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John talked about the Assyrian American community in Yonkers and recalled amusing stories from some of his family members.

John Ameer, author of the book Assyrians in Yonkers: Reminiscences of a Community, talked about the closeness of the Assyrian community in Yonkers and the history of the Assyrian people.The video of John Ameer's interview is on the Yonkers Public…

Joan Cela describes her experience at the Grinton I. Will Library when it first opened.

James describes becoming a paratrooper and meeting French president Charles de Gaulle. He then talks about his service during the Vietnam War and his effort to get Thomas Minogue, a soldier killed during the Vietnam War, the Medal of Honor.

George provided amusing tales about his childhood in Yonkers and experiences in the Army. He also talked about his family's history.

Evan describes his upbringing and how he became interested in art. He talks about how his mother allowed him to practice graffiti art in his bedroom. He describes art projects that he created with Katori Walker, such as 100 Words of Wisdom and Yes…

Sarah Lawrence Student Molly Blade Hatch conducted this oral history interview with Librarian Eugene Howell about library fashions, including shifting professional standards for dress and gendered expectations.

Interview about Diane McCrink's experience on the bookmobile.

Dennis talks about his family's history and traces his roots back to the 1770s . He also describes his involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement and work he has done with the Historically Black College and University Intuitive (HBCU).

Dean talks about the importance of knowing your local history and important events that occurred in Westchester County during the American Revolution.