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I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, in Chicago Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her mother, Vesna Tanceva (43), about her childhood and experience in school. Vesna shares her story of her life in her grandparents' house which was...

Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta (49) sits down with her mother, Nora Sutz (71), to discuss their family history, to reminisce about their favorite family memories, and to remember family members who have passed away.

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

I talk with my dad about his childhood, his regrets and what he’s greatful for, his relationship with my mom, and his grandparents.

The comparison of living down in Mississippi to living in the City of Chicago during this time of year.

We talked about their lives throughout college and throughout their early married life with a few anecdotes about their friends and my parents.

Cheryl Stevens (54) and One Small Step partner Jo Watson [no age given] discuss their experience with racial discrimination, political actions, and family genealogy.

Bob Kuusinen (69 years old) interviewed by daughter Jackie Kuusinen (40 years old) about dad’s childhood and family history. no

I take the time to learn more about who my grandma is, and who the rest of my family was too. Banks, school in Italy, Frank getting taken out by a gold-diggers with a frying pan... There's a lot I...

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.

We talked about how he started his career, older family members, and favorite holidays.

Lukich family background

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...

This is about my Grandfathers past and the ups and downs of it. He explains his own wisdom of truth about life as well.

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

I interview my dad about his parents and what his and their lives were like in Chicago.

My dad talking about his family and his past experiences.

Background conversation with my mom to get an idea of her family heritage and my dads. And just where they grew up so we have that on record.

In this interview I am a 14 year old boy who interviews his older 18 year old brother. Most of the questions I ask are not about family because we are family.

This interview of LaVerne was taken in kalamazoo at Friendship village

Old friends Vonnie McMillan (74) and George Moore (90) recall how they met and share thoughts on the legacies they hope to leave behind.

I got the chance to interview a very good friend of mine, and got to learn more about her family

In this interview, my mother speaks about her family and past.