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1993 interview of Dolphus Lawrence Putman, the son of an Alabama coal miner who was killed in a mining accident in 1927, relating to his growing up as one of 8 children being raised by a single mother during the...

In this interview, conducted on November 11, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia, Amelia Humphrey (18) interviews her mother Maria Humphrey (48) about her childhood and experiences. Maria discusses the traditions and experiences that made her who she is today. She also...

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017, in Arab, Alabama, Adrianne Smith (16) interviews her grandfather James Hendrix (81) about what life was like in 1930s Fayette, Alabama. He talks about how he lived through the depression and how...

The story of my Nana

In this interview, recorded Nov. 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Adeline Smith (17) interviews her grandfather Jack Mize (77). They discuss childhood, relationships, careers, education and more. He shares about his parents, college experience, and pride in his children and grandchildren.

We talked about her childhood and her morals

This interview is done by Ava Pulver (17) towards my dad Eric Pulver (50). We discussed my fathers childhood relationships as well as his life after. We talked about how he met my mom and how he feels about being...

This is Jonathan Berryhill (47) speaking with John Sawyer Berryhill (16) on Nov. 25th, 2018. He talks about his childhood and his beliefs along with his reactions to recent major historical events and politics. He talks about growing up in...

My Gran (Edna Fowler) talks about growing up on a farm in rural Alabama, where she lived with her parents, siblings, and maternal grandparents during the Great Depression.

Ben Swearingen chats with his childhood best friend about film and milestones in their life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Birmingham, AL, Alison Levine (16) interviews her father, Adam Levine, about growing up during the Cold War. He discusses the effects the war had on him and others. He also details specific...

We talked about her younger self and her stories. We also talked about what it’s like being retired

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

In this interview we talk about my grandmother's life growing up, including World War II and the Great Depression.

A grandson talks to his grandfather about his childhood, civic responsibility and the future of African Americans.

This interview, conducted on November 28th, 2017, in Birmingham Alabama, with my grandmother we call Honey is about her early life. About how she grew up poor with both her parents working, which was rare, to winning cars and appliances...

Growing up in rural Alabama, serving in Vietnam, and loving his family.