Ithar Al-Dayri is a dedicated local archivist from Mosul who transformed his home into a small museum, housing a rare and extensive collection of heritage items. Remarkably, his collection was meticulously saved as his home became a battlefield during the operation against to liberate the city from ISIS; thanks to his instinctive feeling and quick actions, he moved these invaluable items to a safer location just before the house was bombed. His digital archive comprises 75 SD cards filled with old audio and video recordings, as well as many books, audio recorders, tapes, vinyls, cameras, vintage films, and photographs of Mosul dating back over 80 years. Now in his seventies, Ithar has been collecting these items since childhood, driven by his lifelong passion and love for his city, as well as his work as a recording technician in Mosul. He views his collection as a vital means to preserve Mosul’s history, its artists, and its streets. Among the few dedicated to safeguarding the city’s unique cultural legacy, he documents its moments and sounds to ensure they are passed down to future generations. As part of the Mosul Maqam project, we conducted an oral history interview with Ithar Al-Dayri, reconnecting with his memories of Mosul and discussing his treasured collections.