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Memories of growing up

I learned how my family came to the U.S. frome Europe. I also learned about my great ancestors

We spoke about my grandfather’s grandparents. We spoke about his brother and what it was like being Jewish in the US and my grandpa’s decision to become an Israeli citizen. Lastly we spoke about his inspirations and his advice for...

Edward J. Powers, Sr. (79) shares stories and memories with his family about his childhood in Pottsville, PA, his career in Public Health, and the life he and wife Helen M. Powers (79) have had so far with their children,...

We began by talking about our families immigration story and moved into how the older generations of our family influenced my father’s life.

For my interview I decided to interview mom, and learn a little bit more about her history

An interview of Tom Houck’s life

We are in Ariella’s apartment and we open up the interview with questions about Steve’s grandparents. This interview focuses on Steve’s humble beginnings. Enjoy!

The story of growing up with 6 sisters in Kentucky to moving to New York and starting a family.

Jennifer Davis (46) interviews Susan "Sue" Chadwick (69) about her family's immigrant experiences and the American dream.

Talking with my mother, Sherry Lucchetti, on Mother's day. We discussed family and reflected on life.

My Grandparents, Lawrence (87) and Theresa (85) Spinelli of Endicott NY. Discussed how their childhoods were, how they met, and life in general.

We talked about my dads life in India. He described various things in India like how his brother viewed him as or why he chose the career he chose. He also showed me the hardhips/challenges of his transition to America....

I asked my grandmother to describe her early life as well as her views on her present day life.

Alit of funny stories, our family history back several generations on Mom’s side in Indiana

We talked about my moms teenage life and the future. We also talked about her hopes for me and my generation. We talked a lot about her dad, who was my grandpa. They were very close and that was a...

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

I asked my grandma a multitude of questions. We talked about her life growing up, meeting my grandpa and everything in between.

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

Married couple Rosa and Luis “Arturo” Perez talk with their granddaughter, Natalia, about their early life in Mexico to their journey and life experience to New York and Texas.

I interviewed my mom about her Grandparents, her job, and memorable moments in her life.

Ethan interviews his Dad and his Grandmother.

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Sora Frankel, born 1919, discusses her childhood in Brooklyn, her parents, & her grandparents.