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Anna, age 9, asks her grandparents questions about their lives, families, childhood, and how they met.

Ten year old interviews parents

My mom talks about her experiences in childhood, marriage, religion, and schooling.

My dad and I were talking about his childhood and his story of immigrating from Italy to the US.

This is a discussion with my 96 year old grandmother and the things she has experienced in life.

Steve Desroches (47) and Taylor Polites (51) talk about their lives as writers.

My grandma told me about her life and where she has worked. She also told me about Rhode Island being her favorite place in the world.

Jason Kimber (45) interviews his friend David Simmons (47) about his childhood in Providence, Utah, and the adventures he embarked on.

Great great uncle and nephew talk about his life

COVID-19 has brought a sudden, drastic change to life as we know it, especially for the individuals supported by one Rhode Island human services agency, Perspectives Corporation. Site Supervisor Gabrielle Rossi (21) talks with Social Media Coordinator Sara Porcaro (22)...

Mary Beth Pelletier '06, '12 discusses growing up with a father who was a professor at Salve, the theater program at Salve including her memories of her mentor Patricia Hawkridge, her work in undergraduate admissions, and her current role in...

We talked about my grandmother’s childhood, the loss of her father and sister, food, friends, and her family.

Steve Desroches (47) and Michael Steers (45) talk about Steers' career as a drag queen performing as Anita Cocktail in Provincetown, Massachusetts and beyond.

Atiba Mbiwan (62) has a conversation with his son Keenan Mbiwan (37) and his grandson Quatez Mbiwan (18) about Atiba changing his last name to "Mbiwan" in honor of a close friend from Africa who was killed in a car...

Judith recalls her reasons for choosing Salve Regina, her experiences as a non-Catholic member of the Salve Regina community, her perspective as a native Newporter and commuter student, her close friendships with Sisters who were fellow students, and the way...

An interview with Dr. David Ferris, O.D. that captures his unique perspective as a participant in some of the most crucial events in optometry's history.

I talk to my grandfather (Poppy) about his life, wacky anecdotes, and the future

I am interviewing my boyfriend and learning more about his military experience so far for being so young and what his future may hold

Sally Schuman, my neighbor, moved to Rhode Island from California almost 2 years ago. She is older than my parents and younger than my grandparents. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to interview her because she experienced different major...

Shelley Rose (58) and Meredith Rose (55) talk with their mother, Marilyn Rose (83) about her life growing up in Providence, RI and how she hated following rules as a kid. She also talks about meeting her husband and her...

Liz interviews Karen about what brought her to Providence, and Karen's experience as a Providence caregiver for 31 years. They also discuss Covid pandemic, recent DEI work, and the effects on caregivers.

I talked to my dad about his professional and personal sailing experiences and lessons he has learned.

This interview is discussing my sisters life story. She talks SO much but I love her.

How we went from acquaintances to sisters.

Tami Owen (49) interviews her uncle Robert Maddock (89) about his life growing up in a military family, his service in the United States Marines Corps, his work, and his two marriages.