Dear Mama

After interviewing my mom, I’ve learned that her personality has always been consistent from her past to the present.

Savannah Hill and her Grandpa Adolph Svec’s experiences from college, the military, and his family.

An interview with my grandfather about his experiences and reflections on his life during his different careers. He talks about his military life, teaching life, important people in his life, and the history of his parents and grandparents.

Megan McCormick and her mother Jennifer McCormick discuss growing up, family traditions, and developing one’s identity.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Gallatin, Tennessee, Megan McCormick (17) interviews her mother Jennifer McCormick (44) about what life was like for her growing up in the 70s as a part of a family with traditions that...

Caroline Docherty interviews her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland.

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

1970’s Interview Pt 1

1st part of my 1970’s interview with my dad. We discuss many of the political topics in this part surrounding the 70’s.

1960s interview

My grandma told me about her experience living in the 1960s.

American Dream – Real or Fake?

This interview focused mainly on the childhood and young life of my dad and how he came to be who he is today. He provided me with a very different yet interesting view of what the American Dream really is...

Natalie Miller interviews her mother Sharon Miller about her life experiences.

Interview conducted in Massillon, Ohio on November 27, 2017. The life experiences of Sharon Miller (age 48) and her perspective growing up. Interviewed by her daughter Natalie Miller (age 14). She explains what is important to her, and others she...

Bobby Sidney on music he listened to throughout the decades

Jimmy Sidney interviews his father Bobby Sidney about the music he listened to growing up and as an adult. He also touches on why popular music is popular, and how certain genes like gogo, hip hop, and modern day rap...

My Mom’s Best Friend on Their “Unlikely” Friendship

My mom’s best friend tells me the story behind why she calls their friendship “unlikely,” starting from her childhood in Chicago during the late 1960s.

Defecting from Czechoslovakia with Irene Rosen and Kristin Koznarsky

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

Pt.2

My Grandfather continues to talk about his life but he is scared to open up which I assumed. The thing I like is he hints us with important factors that answer presvious questions. 8:25 he starts talking about my grandma...

Global Arizona – Mother and Daughter Discuss Family History and Immigration

My mother and I discuss her family’s story of immigrating from Serbia to the United States in 1970. She is the youngest of four siblings (pictured above).

Living History Project: Peace

Interview by Cali Wilkinson of Toby Wilkinson to discuss the main idea of peace and human rights. A look into growing up in the 60s and the impact it had on her life to follow.

Interview With Trisha Schaefer

This Interview was recommended by Tony Schaefer while he asked questions to his grandmother about the 1950s & 1960s.