Oral History

This was a interview I conducted with my Grandmother about her life in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child and what it was like growing up. We also talked about my ancestry and what it was like moving to the...

Working in Another Language

Despite being in Japan for the earthquake in 2011, Gerald Hirshberg doesn't tell that story, because stories of interacting with the place and the people are far more earthshattering. In November of 2017, Kate Hirshberg interviewed her grandfather, Gerald 'Jerry'...

A memorable encounter with an older French woman while traveling in Europe

Elizabeth met an older woman in a small town in France who seemed to be eternally grateful to all Americans for the help they gave to France during World War II

A Look into My Dad’s Childhood

I ask my dad about his childhood and growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan. He gives me an insight to what it was like to grow up around the war and how he dealt with it.

Vietnam War

Jess Gordon was almost drafted for the Vietnam war. This is his story....

The Story of Kadiatu Sheriff

Kadiatu Sheriff, my mother, gives me a look into her struggle in Africa, her move to the U.S., and how she adjusted to the American lifestyle.

Where are you from?

A mother talks to her 10-year-old son about a trip to his birthplace.

Which story should I tell?

Charlie shares his experiences through out his time in the Air Force.

The story of being in the military

My dad tells about how it was being in the military and giving details about his life that I didn’t get to see when I was little.

Interview with My Mum #hinghamoc2017

Here we talk with my mom and her early life struggles in Vietnam and how she adapted to life in the US.

The Life and Travels of Violet Carbone

An overview of my life in an attempt to give future generations a small example of what life was like during my lifetime and insights I've gained along the way.

Intercultural exchange and it’s significance

Cultural exchange is necessary in improving cultural tolerance and bridging gaps between nations.

Ethnographic Interview – Cassidy and Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz and I share some differences between our home countries of Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as differences between our own beliefs and families.

Grandparents Courtship in the 60’s

Pete and Jewell tell the story of their proposal, marriage, and military deployment in the 60’s

Carrier Family History Interview

The short history of my mom’s side of the family in the US. I spoke with my grandpa about our families involvement in major US wars.