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Frances Murchison (62) interviews her father, John Murchison (92), about his childhood. He describes growing up during the Great Depression, what Wilmington, NC was like, his friends and family, and his love of sailing and fishing.

Sisters Lynne Trotta (60) and Mary Ollila (56) share a conversation with their father, John LaFontaine (86), about John’s upbringing in Connecticut, their family, the different places they lived, and how John ended up moving to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Glenda Tate [no age given] shares a conversation with her mentee, Jamila Raybourn (31), about Jamila’s childhood, her family, her dreams and purpose, what brings her joy, and how she arrived where she is now.

Mary Ames Booker (61) interviews her neighbors, Barbara Miller (83) and Doug Miller (82), about their upbringing in Wilmington, North Carolina and how Wilmington has changed over the years. Barbara and Doug also talk about how they first met, and...

Colleagues Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith [no age given], Rhonda Bellamy (58), and Frankie Roberts [no age given] share a conversation about their experiences coming to and living in Wilmington, NC. They discuss their family histories, careers, and passions.

Megan Lewis (42) shares a conversation with her sister Katie Lewis (36) about Katie's experiences weathering Hurricane Florence in Wilmington, NC while Megan went into labor in New York City.

David "Tony" Rivenbark (73) shares a conversation with his friend Travis Gilbert (28) about their experiences as Executive Director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation and Executive Director of Thalian Hall, respectively. They discuss the influence of theater in David's life,...

Test interview

I interviewed Miss Thompson it was fun and I learned a lot.Miss Thomson is one of the kindest people I have met so far. It was great interviewing her.

Spouses Paul Wilkes (83) and Tracy Wilkes (69) share a conversation about approaching their fortieth wedding anniversary, the early days of their relationship, and the adventure they have been on together ever since.

Marvin Nicholson (85) and his daughter, Crystal Carpenter (57), talk about the Civil War and the role of the United States Colored Troops. He shares how he got involved in Civil War reenactments and reflects on the intricate and complicated...

I’m this interview my dad has made me learn a lot of new things about events and the way things were during his life. I have learned about how life in the 80s and 90s were so much different than...

Caroline Daughtry (23) shares a conversation with her friend Bella Dalessio-Skare (19) about Bella’s experience moving from California to North Carolina, their feelings about living in Wilmington, their interest in fashion, and their experiences in college.

Amy Howell (46) shares a conversation with her husband, Luca Coletāo [no age given], about how they first met, their time in Paris together, their decision to move to North Carolina, their son, and their hopes for the future.

Two people who love each other express the meaning of what that entails for them

Paul Wilkes (82) and Tracy Wilkes (68), husband and wife, recall their ongoing endeavor of founding Homes of Hope India which consists of 22 orphanages for girls in India.