Growing Up in Chicago

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Talk with dad

We talked about how my mom and dad met and what my dad’s life was like as a kid

Creative Interview 2

Interviewed my grandma about owning a restaurant, raising 10 kids, and life in general.

Interview with Elisabeth Davis

In this interview we discussed her early life. Later in the interview we briefly touched on her life now and her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s.

Diane, retired teacher, talks about her family and reflects on her accomplishments as a teacher.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

Gerald L Kiefer talks to Lucy V Kiefer

What advice would you give your teenage self? What funny stories can you share?