What it Means to be American

An interview given by High School students, Kaitlyn and Natiya, to better understand what it means to be American

Vietnam War interview with Grandpa Joe

I interviewed my grandpa about his brother Ed who served in the Vietnam war. My grandpa also gave shared his view on the war and how it felt to be at home during the war.

Charlee Strangia

Bobbi Prebis a founding member of the mattichine society talks about her experience as an activist

Combat Veteran interviews Military Widow

Mrs.Joy was kind enough to share her life experiences with me and I am forever grateful. She is a military widow who owns her own daycare. Being a combat veteran myself, I had countless questions because of the many intersections...

American Voices Interview

Interview of How Being American has meant to them

“I am as American as I am Pakistani”

On November 29th, 2020, Rehmat Arbab, age 16, interviewed her Pakistani immigrant mother on her experiences growing up in America. She mentions her life moving from Pakistan, to Florida, and then to New Jersey. She also reminisces stories of her...

Recording – 11-28-2023 21:24:31

I interviewed my oldest sister Kassondra and talked about how her life has changed since she’s had kids.

Oral History Project

This interview was about how our family came to America. The voyage however was not easy, with many illnesses that followed.

US HISTORY INTERVIEW

Me and my partner discussed how we feel about being an American, living in the community, and our experiences throughout life.

From Oklahoma to Belgium

Transplant a young girl from the decidedly western surroundings of Oklahoma to the old world charm of Belgium and anything can happen. For Rhanda Hasley a desire to experience the languages and customs of other cultures was ignited that burns...

Mom explains to daughter the family history of bad spelling

Mother tells story about how many generations ago in the 1800s, her grandfather would steal horses and sell them. He thought he was the best at this business, so he wanted last name to show that, but in the process...

Socialization: from the perspective from a Philippines-born, but now-British citizen

I chose to interview my cousin Ela. Ela is a British citizen who is originally from the Philippines. In the interview, she expands on the key differences between the Philippines and England. We also talk about the topic of code-switching.

Ava Ursiak Interviewing Jen Anderson

Ava Ursiak (17) talking to her aunt Jen (49) in Freeport PA about her life as a child to this day! We talked about her life growing up with her parents, about my cousin Jerin, and her life right now....

Jim Ditzel and Kirsten – LLBean

Jim shared memories from his childhood, work experience and travels around the world