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We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

This is an interview with my wonderful mother. We basically discuss things that I avoid asking her, I learned a lot about her. We both went out of our comfort zone and had a great outcome.

Blake’s upbringing and lesson of hardworking work were brought up, as well as her fathers life story. We discussed her life and what her life experiences have thought her as a person.

During the interview with my grandfather, we spoke a lot about his childhood along with his engagement in the military and the solidarity movement during the 1980’s. We briefly spoke about his marriage along with his personal interests and hobbies...

A walk through Helen Payne‘s history and life stories through her eyes and words.

Interviewing my dad

In this interview, conducted on November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jadelyn Melara (16) interviews her mother Jade Perez (45) about what makes her who she is. Jade Perez shares who her biggest influences have been. She also talks about work...

Interview with Ann Waldo

I sat down with my sister to talk about her life and the people who helped her become who she is today. She (Summer) also shared some life advice that she has learned and would like to pass down to...

My mother, Kasia Jankowski, immigrated to the United States from Poland in order to discover better economic opportunities which she elaborates on in this interview.

Lots of things ranging from childhood to military life and everything in between, including little things like how he liked to dance and how he got his nickname.

The experiences of my mom through childhood and adulthood. Including school, work, family, and influential people.

Interview with Candice Smith about growing up & childhood

Me and my grandma talk about her life.

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Amazing interview with my grandma, Roberta Buffett. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. She talks about her childhood and many experiences.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Liam Bennett (16) interviews his mom Flora Bennett (49) about her childhood experiences in her home country and her childhood experiences in America. Flora shares her stories of excitement and...

Two friends in LA give advice to future generations.

My grandma and I talk about her childhood life, trips to Colorado, and funny stories about my parents.

Interview with Mr.C owner of O’Carrs

Interview with Fredric Knott Swanson for Lauren Swanson’s Sociology Class

A short look into the childhood and adult life of my grandfather Arnold John Cruickshank

Dorothy's childhood and young adulthood in Chicago in the 1930s and 40s, and her parents' families in the old country and in Chicago. The interview took place 12/26/2018 but was uploaded 12/28/2018. It cuts off mid-sentence, since I didn't want...

I interviewed Bill about his life, religious beliefs, and opinions about the United States.