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Claire Gilkinson (67) is interviewed by her daughter, Mimi Gilkinson (27) about her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Mathis (78) and Laura [No Name Given] (45) talk about the meaning of conservative and liberal, and explore life histories.

jason ramos talks about the life of his grandmother with his daughter isabella ramos

Friends Maddalena Fontein (73) and Debbie Mustone (71) discuss Maddalena's childhood, adulthood, and her hopes for the future.

Talking to my parents about their difficulties in life, things they would have done differently, what I was like as a child, and their advice to me going forward.

My Dadun, Tahera Begum (69) talks about her life -- being born in undivided Pakistan, married off at 15, becoming a mother at 16, and how she is doing now. The interview flips in the end where she starts asking...

Connie Mercer Myers (73) is interviewed by her mentee and colleague Meghan Cubano (30) about how and why she started HomeFront, an organization dedicated to providing shelter, resources, and programming to families in need. The pair share memories of different...

One Small Step partners Arline Erven (38) and Joseph Loftus (67) discuss fiscal conservatism, loss of faith, voter responsibility, government involvement in people's lives, transgender rights, and the 2nd Amendment.

Spouses, Michael Kelly (73) and Peggy Kelly (75), talk about Michael's military service in the Military Police, his upbringing, and their time in Grafenwöhr, Germany.

In celebration of International Women's Day, Schindler Elevator Corporation interviewed female employees that paved the way for women in the industry. In this conversation, Julie Furrer and Beverly Dayman discuss how mentorship has played a role throughout their careers.

in this interview Eric talks about his life as a child and his achievements in highschool and explains his future goals. He talks about his life with 4 other brothers and how his life was affected for better or for...

Jackie Neale interviews Haddon Culinary chef-owner and friend, Joe Muldoon during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Joe speaks to the fact that his business only just opened 4 months before the stay-at-home order given by the President of the U.S. and...

The Penza Family, Evelyn & Tony discuss their family history, their immigrant experience in South Jersey, and the dynamic way their Italian-American immigrant-family legacy was created using the foodways of Southern New Jersey.

Vito G Palmietto (30) interviews his father, Vito Palmietto (61), about his career in the food service industry. They discuss Vito's experiences acting as an Executive Chef and as a Food and Beverage Director, as well as what it was...

Rik & Christine talk about being a teacher, education, music and the Covid-19 pandemic

Meet Niki Giberson, basket weaver, jammer, felter and mayor in this Women's History Month Special!

One Small Step partners Emily Tomkins (29) and Joseph "Joe" Loftus (68) discuss their different political beliefs and find common ground around income inequality and being "introverts."

Angelica Berrie (66) discusses her late husband, philanthropist Russell Berrie, with his son Scott Berrie (55). Scott and Angelica talk about Russell's vision for the Russell Berrie Foundation and the legacy the foundation will leave long after it sunsets.

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

Veronica MacMaster (22) talks with partner Adam Sneed (23) about his experiences growing up.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in North field, New Jersey, Carla Rodriguez interviews her aunt through marriage Zeneida Rodriguez about her childhood in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Rodriguez shares stories about her relationship with her husband and how...

A brief pre-Thanksgiving conversation in the era of COVID

Husband and wife Robert "Bob" Sherrill (70) and Jannis "Jann" Schilling Sherrill (68) talk about their experience as a military couple and reflect on the many places that they have lived over the years.

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

Kevin Gluck (49) talks with his mother, Anne Perdue (74) about her life