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This interview is about my grandma’s life and things she has done and been through. She talks about memories in her life and when they were either sad or happy, and other things that made her who she is today.

We talked about her childhood in New York and her family. We also talked about our ancestors and coming to America. We talked about her job and some important things from her job that impacted her life.

This interview is between me and my dad. The questions are mostly focused on family.

Interviewing my mother about our ancestors and her childhood.

Interview with Barend Herculaas Phillippus Smit

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 Grandpa and I speak of his life, family, and our ancestors. He explains the occupations himself and family have had and how that’s affected his own life. We discuss the goals of our family and our legacy.

My grandmother has many wishes for the future generations and loves to talk about her past life traveling around the country

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ella Liu (16) interviews her Grandmother Tina Liu (76 born in 1942). Ella asks her NaiNai about her childhood so she can recall memories from China and coming to the United...

A short interview about my grandma’s life as a child and our ancestors’ history

Cousins Cynthia Gomez (68) and Amanda Gonzalez (42) talk about their grandmother Rosa Maria Chavez, their identities, and how they are finding healing through uncovering their family history.

Lindsey Reynolds (granddaughter) came over to Dean and Jewel’s house and talked everything about their life!!

Talking to grandma about our family history.

Fred shared life stories and adventures growing up and working on a farm. Interviewed by his daughter Sarah.

Halicue Hanna (50) talks to StoryCorps facilitator Jeb Backe (26) about her spiritual path to Hoodoo. She reflects on her family roots in Mississippi, her connections to her ancestors, and her experience practicing Afro-Cuban dance.

Jaha Cummings (50) speaks with his mother Martha Bireda (78) about the importance of community, people who influenced him during childhood, and carrying on his ancestors' legacies.

Friends and colleagues Kerry Pinkner (62) and Angela Meyers (42) share a conversation about their favorite family memories, their experiences as working mothers, and their hopes and dreams for their children.

Philbert "PJ" Henderson (32) speaks with his mother, Jill Henderson (57), about the importance of family, life lessons, and his goals for the future.

Will Riesbeck is interviewing his cousin Ian Salvador who is 29 years-old. Will and Ian are cousins and they discussed some of Ian’s memories like family, work, and life.

Matt Mayberry (58) interviews his colleague Mayor John Suthers (71) about his experience in public service, how the city has changed over his life, and his reflections on leadership. Mayor John Suthers also shares stories from his childhood growing up...

This was a brief look at the life of a friend interviewed by a friend.

I discovered my family history by chance on a visit to Los Angeles. My aunt Linda tells me the history of the Juachon family.

I interviewed my mom and we talked about the future and the past in this 8 question interview. For example, I asked what she would want to say to future generations.

Peter Donnelly (63) talks to his childhood friend Charley Perry (62) about growing up in Watertown, Massachusetts.

This interview had details of my dad’s work life and family life.