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We talked about my grandmas childhood, dating life and marriage, career and children.

This interview was conducted in spanish with my Mexican grandmother. She talks over her childhood days (while living in both Mexico and California) and the most impactful days of her life. She recalls when she found out she was pregnant...

Ernie Millner (70) interviews his mother-in-law Neva Bowman (93) about her upbringing and experiences in Yuma.

Alex shares with Ryan how when he went searching for a more meaningful job he stumbled on Providence's St. Joseph hospital, the place he was born. Alex talks about how rewarding his job is, working with the elderly and what...

Brady Sih (52) talks with his mom, Gerimae Sih (77), about her childhood and her parents family and siblings growing up as first generation families in America: 2022-10-29 16:24:10

My Grandmother’s experiences herding cattle

We discussed her life growing up in L.A. and her family, as well as political views and protesting. She talked about her wishes for future generations of our family and I, and how she wants to be remembered.

An interview discussing the importance of knowing your family history, filled with a few short stories.

Austin Barraza (27) interviews his grandfather Frank Barraza (88) about his life, including his childhood, his career, and his time in the U.S. Air Force.

Marian Atkins (65) shares what she knows about her mother's life story with her daughter, Veronica Seymour (35). They discuss how she survived World War II as a child in Japan, what it was like for her to immigrate first...

Austin Barraza (27) interviews his grandmother Mary Barraza (84) about her life, including her childhood, her parents, and being a mother.

My step-father tells us how it was like growing up with a strict mom in the country and how he decided to make his very own ski mask.

Friends and colleagues Cheylon Woods (36) and Kiwana McClung (40) discuss their childhoods and their academic work.

One Small Step partners Paula Siegel (69) and Terry Hutchison (82) share a conversation about their families, the most influential people in their lives, their work, and their hopes and concerns for the future.

Spouses, Linda Mccorkendale (71) and David M. Mccorkendale (76), share a conversation about the Ozarks, Missouri, where they have made a home.

Jannie Shea (54) and her best friend, Angela Waner (54), share a conversation about COVID-19, babysitting, emergencies, hitchhiking, and family as they look back on the adventures that they have had together.

My mom talks about her jobs, putting my dad through school, cars, motherhood and the IRS.

The life and the time of Melvyn and Sheila Steinberg. In this interview, we talk about love, jobs, and the city of New York that they call home. Included is their happiest childhood memories, as well as many lessons that...

Jennifer and kailynn talked about Jennifer’s early childhood and her memories of her family. Kailynn learned lots about her mom and her grandparents.

This recording made by John Olsen and Carol Grundfor Pollack was made on December first 2019. We talked about many things like her early childhood and then we talked about her family. There were many different topics that were just...

Today I interviewed my mom on her experience with life and she told me a lot of personal and fun details. She is a very good story teller and I believe there isn’t a dull moment in this interview. I...

My mother and I talked about our her childhood as well as her experience raising three children. I got the chance to hear an embarrassing story about myself as a young child and she told me how that experience made...

My grandma shares her life as she was growing up and her life after her children and grandchildren.

Long-time friends Cheryl Devall (64) and Mona Wilson (61) talk about Mona's reputation as the reigning "Zydeco Queen," what people may not realize about Creole community and culture, and Cheryl's journey of piecing together her own family history.

Armita Ghahremani (14) talks with her aunt, Freeda Saba (50/preferred to not say real age) about her proudest moments, passion and work balance, as well as history that affected her life. We go in depth about her timeline and her...