Mother and i

Life of my mother growing up as a kid and meeting friends who meant alot to her as a child. My mother growing up into a mature young adult who met my father at a young age. Also telling stories...

Interviewing my Grandma

In this interview, my grandma and I talked about everything from her childhood, her accomplishments, COVID-19, and even gave me a heart-to-heart pep talk.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about my grandfathers childhood and his life up to now, including his teenage years and how he met my grandma

Emma Mendez Interviews William Lachat to Learn the Emotions, People, and Experiences Shaping the Man Behind the Mustache

On November 24th, at her grandfather's house in Chicago, Illinois, Emma Mendez interviews William Lachat, husband to his deceased love of his life, Felicia Lachat, father of five daughters, and grandfather to twelve grandchildren. As a son of a biochemical...

My grandpa

Me and my grandpa Richard Riha talked about his life story on Monday April 23rd 2018. He told me how he lived it and what made it great and what made his life worth living is definitely the family he...

Lake Family Capsule #1

Capturing our road trip to our wedding weekend and diving into how our relationship started and where we see it headed.

Gloria Hurtado talks to her dad Agles about his life growing up

In this interview that was done on November 27, 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Gloria Hurtado (17) interviews her dad Agles Hurtado (39) about his family and how he has evolved as a person both in Mexico and America. Mr.Hurtado talks...

My Grandma

In this recording, I talk with my grandma Oliva about her past when she lived in Mexico and her upcoming to now living in Chicago with almost her whole family. I also talk about her struggles and her accomplishments and...

An Interview with my Grandpa

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

Lenny Spiegel and Sandy Spiegel Share Stories of Their Life and Work

Sandy and Lenny Spiegel tell about their determination to pursue higher education despite socio-economic challenges. A surprising union - Sandy, a social worker and Lenny, a physicist - met each other in Chicago in the late 1980s and followed their...

Oral History

This was a interview I conducted with my Grandmother about her life in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child and what it was like growing up. We also talked about my ancestry and what it was like moving to the...

“I leaned on the horn… it was a different sound than burning wood”: Interview with Sharon and Fred Korty

Sharon and Fred, longtime residents of the Chicagoland area, invited me into their lovely Wheaton home to tell me the story of how they rebuilt after losing their home in a fire. They also shared stories of their travels and...

Chat with Charity

I took the time to get to know Charity better. Although we both agree the term “hero” is a bit extreme, she means the world to me.

Final Exam -Sophia Robledo

The interview with Irene about her difficult times in life and good times and how it’s pushed her to do better. The lessons that were learned that pushed her into a successful future.

Rosemary Ward Interview

Rosemary's childhood in post WWII England, and the pursuit of her interests that led her to where she is now.

Father and daughter interview. Chicago kid early life and relationship

Father of two girls and a married man talks about his early childhood living on the west side of Chicago. His experience as a Highschooler in a predominately white school. The many places he worked to make some money on...