Mom’s Life 18-23 part 2

I never knew much about my mom’s life after high school and before I was born. This really helped me to learn about that part of her life and caused me to learn more Han I was expecting.

La historia de mi mamá

Hablamos un poco sobre su historia, su relación con sus hijas y como fue la manera en que vivió y conoció a sus abuelos y cuales fueron los hermosos mensajes que le dejaron.

Overcoming Struggles

Raul Espinosa (17) talks with one his church member, Saul Melendez (67) about his experience of life. The ways he surpasses obstacles.

The Life of Linda

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Emily Cheng (15) interviewed her aunt Linda Wackily (71) about her younger years and how her life changed when she met her husband. Linda mentions how she met an American...

Growing Up Partially Deaf

Matthew (left) interviews his best friend Dylan (right) about what it was like growing up partially deaf

The day I knew what I wanted to be and how I could accomplish it.

Ezzeldean talks about his family and the troubles they went through while growing up in Egypt while realizing after many years of different jobs, he wanted to be a writer.

Savannah Hill and her Grandpa Adolph Svec’s experiences from college, the military, and his family.

An interview with my grandfather about his experiences and reflections on his life during his different careers. He talks about his military life, teaching life, important people in his life, and the history of his parents and grandparents.

English Class

I spoke about where i see myself in the future and some things I wish to be doing by then.

Getting to Know Nana 101

In this interview, I asked my grandma a few questions that I thought were worth asking about her life. The questions asked were ones that allowed me to get to know my nana a little more.

Interpersonal Discussion Interview

Once a week, usually Mondays, my mother has her cleaning lady, Cheryl, come and clean her house. On those Mondays when Cheryl is scheduled to be there, we usually exchange a friendly hello and smile, she continues cleaning and I...

Phillip Robert Laatsch

Thanksgiving 2015 interview at Glen Meadows Retirement community discussion with Phillip Robert Laatsch. Includes conversation about growing up in Wisconsin, Wisconsin cheese & milk, driving a big rig truck, living and raising a family in Fallston, Harford County, MD. Progress...

Calvin Coleman & Betty Ann Wilson Family History Vol. II

There has been a historically black neighborhood in Swarthmore, PA the area South east of Yale Avenue where Bowdoin, Brighton, Kenyon, and Union come together, there has for at least about 100 years. Swarthmore Public Library asked Calvin Coleman and...

Journey to the Center of Eric

This conversation focused on the impact of religion on his life. As well as how his past has shaped his present and future.

Mugshots: Gerald and Erika Still

Gerald and Erika have volunteered at Musikfest for 30 years their words are "Excellent" and "Fantastic".

Military Voices Initiative with Tressa Jilek

Tressa Jilek talked answered questions about her experiences in the Army as a Quartermaster Officer. She started her career as an enlisted soldier in the Army Reserves and earned a commission through ROTC.

Steven Rauscher and Brandon Thrash – "Working in this Industry Right Now is Not the Same"

Steven Rauscher (33) and Brandon Thrash discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Philadelphia's service and hospitality industry, with a special focus on how the value of service and hospitality in America needs to be redefined and reframed moving...

Working at American Viscose

American Viscose employed over 1500 people in the community of Meadville, Pennsylvania from 1930 before closing under the name Avtex in 1985. At it's preak, the plant produced 22,000,000 tons of synthetic fiber. These stories capture the memories of those...