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

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

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

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.

Mary talked about living in Iran and moving to the United States. She described her family's history and their experiences during the Assyrian Genocide. She talked about her effort to support Assyrians in the Middle East who are currently being…

Olin MacIntosh interviewed Maryam Ishaya about her relationship with the Yonkers Mar Mari church. Photo pictures Qasha Adday, reverend of the church (right) and Ishaya (left).

Masha describes overcoming gender issues during her career and the importance of technology to her job as Director of the Hudson River Museum.

Melissa describes doing urban guerrilla film-making in Yonkers and exploring the Boyce Thompson Center before it was restored.

Melvin describes his experiences as a medic in the Philippines and careers that he had as a chemical engineer.

Please note that there was an error stated in the dates Melvin served in the Army. He served in the Army from February 1946 to June…