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John Ameer edited.mp3
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…

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john muldoon.mp3
John talked about the Assyrian American community in Yonkers and recalled amusing stories from some of his family members.

joekenner.mp3
Joe Kenner talks about the path that led him to his current position as CEO of Greyston. He also describes work opportunities and career development provided by Greyston to African American and Hispanic communities in Yonkers.

kathleen oral history interview.mp3
Kathleen tells her story about growing up in Yonkers and working at the Yonkers Public Library.

Kathy Yacoe Skura.mp3
Kathy talked about the influence of Assyrian art and culture on her own works and letters from her grandfather about the Assyrian Genocide.

GMT20210217-200025_African-Am.mp3
Thelma talks about growing up in Harlem and memories of bootleg whiskey being brewed in her bathtub. She describes racism she experienced in Yonkers and other parts of the country.

Katori talks about her artwork and art organizations in Yonkers…

kenneth kambar.mp3
Kenneth talked about his family's history and amusing tales of swimming in the Hudson River.

mark edmiston.mp3
Mark describes growing up in Yonkers as the son of a politician, participating in community events, and working in the magazine business.

martin riccio.mp3
Martin talks what life was like as a football player in the Army.

Interview with Mary.m4a
Sarah Lawrence Student Molly Blade Hatch conducted this oral history interview with Librarian Mary Robison about library fashions, including shifting professional standards for dress and gendered expectations.
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