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We talked about my great grandpas and my grandmothers childhood and important people in their lives. I asked my great grandpa about his time in the military and they both had great answered for the complex questions.

In my interview I asked my grandpa, aka Poppi, about his relationship with my Grandma, aka Zsazsa. He talked about how they met, what they thought about eachother, there wedding, and advice for me or anyone. I've always admired his...

Society has changed. Working hard is what gets you places.

How a family wanted a new life and decided to move into the United States.

In this interview we explore my families history with my mother who grew up in Santa Ana in the seventies. She shares details into our family’s past some of the jobs that they did and how she a mexican woman...

This interview with my dad actually was kind of more casual then I thought it would’ve been and I really appreciate that he had this conversation with me

My dad talks about his life

My mom talks about how she met my father, difficult memories and how proud she is of me.

I talked with my Pawpaw on a lot of past experiences and how his childhood life was. We also discussed his careers and family.

This talks about were my grandma’s family is from. It also describes some close family members. Also what traditions they celebrated.

Our first day as husband and wife and we reflect on our wedding and our life together thus far.

My mom and I talked about what she did as a child and how that influenced her as an adult.

In this interview I talk with my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country.

This interview there was a lot of sentimental questions that really had my mother thinking and also questions that brought hot into the room.

Family history from Mexico to Ohio in 1929. Growing up as a Mexican American in Lorain, OH

My parents who have been married 17 years describe the first time they met, their first date, marriage, and when they decided to have kids.

Marriage and Family

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

In this interview I talk to my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country

Being a mother, what she wants grandkids to know. Life with Grandad. Faith.

In this interview, conducted on December 8th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas, Haniya Parakkavetty (16) interviews her mother, Shabana Hameed (40) about her childhood abroad and her experiences while moving to the United States. Mrs.Hameed shares her stories about her childhood...

my grandpa and i talked about him growing up. we also talked about his relationship with my grandma.

The culture in Mexico and the way people treat other people like family

Dorothy explained what her life was like growing up in the late thirties and early forties. She explained her feelings towards raising her children, and shared some of her own childhood experiences.

In this interview, conducted in May 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Aiden Fisher (15) interviews his grandmother Janie Bishop (75) about her past, and present. Miss.Bishop shared stories about her involvement with her grandchild, son, and other prominent family members....