Interview with Jasmine Huff
Date11 July 2025
Mediumborn digital audio file
DimensionsDuration: 44 Minutes, 26 Seconds
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection
DescriptionAudio file of interview with Jasmine Huff. She was interviewed by Mayo Negron on 11 July 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Jasmine Huff was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in her life.
Jasmine is a 30-year-old librarian from Connecticut and a new mother to her son Elliot, who is a calm and joyful baby. She spoke about immense changes that have shaped her recent years including becoming a parent, undergoing major surgery, supporting a parent through cancer, and getting married. Jasmine emphasized the emotional weight of these experiences, yet also the strength and resilience she discovered in herself while navigating through life.
Jasmine reflected on how motherhood has shifted her identity and daily life and presented both joyful and difficult moments including changes in her health, routines, and time. Jasmine also shared how this change brought her a new form of clarity to her relationship with those around her. She now prioritizes meaningful connections and boundaries. Her support from her husband, friends, and family has kept her strong throughout the ordeal.
Jasmine discusses her first day of work at the library. She shares her perspective about how libraries are evolving with new technology like 3D printers and makerspaces. Jasmine believes the heart of the library hasn’t changed and it’s a place where anyone can learn, no matter their background or understanding of technology.
She speaks about growth, noting how often she heals through hardships and care. Above all, she encourages others to adapt and embrace the moments that matter and not to be afraid of change even when it comes out of nowhere.
Jasmine Huff was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in her life.
Jasmine is a 30-year-old librarian from Connecticut and a new mother to her son Elliot, who is a calm and joyful baby. She spoke about immense changes that have shaped her recent years including becoming a parent, undergoing major surgery, supporting a parent through cancer, and getting married. Jasmine emphasized the emotional weight of these experiences, yet also the strength and resilience she discovered in herself while navigating through life.
Jasmine reflected on how motherhood has shifted her identity and daily life and presented both joyful and difficult moments including changes in her health, routines, and time. Jasmine also shared how this change brought her a new form of clarity to her relationship with those around her. She now prioritizes meaningful connections and boundaries. Her support from her husband, friends, and family has kept her strong throughout the ordeal.
Jasmine discusses her first day of work at the library. She shares her perspective about how libraries are evolving with new technology like 3D printers and makerspaces. Jasmine believes the heart of the library hasn’t changed and it’s a place where anyone can learn, no matter their background or understanding of technology.
She speaks about growth, noting how often she heals through hardships and care. Above all, she encourages others to adapt and embrace the moments that matter and not to be afraid of change even when it comes out of nowhere.
Object number2024.79.46
NotesSubject Note: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Community History Project (CHP) is a public-facing initiative, focused on contemporary collecting, gathering items of the recent past as well as from events happening today. This program developed community historians to identify, document, and preserve their experiences as residents of Connecticut, and to share these experiences during a series of community presentations. The project focused on the theme "Redefining Moments of Change." Conneticans share stories of people or events who have changed their lives or how they have sparked change in the lives of others.Cataloging Note: Digitization and access to this collection is supported by a Congressionally Directed grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
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