Interview with Robert S. Terentieff
Date28 February 2026
Mediumborn digital audio file
DimensionsDuration: 26 Minutes, 22 Seconds
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection
DescriptionAudio file of interview with Robert S. Terentieff. He was interviewed by Robert P. Terentieff on February 28, 2026 in Shelton, Connecticut.
Robert S. Terentieff was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
Robert describes his moment of change as a near-death experience with a sinking boat when he was 21 years old. Robert notes that this experience humbled him by proving that he was not young and invincible. He briefly talks about having anxiety and how that impacted his response while the boat was sinking. The experience caused Robert to appreciate everything he had in life and it taught him to respect life and make the most out of it.
Robert describes the role of family in his life, particularly his mother, uncle, and grandfather. He experienced another boat sinking while on a hunting trip with his uncle, which strengthened their relationship. Both near-death experiences have taught Robert to respect nature, especially water.
Robert S. Terentieff was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
Robert describes his moment of change as a near-death experience with a sinking boat when he was 21 years old. Robert notes that this experience humbled him by proving that he was not young and invincible. He briefly talks about having anxiety and how that impacted his response while the boat was sinking. The experience caused Robert to appreciate everything he had in life and it taught him to respect life and make the most out of it.
Robert describes the role of family in his life, particularly his mother, uncle, and grandfather. He experienced another boat sinking while on a hunting trip with his uncle, which strengthened their relationship. Both near-death experiences have taught Robert to respect nature, especially water.
Object number2024.79.26
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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