Mead High School- Senior to senior

We talked about what life is like for my Grandpa as an American and how things have affected his life.

Moving to America

A daughter asking her mother questions about her move to America and questions along the line.

Jessica and Phuong talk about Life in America

In this interview, conducted on November 26,2017 in Austin, Texas, Jessica N. (17) interviews her family friend Phuong D. (67) about life back in Vietnam as well as Phuong's journey to America. Phuong shares her struggles about the trip to...

My Mother: Thanksgiving Edition

My mom went through a lot of hardships and was raised in a tougher environment, but she overcame it and proved to be strong and successful.

18-Year Old Geovanni Celaya and His Life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. I, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(18) about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what mark he would like to leave when he...

Experiences of a young Irish immigrant immigrating to the US to live with his wife.

Mark (The interviewee) is being interviewed by her nephew Kaeley. He is asked questions about how he feels concerning the differences on the US compared to the Ireland.

Catherine Kratka and Adela Damien Silver

Catherine Kratka (19) talks with her grandmother, Adela Damien Silver (85) about her life in Cuba and coming to America. We discuss her childhood, her opportunity to get an education at Columbia University, and her life in America as an...

Decisions and Luck- leaving Germany in 1937.

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

How my mom came to the United States

Kattia immigrated to the U.S because for a better life for her two children in Costa Rica. A scary part into coming to the U.S was never seeing her children again.

The idea of trying to find a better life is part of the human condition

Supervisor Penelope Gross, who represents the Mason District in Fairfax County, shares stories about her career and community. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program for the Fairfax County Public Library’s 2023 Summer...

Recording – 03-02-2024 13:11:34

Discussion of perspectives surrounding PINOVA Plant explosion and legacy of segregation and racial divide at Glynn Academy in early 2000s

Race in America

Phillip Kahl talks to his son, Hunter Kahl, about race in America.

Oral history of the Honors College

Both participants discussed changes in the world at large from the perspective of two different generations.

Oral History

Interview of my grandfather where we learn a little about how he experienced the world as a child, teen, and young adult in America from the period 1952~1974

Chavez- Great Thanksgiving Listen

World History and Events during her lifetime.

My Grandma’s Immigration Story

This is an interview with my grandmother, Marie Joseph. In this interview we discuss her immigration to the United States from Haiti.

RR English American Dream Interview

This interview discusses the American Dream with my aunt. We go into depth about the culture and politics related to this Dream.

Combat Veteran interviews Military Widow

Mrs.Joy was kind enough to share her life experiences with me and I am forever grateful. She is a military widow who owns her own daycare. Being a combat veteran myself, I had countless questions because of the many intersections...