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Ini Efiom-Ekaha had 6 children that she raised to become very successful. Throughout this journey, she learned French, became the first female president of her insurance agency, and became a member of the Risk Management Society.

Executive Producer Nichelle S. Carr (Class of 1998) introduces the Black Women of Amherst College Storytelling Project

Dr. Mauro Nobili is a history professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Here he discusses his research as it relates to the fabled city of Timbuktu and the linguistic challenges posed to those addressing similar areas of interest.

Grammy talking about how she made her family bookcase quilt.

My aunt and I talk about my grandmother and her mother who passed away 14 years ago.

Interviewing Sutton’s grandfather

Here Nico, 16 years old, interviews. This is about my mom (51) and her life before and during covid. She first talks about her growing up and life lessons she’s learned. Then she talked about her life in the military...

This story is all about my grandmother discussing her experience and thought on receiving her citizenship, and the U.S. Government. The interview also includes pieces of her past experience with the government in Mexico.

Interview with my father about history and the change of times.

I interviewed my grandfather about his life. We enjoyed a good conversation where I got to learn new things about him and while we enjoyed some quality bonding time together.

This interview is about my mom and the memories that she has and who is important in her life.

In this interview, my mom and I discussed her childhood, adulthood, found memories, and important historical/ political things that stand out to her. We also talked about our relationship and other personal things that had an impact on her life.

Mom

Amelia VanWinkle (14) interviews Carla Graves (64) her grandmother. Amelia’s questions ranged from Carla’s childhood, her answers mainly related to her religious life and going to a Catholic Church in the South. Later, she shares her time working, her first...

Me and my Great Uncle John talk about the early 60’s and his time living through many of the great events that occurred around that time

This interview took place on December 2, 2018, in Fairfax Virginia in Arja Turtiainen’s home. Victoria and Arja Turtiainen discuss how Arja grew up and her different experiences in life. Arja Turtiainen was born in Finland, then moved to Kenya,...

This interview was conducted on November 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interviewer/Granddaughter, Ashley Paffett (16), talks to her Grandmother, Sandra Spitz (71), about what it was like growing up in Ohio and moving to New Mexico. They also talk...

thanksgiving history project interview

Grandson Daniel Weida and Grandmother Joan Weida discuss life in the US during the 1960s

Kate shares with Molly about her connection with The Mount as a family member and then as a foundation board member.

The interviewee was asked questions about Some modern day topics such as love, racism, and Guns. The Interviewee had to critically think about some life changing decisions that has effected him or can effect the future and the environment around...

Rachel Pierce interviewed her grandmother, Dorothy Flippen Miller, about her childhood and how her religious beliefs impacted her outlook on life. Dorothy recounts the stories of her mother and grandmother.

“The jumper had a little bib on it…like overalls, but not like overalls.” When Jenny (on the right) is in middle school, her grandmother, a tailor, makes her an ill-fated jumper. Despite hiding it in the back of her closet,...

I ask my mom a series of questions about certain aspects of her life and a few opinions. We talk about family as our dog plays in the background and we remember the past sitting of the couch.

Interviewing my son