards, 31 years old, daughter, and Phil Daniels, 65 years old, father. We talked about Phil’s childhood, how the sudden loss of his father shaped him, his hopes and dreams, raising 3 children, and so...

Early life in Vietnam and what it was like to transition between countries. Learn how close and tight a family can be during tough times.

Sadie Whitehurst (26) speaks with her mother, Nancy Nicholson (56), about their childhoods in Louisiana, their fond shared memories, and Nancy’s work tutoring the deaf and hard of hearing.

Willie Landry (71) talks with his friend Mollie Ray (40) about growing up in Louisiana on a sugar plantation, his fishing and restaurant businesses, his wife and family, being a widower, surviving cancer, moving to Pensacola and becoming a primitive...

Executive Director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program Kerry St. Pé was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 15, 1950, and he has lived in Southeast Louisiana his entire life. In this interview, he examines the ongoing connection between...

Jennifer and kailynn talked about Jennifer’s early childhood and her memories of her family. Kailynn learned lots about her mom and her grandparents.

Lee Warren (61) talks to his father, veteran Harold Warren (91), about Harold's WWII service as a Buffalo soldier in the 92nd infantry. Harold describes his time spent in Italy and in combat. Upon his return to the U.S., Harold...

An interview with my grandfather, a WWII veteran.

Education Curator of the Historic New Orleans Collection, Sue Laudeman (born in 1937), discusses life as a girl in New Orleans and her relationship with the wetlands that surround the urban area. *Disclaimer: This interview was conducted in Coastal Louisiana...

How would remember 22 Feb 2022 for recording this the first time.

Part 2 of 2 (This interview contains strong language and brief descriptions of sexual acts.) From a young age, Randy Moulder was a victim of sexual abuse and exploitation by neighbors, family members, and his school principal. As a teen,...

Erica Fox (48) speaks to new friend and conversation partner Sara Barkouli (23) about the history of La Maison Creole de Freetown and her hopes for the space.

Just Us Book Club member Lisa Henry Horne (64) shares memories of growing up in Louisiana with StoryCorps Facilitator Kiplyn Primus (62). Lisa also talks about her career.

Andrew Burdick and Dave West in their sixth StoryCorps Connect interview. Sit back and enjoy Dave's retelling of extraordinary transits crossing both the western and eastern parts of North America

Friends Keith Mosier (64) and Rudi Bertrand (64) share a conversation about life, love, and everything in between.

Activist Deborah Allen talks about organizing ACT UP Shreveport as a single, working mom who also was attending college. She made a living as a hairstylist and sewing gowns for drag queens. After her friend John David was diagnosed with...

Friends Mary Guercio (80) and Patricia Colbert-Comier [no age given] discuss their involvement in the Lafayette Biracial Committee and the integration of schools in the 1980s.