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My Father's life experiences coming to the U.S, struggles he has had coming here and the life he left behind to come to the U.S and why he crossed over. How life is in Mexico for him at a young...

Short talk about my father’s childhood in the Midwest.

Interview done on December 4th,2018 in Chicago,IL. Ana Maria (54)talks about her spirituality a lot and the influence it’s had on her life. She shares stories that truly make you think about lifes experiences. She also, briefly talks about her...

Doug Martin (42) shares with his conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) his memories from childhood in New Jersey, his career in the Navy as a Torpedoman, and his ten years of sobriety.

In this interview,conducted in November 2017 in Chicago,IL,Karizma Blackburn (17) interviews her father Clifton Blackburn(64) about the identity he has molded into from childhood and family lineage. He depicts the laughter of memories that can bring joy.Mr.Blackburn reveals how huge...

We discussed different stories from her life and some wisdom she has learned for others.

Grandma tells me about her early life growing up, her family, and some important insights she's picked up throughout her life.

My mom goes into detail about her life from childhood up until present day.

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Tonia Reaves (51) and Robin Young (23) talk about their experiences in school. They reflect on the impact of racism on their educational upbringings, their experiences adapting to multi-racial school environments, and their hopes for future generations.

my mom’s life

I interviewed my grandma, Myrna, and asked questions about her childhood including her parents and siblings, her motherhood while raising my mom and her other children, and her favorite memories of her grandchildren.

I talk to my dad, Norbert Caillouet, about growing up on the South Side, his experiences touring with bands, and some family traditions passed down through our generations.

In this interview, conducted June 6th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jordy Basabe (17) interviews his mother Yolanda Silva (41) about her childhood in Mexico and her experiences here in the U.S. in Spanish. Ms. Silva shares stories about the experiences...

On November 22, 2017 in La Grange Park, Illinois, Declan Joseph Hynes (13) interviewed Barbara Ann Potucek. Throughout the interview Declan talked to Barbara about her life through her childhood, teenage years, work, marriage, kids and grandkids. Her life was...

Harry Wappelhorst (87) is interviewed by his granddaughter Jessie Steffan (28) and her husband John Steffan (36).

Mackenzie Mares and her great grandmother have a discussion about her life. For example, her close relationship with her family.

I interviewed my dad and asked many questions about his life.

Natalie Lara asked questions about his childhood and life experiences he has had ever since he was little. Also his experience of him come to the United States struggles he had and dreams he has as a child.

This is an interview with my mom about her childhood, important life lessons and memories of her life

Twin sisters Rhonda Winters (47) and Rebecca "Becki" Kuchenberg (47) share memories of small town life.

Although I never knew my great great grandparents, this interview with my grandmother made it feel like I knew them my whole life. On December 31, 2018, I, Kate Godfrey, interviewed my grandmother Carol Burns in Scottsdale, Arizona. The stories...

A talk about my grandmother's life experiences and stories.

How my dad grew up in Chicago

Talking over Mark’s memories

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.