Life stories with my Grandmother Zita Arkushenko

My Grandmother tells me about some of her life stories, talk about her mother which has witnessed horrors of Soviet Government, talk about how she met her husband, and other life stories.

"I got to meet a family member who I had never met before who lived behind the Iron Curtain."

Leroy Duvall recounts his service in Europe and how it brought his family together.

Alex and dad

My father’s name is Alan Johnson. He was born in the year 1957 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He told me that his first job was a caddy at a country club but he didn’t know how to carry the clubs...

Eleanor interviews her longtime friend and first roommate at SFSU Michelle.

I talked to Michelle about growing up in Ventura California, her childhood, and her family. we also discussed her life at college and what it's like being first generation.

Interviewing my super young, glowing, Grandfather

Sara McCusker, 15 years old, interviewed her grandfather Joseph McCusker, 88, at his home in Manchester, Vermont. Sara wanted to know about his childhood, youth, and adulthood, including what he remembers about raising her father.

Meredith Rowland and Liz Wessel

Meredith talks with her colleague, Liz, about her journey to her nursing career, starting in a veterinary clinic, the Army, and finally Cal State Fullerton. She and Liz talk about working in Home Health and the challenges, and joys of...

Veteran Interview Project

Derek Mcgee (44) talks with Ruthy Flint (15) and Eliza Smith (16) about his time in serving in the infantry in the marine corps for th the Iraq war.

Peter and Leo Fontneau 1946-1964

Leo Fontneau talks with his grandpa, Peter Fontneau, about his childhood growing up in Winchester Mass. and memories of the life of his father and grandmother. Other topics include, the US Coast Guard and the Cold War.

A veteran's tale: before, during, and after war

A discussion of war, politics, and society, all through a veteran's eyes.