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The childhood of DuWayne Penfold

This is Matthew Routt (16) interviewing his mother Alison Routt (49). This was interviewed in Flint Michigan. She talks about her life with her siblings when she was young and her passion for music and how that came to be.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Lawrence Gramse Jr (15) interviews his mother Quayondra Smith (35) about her life as a young mother in a fairly hard city. Quayondra shares her story of how she hid...

Teddy Simmons III (46) interviews his father in law, Eldon Ronald Warr Senior (93) about his personal experiences as a jazz musician in 1940-50s Detroit.

Interview of family friend by 6th grader.

Parker Kennedy interviews his Grandfather about his life growing up in the era he did and emotional events through his life.

In this interview, Mikaiah Holbrook (15) interviews her grandma Phyllis Holbrook (60), located in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Holbrook shares her experiences as a child and tells about what it was like having ten siblings with two strict parents. She explains...

On November 23, 2017 Ken (79) talked about the life lessons he had learned throughout his life with his grandson Jack (15). Jack still has the world at his feet and has many years ahead of him and wants to...

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Savannah Brown (15) interviews her dad, Danyel Brown (55), about his childhood and how it has made him mature over the years. Mr. Brown shares funny stories but towards...

The evening of November 21st, 2017, Eli Frank (15) sat down with their Grandmother DD (age and last name not provided due to partner request) for an interview. DD told many stories about her life as a child on a...

In this interview, recorded in November 2017, in Henderson Tennessee, Keegan Maguffee(16) gets to spend his Thanksgiving interviewing his Uncle, Gary Mcknight(63). Keegan asks what Gary's was like while living in Flint, MI. Gary tells Keegan what following what you...

Grandma Bonnie told me about her life growing up and the hardships of WWII. She also told me about meeting my Grandfather and how they moved around. She had a great attitude about school, work, and moving.

I interviewed my mom and dad about the overall issues and situations that went on in there lifetime after 1968.

Joel Hodge (76), is interviewed by his grandson, Jacob Mihelich (17). Joel discusses his life in Laurium, Michigan. Joel was a trucker and had a passion for the open road.

I am interviewing my 47 year old mother about her life back then and many more thing. Skip to 8:40 to hear the funny story of my first track meet

On November 21st, Alicia Osborn (15) and her mom Jeanine Coursen (51) talk about funny memories from Jeanine’s childhood. Jeanine talks about many of the jobs that she’s had and what was her most/least favorite. Jeanine talks about funny stories...

In this interview Grace Pangerl (15) speaks to Tenille Norton (34) about different parts of her life. For example, how she knew her husband, Doug, was the perfect match for her and her first date with him. Also it talks...

On Nov. 25 In Flint,MI, Juan Guerrero lets us in on how he was raised, how he almost lost it all and how he recovered.

She doesn’t know anything other than this. Mattie burrage talks about life growing up in Mississippi and her move to Michigan. She explains what it was like moving forward. Through out she tells funny,scary and heart warming stories you wouldn’t...

Gloria and Beryl discuss Gloria's early life in Detroit, Michigan

In this interview from Flint Michigan on November 27th 2017, Emily Carroll(16) interviews her dad, Mitchell Carroll(56). They talk about how Mitch grew up in a large family from Flint in the 1960s. Mr. Carroll shares an embarrassing moment at...

We talked about the experiences my mother went through as growing up in a white community as an African American and how it has molded her into who she is today. Around 22:50, I asked my mother out of her...

Interview with Lyda Stillwell who spent her life working in theatre primarily as a theatre director and professor. Lyda resides in Friendship Village Kalamazoo as of fall 2021 during the time of the interview.

Today I interview the most important person in my life, Rapheal, aka my dad. Throughout the interview he tells me about how he became the wise, hard-working dad he is today and where he gets all his information. We also...

Interview questions of the life and career of Dr. Lalonde