Interview with Bob Pernick, Part One

Bob Pernick talks about his childhood, growing up in a Jewish family of six in the thirties, his college days, and how he met his wife.

Difficult Children

My name is Songyi Park. I am 14 years old. Today is Thanksgiving and I am speaking to Jinju Kim, who is my mother. We are recording this interview in Bayside, New York. We both discuss about her childhood, where...

Dad’s Childhood

I️ interviewed my father about his childhood and how he was raised into becoming a father. I️ wanted to ask a few questions that would relate to myself as well

Maddie Harland and her mother, Michele Harland, talk about life, parenthood, illness, and childhood memories.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Glenville, New York, Maddie Harland (16) interviews Michele Harland (46), her mother, about her childhood, important role models, and her battle with leukemia. Mrs. Harland shares her experiences as a mother and...

The Epiphany on the School Bus Roof

The story of my grandfather who went from a kid struggling in school, to a cook in the military, then to a funeral director, and finally to a school psychologist.

Tony Link

In this interview, held on Thanksgiving Day 2015 in Buffalo, New York Jenna Russell (16) interviews her grandfather, Tony Link (83) about growing up. This interview is for the 2015 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Susan discusses her life, how it has developed and the hurdles she overcame to be where she is today, with her son.

Susan (45) talks to her son, Chase (16), about her childhood, growing up in Philadelphia, and where she ended up now. From how society has changed to how it’s still the same today as it was 40 years ago, she...

Noah Brooks talks to Dewain Lanfear about growing up in New York City.

In this interview recorded in Novemer of 2018 in Anderson, South Carolina, Noah Brooks (13) talks to his grandfather, Dewain Lanfear (76), about growing up in New York. We discussed his exstensive sports career and his favorite teachers among other...

The Don White Story – You're never too old to have a happy childhood

Don White's story of being sent away by his parents at age 4 to live on a farm in the Catskills with total strangers, yet he went on to become a successful husband, father, brother and businessman

"I was a bit of a brat"

Dorothy (Dottie) Eichner, 89, talks to granddaughter Kyle Eichner about growing up in Geneseo, NY. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving Day 2016 in Fredericksburg, VA, at the home of Dottie's daughter. Dottie discusses her home and growing up.

Life of Sheryl Hamilton

In this interview, my mother and I talk about her most memorable and enjoyable moments in life, along with some of her hardships. It was amazing to learn so much about someone that you see everyday but never think to...

Interview with Grandma

What she was like growing up. What she did growing up.

Interview with my mom Marnie Weinmann about her childhood and life experiences

In this interview, Marnie Weinmann talks with her daughter Katie about growing up in Rochester. She shares her experiences with school and college, as well as how she became a teacher. She also shares some of her favorite things and...

My Dad’s Childhood

I talked to my dad about his experiences growing up as an immigrant in New York.

An Interview With My Inspiring Noni

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

A visit with my aunt

I discovered my family history by chance on a visit to Los Angeles. My aunt Linda tells me the history of the Juachon family.

Happiest Memories

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...