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Friends Nancy Yan (27) and Amy Lu (26) remember the first time they met in preschool and reflect on their friendship throughout the years.

Michele Jarman (59) shares a conversation with her father, Michael Garstang (91), about Michael’s childhood in South Africa, his family, his friends growing up, his time in university, and his research.

Clara “Lola” McFarland, 74, was interviewed by her niece-in-law, Beth DeCarbo, 43. The talked about the origin of Clara’s nickname, Lola. Primarily they talked about Clara’s family from the time she was born to the present.

Meghan Sawitzke: 2023-11-24 15:45:21

Daniel Stillman (35) interviews his father Clark Stillman (68). They discuss Clark’s childhood, family and raising children.

Kiplyn Primus (62) talks with her friend Curtis Mack (81) about his life and his education.

Dorothy "Dottie" Hetzel (73) is interviewed by her son Steve Hetzel (40) about growing up as the oldest sibling, her favorite childhood memories, working at her father's furniture store as a teenager, meeting her husband in Chicago, and life as...

Ben Coco: 2020-05-21 18:10:08

Sydney Walsh explains to me her childhood and what it was like growing up in a small town. She includes information about her life in college and aspiring career to become a dentist. She also has stories to share about...

This is a story by Bernice Hauser who is a retired school teacher. She is a member of Pearls of Wisdom. The Pearls of Wisdom is DOROT’s cherished touring ensemble of elder storytellers. DOROT, a nonprofit organization based in New...

Margaret Swedish tells Janet Frey about her time in South America and life as an activist.

I talked with my mom about what she was like in middle school and high school,

The Penza Family, Evelyn & Tony discuss their family history, their immigrant experience in South Jersey, and the dynamic way their Italian-American immigrant-family legacy was created using the foodways of Southern New Jersey.

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

Cynthia Cain [no age given] has a conversation with her brother Amensab B'ne Ra (69) about growing up in a large family in Chicago, IL, his new life after serving a wrongful conviction for 46 years, some of the experiences...

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

My name is Brittany Russell and I am 36 years old and my mom, Josie Russell, who is 59 years old will be talking about life, loss, family, and relationships. The location of this interview is Orange County, California and...

Two brothers, ages 9 and 13, remember their father who died on 9-11-01

Lorna talks to her friend Carol about her life growing up in the Hollywood Hills, her two husbands and what her life is like now.

Andrew Ball (17) talks with his grandpa, Steven Donaldson (68) about his experiences living in the 1960s.

Gary Forbach (75) talks with his son, Cory Forbach (47), about his life. Gary was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) about two years before (December 2020) before the interview(s) took place, and he was in...

Colleagues Neal Hermanowicz (68) and Andrea Merriam (41) discuss Neal's career in neurology, treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and their upbringings.

Tracy Maurer: 2020-11-24 01:24:51 Tracy Maurer (54) talks with her mother Judy Byrd (76) about her childhood, memories, life lessons and epidemics.

Kevin Gluck (49) talks with his mother, Anne Perdue (74) about her life

Glen Bray (51) and his wife, Edie Bray (44) are interviewed by their two teenage sons, Zeke Bray (16) and Landon Bray (14) about Glen’s childhood, his group of friends called the The Sons of Fun, how their parents met...