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Susan Di Christina (40) interviews her mother-in-law, Joan Di Christina (73) about Joan’s family ancestry and the history of the Erie Canal.

Justus Rosenberg tells friend and colleague Janet Harris of his work as a messenger for the Varian Fry Foundation and of his work during World War II for the American Rescue Committee, now known as the International Rescue Committee.l

Rodriga Cortez (68) tells her son Daniel Cortez (44) about her move to the United States, about learning English, and earning her bachelor’s degree.

Glen Waggoner (61) talks with his friend Daniel Okrent (61) about the death of his father, their love of baseball, and growing up in a small town.

A mother tells her son about growing up during the Depression and her experience as young adult.

Ann Akana (66) talks with her friend and former teacher Tricia L. Grant (29) about her family and what it means to be Hawaiian.

Margot Moinester, 22, and Arielle Moinester, 30, ask their mother, Susan Moinester, 56, about her parents who survived the Holocaust.

Bill HInes, 66, interviews his mother-in-law Charlee Kambert, 87, about her life, writing and the plays she wrote and performed around the country.

George II interviews his father George I about his life, military service, happiness, beliefs, struggles.

Bill was interviewed by his daughters Pam and Deb and his son-in-law David. Talked about growing up during the Depression around educators, his work in the military during WW2 and having a God-blessed life.

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

92 year old woman is interviewed by her 65 year old daughter about her family, growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and her career as a bookkeeper in St Louis.

Kathryn Adisman, 57, interviews her friend and former dance teacher, Mary Anthony

Kurdish artist talks about leaving his homeland, Syria, and coming to United States.

Deborah Spilko interviews her colleague and friend, Michae Mahler about being a gay activist in Erie, PA.

A mother and daughter talk about family history.

Helene tells Karen about growing up in Miami during the Depression and learning about generosity from her father.

Ellen (49) interviews her husband, Arthur (60), about his family history in Brooklyn and his career as an artist, musician, and curator.

Patrick Groulx (69) talks to StoryCorps Facilitator Helen Rubinstein (28) about his theory of “The Human Thermostat,” about overcoming his dyslexia, being an athlete at the Humana National Senior Games, 2011.

Emily Capes (33) interviews her good friend, Betty Olliff (82) about her life - her family, her husband, and her faith.

Michelle Brenard, 62, tells facilitator Sarah Geis, 28, about the lesbian group she founded for women over 40 and her family.

Dr. Orsini Gonzáles (60) tells his daughter, Ysabel Y. González (29) how his parents met in Puerto Rico, about growing up in the South Bronx in the ‘60s, and how he met his wife, Ysabel’s mother.

Eileen Ballback is interviewed by her grandaughter Eileen Sweeney and her daughter Margaret Sweeney. She talks about growing up in Manhattan and Elmhurst, Queens, her family, childen, grandchildren and Catholic faith.

Marilyn remembers her daughter Renee who passed away.