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In this interview, recorded on November 25, 2018, Brady Schmidt (15) interviews his grandfather Harry Brady (83) for an assignment in his Introduction to Media class. During the interview, Harry goes back and talks about his childhood memories all the...

In this interview Vaughn talks about serendipitously connecting with friends while serving overseas.

Dan’s reflections on his childhood, Teri Ercole, childhood friends Aaron Guche and Tim Obzud, his brother and sister, and his time at Pitt and Deloitte. And he also fondly referenced his current relationship with Dominique Vitale.

A talk about childhood and growing up in different states as the daughter of a football coach.

Memories of growing up in Pittsburgh and family memories.

One Small Step conversation partners Kaitlyn "Katie" McMurtry (30) and Richard "Rick" Kirkpatrick (63) talk about their traumatic experiences. They share thoughts about religion and the roles of the government.

This is an interview I did with my grandmother (Bubi) about her challenging childhood during the Great Depression. (Note: My grandmother has been previously diagnosed with dementia, which is why there were some aspects of her story that were repeated.)

My grandpa and I talked about his past including what life was like when he was a teenager,activities he participated in and what he did in the army.

I asked my mom questions

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

The matriarchs of the Annie Lou Jones and Arlie Orr Flowers Family share memories of the Flowers family and the early years of the Flowers Reunion

In this interview, Victoria talks about her experience as one of the top youth swimmers in New England, the sacrifices she made, and how she effectively balanced her time.

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

Alison Lescisin, 36, interviews her father, Thomas J. McElhone (69) about his experiences growing up in Pittsburgh, and the importance of the Shaler North Hills library to their family and community.

Christina, Julie's youngest daughter, interviews her mom about the important things in life.

American studies

How family has changed and the family history.

Our family history

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Discussed family history with my grandmother for a school project.

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

Discussion around Chef Monti Carlo’s work with Common Threads, Everything Food and Puerto Rico.

I talked with my grandfather who I call pop pop about his life. He told me about our family heritage and his life growing up. He also talked about my dad, who is his son. It was a very good...

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

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