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We talked about their early years and jobs and how they got to America

Papa Joe talks about his childhood moving situation, family life, and experience as a mayor of Bridgeport.

Captain William Jackman

How my dad went to the navy and how my dad met my mom

A daughter interviewing her father about his childhood in England, his parents and grandparents, his marriage and his life in Canada.

I talked to my great-grandmother about her growing up in the Great Depression

I’ll be interviewing my mother in this short interview. The interview shares a part of my mom’s life as she was growing up. Disclaimer: interview is in SPANISH

I (Caleb Nalley, 16 year old junior) interview my grandma (Pama or Beverly Nalley, 80 years old) on thanksgiving 2018 about some of the family history and her favorite moments in life. She told me about childhood stories, friends, and...

That interview was with Amelia who is my oldest grandchild. Who I am very proud of. We talked about my family history and my life as a kid

Mother and daughter duo, Kathy Shepard [no age given] and Alanna Shepard [no age given], recall some of their interesting family history, the travels they've completed together and a few of Alanna's favorite things.

I talked with my Nana about family history.

Emily Stephenson and Tyler Stephenson learn more about family history.

Long and rambling interview with my granny who is about to turn 100 years old!

My grandma told me stories of how my mom was as a kid and how she raised her. She told me all about her life as a kid as well.

James "Jimmy" Hallyburton (39) interviews his colleague Lauren Stein McLean (47) about her journey and experiences as the first woman elected to serve as mayor of Boise, Idaho.

Ricardo Alberto Mazariegos (57) shares a conversation with his daughter, Ryo Mazariegos (23), about how their family first came from Guatemala to arrive in the United States.

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

Little known details about her life, family (both mother and father) as well as her in- laws (Oconnell family - also from Brooklyn and later West Chester, specifically Mount Vernon)

Andover Stories of American Identity: Betty Desjardins, shares lots of fond and funny stories about growing up in Andover. With many generations in Andover, she has deep connections and love for her home.

Grandfather Charles Brittain (78) discusses his life experiences and family history with grandson Michael Brittain (29).

Siblings Genevieve Chavez Mitchell (66) and James "Jim" Martin Chavez (64) come together to share memories of their grandparents on the Chavez and Tafoya sides of their family, as well as memories they have from growing up.

Family History of the Bannon, Stanner, Bryan, Nelson

Conner Maguire (15) interviews Cherris Maguire (74), his grandmother, about where she grew up and what it was like.

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

My grandma tells me about my grandpa and his insane jokes he’d tell.