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Interview with Leah Morgan

Date1 April 2026

Mediumborn digital audio file

ClassificationsInformation Artifacts

Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection

DescriptionAudio file of interview with Leah Morga. She was interviewed by Robert Terentieff on April 1, 2026 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Leah Morgan was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in her life.

The interview is a reflective narrative of Leah Morgan, a first-generation college student at CT State Housatonic, who shares her journey overcoming educational and financial challenges. Despite facing setbacks, including having to overcome the hurdles of neurodivergence and the impact of COVID-19, she emphasizes the importance of change, adaptability, and resilience. Her experiences working multiple jobs and eventually becoming a writing tutor highlight her commitment to education and helping others. Leah discusses the significance of community colleges, the role of mentors, and her evolving relationship with learning, ultimately advocating for taking advantage of opportunities and prioritizing personal growth.

Object number2024.79.41

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.