Tafton Thompson and his grandpa Don Ingwerson talk about Life on a Farm

We talked about my boppas (grandpas) childhood. He grew up on a farm and had a simple life. He loved reading books and was the only one in his family who graduated college. He also talked about his personal relationship...

Vic Perkins talks about his life in Bynum, Montana

Vic talks about life on a ranch in Bynum, Montana near Choteau and shares an interesting story of serving in the army and participating in the Ole Miss riot of 1962 reflecting on the event, "it changed me...how can you...

My mom, my hero

Julie speaks of her childhood spent in Michigan, her experiences in college and her time spent in Nashville pursuing a career in music.

Skidding logs at 8 years old

Log skidding mishap as an 8 year old in the northeast hardwoods.

Learning about Dylan

During your life you should really try hard and not give up. In every conversation you can learn about people and a few life lessons.

Sitting down with Grandma, Theresa King on a Monday Morning.

In this video, Alyssa Lopez (20) and Theresa King (60), discuss Theresa’s childhood and past marriage. They also discussed favorite memories and hopes for the future.

Open house weekend!

Joy’s test interview. We are excited to host this Fall Open House.

“Who are you?” I asked my grandma.

Nancy Turner talks about her life growing up and how she met her husband, plus having her two kids, Heidi and Michele along with her lifelong love of horses and animals.

Courtney’s Carrer Journey and Life Lessons

In this interview conducted on November 3rd, 2017 in San Diego California, Kyley Abrams interviews her cousin Courtney Abrams about her career and childhood. Courtney shares information about law school and what it took to major in law. She also...

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Sandy Ginger and Sheila Burns

Sheila Burns (81) shares her memories of growing up on a farm with her daughter, Sandy Ginger (55). Sandy asks questions about Sheila's experience with polio as a young girl, her relationship with her sister after the passing of their...

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Margaret McCaskill and Diane Mack

Diane Mack (74) interviews her friend and mentee Margaret McCaskill [no age given] about her childhood memories, her passions for reading books and writing poetry, and her hopes for the future.

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Sheila Jones and Krystal Casey

Sheila Jones (70) speaks with her niece Krystal Hollis Casey (59) about their lives, their families, and their neighbors in Robbins, Illinois.

1960s Oral History Interview

This interview was done by me, Addy Foster (16) speaking with my grandparents Peggy Foster (76) and Duane Foster (78). We talked about how life was for them in the 1960s and memories they remember from this time!

California in the 70’s

My mom tells a story of her experiences hanging out with family friends while living in California as a child.

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Tracy Latting, Mike Latting, and Stanley Latting

Stanley Latting (80) speaks with his niece Tracy Latting [no age given] and his nephew, Tracy's brother, Mike Latting (68) about growing up in Robbins, IL, the siblings' time in their family rodeo business, and what horses have meant to...

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Fred Schein and Kathleen Haynie
December 4, 2023 OSS Hub

One Small Step conversation partners Fred Schein (82) and Kathleen Haynie (79) discuss their origins and discover where their views diverge.

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Christy Marshall and Jay Marshall

Siblings Christy Marshall (71) and Jay Marshall (75) share a conversation about their family farm in Grubville, Missouri.

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Richard Sanford and Emmanual Phillips

Richard Sanford, III (52) and Emmanual Phillips (28) discuss growing up primarily with or without access to technology, the importance of surrounding oneself with people who think differently from each other, and the importance religious faith can play in working...

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Jeanne Christakos Duffey and Tristen Duffey

Tristen Duffey (20) and his grandmother Jeanne Christakos Duffey (76) share a conversation about their family, Greek culture, and Jeanne's experience growing up on "Greek street" in Cahokia, IL.