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6th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

Today, I ask my mother about her memories of her childhood, and of her children. (Including me)

In all we really just discussed the way we had thought of ourselves and the way we came to be. Also we through in some things we would regret and how we saw things.

We talked about my great grandpas and my grandmothers childhood and important people in their lives. I asked my great grandpa about his time in the military and they both had great answered for the complex questions.

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

Society has changed. Working hard is what gets you places.

My daughter and I trying to capture her thoughts during a pivotal age.

I interviewed my Grandma about her life. She answered questions about her life growing up, her family, and her proudest moments.

This interview with my dad actually was kind of more casual then I thought it would’ve been and I really appreciate that he had this conversation with me

On December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Peggy Curtin discusses her life from the 1960’s to the early 2000’s. Peggy describes her experiences growing up with three older sisters on the North side of Chicago. Then, she explains how she...