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Ian Gordon (14) asks his dad Jeremy Gordon (46) about his life experiences

This interview is between me and my son and was recorded on Valentine’s Day 2022.

One Small Step conversation partners Richard Eng (79) and Sandi Peterson (72) talk about the people who most influenced them, their political journeys, and consider the differences between a "hand up" and a "hand out".

Colleagues Kanzi Takayama [no age given] and Kalimah Azeez [no age given] get to know each other as Kanzi shares his journey to the United States and life in Japan, Kalimah’s experiences as an African American Muslim woman, and their...

Erin McCoy (16) talks with a family friend, Patricia (Patty) Medenwald (65) about her experience living during the 1960s. They discuss topics such as the moon landing, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights...

Mrs. Alice Brokaw is hard of hearing and doesn't like to wear her hearing aid as a result the interviewer (her GrandDaughter) had to speak loudly and clearly.

One Small Step conversation partners Kandee Klein (73) and David Thatcher (64) talk about the forces that shaped their political values, perceptions of liberalism and conservatism, patriotism, and what it means to be a Kansan.

Dawn Ennis (57) and her son, Liam Ennis (14), talk about family, their connection to the Jewish religion, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Jenny Rask: 2021-01-24 03:29:00 Jenny Rask (49) interviews father Gene Rask (88) about his life. The death dates of his brothers, uncle, mother and dad. The reactions of he and his siblings when their father died at 62. Lee Rask...

November 2021, in Flint Michigan, Alyssa Northrup (15) asks their mom, Darlene Northrup (39) about her experiences growing up. The audio isn't the best, and the interview ended in both of us shrugging, but before that my mom Darlene talks...

I share memories with my mother as she recalls her life under poverty after the Fall of Saigon.

Robert Wright is a former serviceman who lives in Indianapolis. An African-american resident of Pike Township, Indianapolis, he tells us about voting while he was on active military duty. He registered to vote for the first time in Fairview, Alabama,...

Candice Romanow (64) tells facilitator Daniel Littlewood (32) about being in San Francisco in the 1960s, living alone in the woods, and her travels in Cambodia.

Edward Sajbel (95) talks with his granddaughter Alison Valdez (25) about his childhood in Pueblo, Colorado, his work as an art professor, and his family.

Chase Wakelin interviews his great uncle Dr. Roger Howard about his life experiences, centering around his time in service during the Vietnam War. They continue on to recent events, discussing the similarities and differences between that past conflict and its...

Greta Reed (83) interviews her friend, George Fong (84), about his escape from Communist China to Hong Kong where he eventually landed in Brazil and then the United States. George and Greta remember George's wife, Wilma.

Marguerite Brown is interviewed by her granddaugter Micheline Brown about her life, her work and family.

Tristen Reagor: 2020-06-12 19:58:26, I interviewed my little brother age 12 on an assortment of life questions , such as childhood, school, job plans and future plans

Karen Woodworth of Parchment Community Library and Lindsay Campbell, Kindleberger Summer Festival alum, share memories of the Festival and discuss plans for the 40th Festival Anniversary and Oral History project.

Lois P. Bass, 85, is interviewed by her daughters Peggy Bass Bridges, 57, and Cindy Bass Emery, 59, about her life growing up and about how she met her husband.

Sahana Vinothkumar: 2022-11-30 01:10:48 Sahana Vinothkumar and best friend Roshni Ramesh start with a slightly guided conversation that spirals into mirrorballs, fuel-efficient submarines, and friendship or something. They also exhibit horrible time management.

Tara Lupo (61) interviews her friend and colleague Lina Ridge (63) about her experiences as a hospice nurse. They discuss hospice versus palliative care, indigent care, and do-not-resuscitate orders. They also share memories of working in the hospice field.

Richard Huff and his wife, Agnes Huff, remember her parents who were killed in a car accident 2 years ago.

Ted Lane (67) tells his son David Lane (47) about taking care of his siblings when he was young and making toys from things he found in the trash. He talks about meeting his wife and lying to his parents...

Theresa Conterio (55) speaks with Ray Gabel (51), her daughter's heart recipient. She remembers her daughter Bree, her life and legacy, and how her family has bonded with Ray and his family since the transplant.