Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Cyril Van Landingham

Originally from Connecticut Cyril moved to Philadelphia to live with his Grandparents after the loss of both of his parents. Cyril and I talk about his day job working in the school system, how he went to Fisk University and...

All about my Nonna

About my amazing grandmother, her life, and everything she has done for the people she loves

An Interview With My Argentine Grandmother

Estela Fernandez, born on December 6th of 1940, is the daughter of European refugees who came to Buenos Aires, Argentina during World War 1. She talks about her fondest memories, such as hanging out with her families on the weekends,...

Interview about my grandmother’s life
November 28, 2018 App Interview

On November 26th, 2018 I interviewed my grandmother, Kathy Davis, who talks about her childhood and experiences living in the United States. She also talks about her father who was a four star general in the Air Force.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Rafaela

Rafaela is a long time resident of North East Philadelphia and frequently attends art classes at Mural Arts Philadelphia Tacony. Rafaela speaks about her experiences being born in Philadelphia and partially being raised in South Korea and Philadelphia and then...

Shayna Jotani and her father talk about his experience as a first-generation immigrant to the United States from India.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Shayna Jotani interviews her father, Rick Jotani (50), about his experience moving to the United States from India in 1981. Dr. Jotani shares stories about seeing America for...

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Keith Tomaselli

Fishtown Beer Runner and native Philadelphian, Keith Tomaselli inspires us with stories of the inception of the beer runner community that has started in Philadelphia and has grown into a small but important charitable organization across the world. Keith tells...

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Stacy Schmitt and Dane Bussard

One Small Step conversation partners Stacy Schmitt (59) and Dane Bussard (28) talk about the loss of Dane's grandfather when Dane was in high school, opinions on same-sex households and reproductive freedoms, and their religious backgrounds and upbringings.

Interview with Lynn Smoker

Riley Greenberg interviews her grandfather, Lynn Smoker. He talks about growing up in Columbia, PA, and about his achievements in life. Many memories and stories are shared.

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Ronald Anderson and Katherine Liao

Katherine "Kat" Liao (42) talks with her colleague and mentor, Ronald "Ron" Anderson (83), about his extensive career in the medical profession. Topics include Ron's path to rheumatology and remembering his wife of 56 years, Barbie.

All About My Grandpa and His Life Part 1

My grandpa and his life is very interesting and fun. We made this interview on March 6th, 2020 and I learned so much about him!!! He is an amazing person who is kind, witty, and inspirational. Listen on with the...

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John Heim, Whitney Portman, and Casey Rust

Sisters, Whitney Robertson Portman [no age given] and Casey Rust [no age given], have a conversation with their grandfather, John "Joe" Heim [no age given], about his life growing up in Delaware. Other topics include his military service, education and...

Alice "Putty" Willetts. A Swarthmorean Life.

Alice "Putty" Willetts grew up in Swarthmore, and has lived here nearly 100 years. She is interviewed by her former gym class student who is now also a senior citizen, Barbara Bernhardt. Putty taught gym for decades. She was on...

COVID-19 Interview

Craig Britton (49) speaks about his experiences with COVID-19.

Interview with John Gibb

John Gibb (74) shares stories from his life, from the pros and cons of being a twin to valuable lessons learned from the army.

Interview Great Thanksgiving Listen

A interview of just me and my mom talking to each other.

Levi Eaker interview with Sherry Eaker (Mom).

We talked about her job and how she got it as well as stories she remembers from when my brother and I were growing up.

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Janet Hulme and Erika McMillin

Erika McMillin (48) interviews her mother, Janet Hulme (75), about her childhood, her career, her marriage, the places she’s lived, and the life lessons that she has learned along the way.

Bob Kudrick – Sharing Stories Project

Bob Kudrick tells about his family history and childhood, and shares some useful words of wisdom.