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We talked about her childhood family and school

We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

Asking my sister questions to learn more about her. Also, talking about some struggles she currently faces.

A lot of talk about school years and stuff, what growing up was like then

David Jensen discusses how growing up on Long Island and other events in his life have shaped him. He then talks about his careers as a firefighter and nurse, the lessons these jobs taught him and his hopes for the...

My uncle tricked my father into believing that he bought a car for a nickle, and comedy ensues.

Coming from Moshi, Tanzania, Hanz Riziki talks about the challenges he faced regarding his education, and his pursuit of a new life.

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

My mother talked about her experiences of living in New York and her passion for education.

We talked about everything from childhood to military service to current political events.

Mark McIntyre (71) and Robin Hickey (71) find commonality in their ages, marriages, and children, but also differences as they discuss their thoughts on parenting, environmental regulations, unions, social mobility, and race relations.

Great Aunt Elaine was the daughter of Jewish immigrants, and she performed professionally in radio, theater, and TV.

At dusk staring down the Manhattan Bridge, Chloe and myself attempted the impossible. An interview in the streets of Brooklyn. I realized I thought I knew how to share on the fly but then other memories came up and I...

Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

Mr. Nolan speaks with Mrs. Everitt about his love of school. Mr. Nolan describes his childhood as “picture-perfect, as picture-perfect can be.” His excitement for learning and the school community led him into the classroom as a teacher. With over...

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

We discussed my Mom’s childhood and how her later life was along with her present. I asked deep and general questions about her life.

My grandma and I talked about her childhood and passions and aspirations for me and my future.

Rose talks about learning to read, growing up, and how she got to where she is today.

My grandmother tells me about her life as a child and a parent.

My moms life

We talked about PopPop’s childhood, when he met my Nana and giving advice

On Thanksgiving day I sit down and ask my grandmother questions about her life and her memories of me.

Renee Meer shares a few memories from her childhood including a Yiddish song!