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Recorded December 3, 2019, my dad (Mark) and I (Ethan) discuss what it was like growing up in the 70s and 80s. We go into depth of different experiences and some advice for me and my future.

Alex Jimenez (17) and my mom, Bertha(44), talked about her growing up in Mexico and about her life in the United States. We also discussed about past events. The interview was done on November 25, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Al.

In this interview, Camille Miceli (16) talked to Faye Ervin (70) who is my grandmother. We interviewed on 11/26/17 in Vestavia Hills, AL and we discussed her life and how things are different from when she grew up. We also...

In this interview, conducted on November 25th 2018, Ann Martin Richardson (16) interviews her great aunt, Jackie Ramsbacher (92), about growing up during the Great Depression, her time in the WW2 war effort, and being a Rosie the Riveter.

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Queenie Samaha (16) interviews her neighbor and relative Donna Smaha (65) about her childhood growing up and significant events that have occurred during her lifetime. Mrs. Smaha talks about what...

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama, Braydon Schick (16) interviews his mother Jennifer Schick (43). They talk about growing, childhood, and expectations for the future. Jennifer also gives lots of advice to help through teen years....

In this interview, conducted on November 25th, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. John Christiansen interviews Carol Christiansen on what it was like growing up in the 70s and 80s.

In this interview, conducted on December 4, 2019 in Vestavia Alabama, Sarah Chapman(17) interviews her dad, Seth Chapman(55) about her childhood and his experiences as a young person. He shares his family history discussing his parents origins and his immigrant...

In this interview, conducted on November 26 in Vestavia, Alabama, Connor Wyatt(16) interviews Steve Wyatt(50) about everything, from his childhood to his future. Steve shared his thoughts about his son’s life, his own life, and how raising Connor has affected...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Amariah Thurston (16) interviews her mother and friend Leslie Thurston (47) about her experience of watching Hurricane Katrina unfold. She reflects particularly on the government response to the disaster...

We talked about her growing up, WW2, my grandpa, therest of my family, and immigration.

Beth and I talked about what Thanksgiving means and how it stacks up against Christmas and football and alittle about past events (such as the 2008 stock market crash and the 2016 election) along with what we think of the...

My dad took the time to answer questions about history that affected him. He talked about what it was like to be a part of the Gulf War 1 and explained what it was about and he talked about how...

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Vestavia Hills, AL, I spoke with my parents about their childhood and their families. They each spoke about their families, telling stories of their siblings, parents, and grandparents. They both talked about...

I interview my grandmother on her life and experiences. We speak on World War 2, Vietnam war, the moon landing, 9/11, and more. She discusses her childhood memories and gives advice to teenagers.

In this interview, on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Sophia Velezis interviews her grandfather, Peter McGrath, about his life growing up in Michigan during the cold winters when he ice skated to the warm summers when he water...

En esta intrevista, yo le hago pregustas a mi madre sobre su infancia, creciendo y siendo mama. ——————In this interview I ask my mom questions about her childhood, growing up, and becoming a parent.

We talked about Ed’s past with high school, cars, hobbies, personality, good and bad decisions, and modern hobbies and interests. We discussed our interests and modern events that I did that can relate back to what he has done.

Laszlo Pinter talking about his life before, after, and during his immigration from the Soviet Union during a state of Socialism to America during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights discussion. He describes the struggles of moving to a...

In this interview, conducted in November, 2017, Mary Katherine Smyth (17) interviews her great grandmother, Esther Boggs about her first date with her future husband, Harry Boggs.

In this interview recorded on November 28, 2017, GiGi Grantham (16) interviews her mom, Jane Grantham (49), in their kitchen located in Vestavia, Alabama. Her mother discusses her childhood in Roebuck, newlywed life, and new life in Vestavia. She reveals...

In this interview, created in November 2018, Meghan Meadows (16) interviews her grandmother Carolyn Williamson (79) about her life story. Carolyn shares stories and memories she holds near and dear to her heart, along with some important history she experienced...

He said what advice he would give his teenage self. We then talked about some of his best childhood memories.

My dad had told me about his childhood adventures and mischievous acts like putting squeaky the cat in a fridge to scare his Grandmother. He told me about his History teacher Mrs.Stansen who taught him to work hard. He gave...

In this interview on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Sophia Velezis interviews her grandfather, Peter McGrath, about his life growing up in Michigan during the cold winters where he ice skated and the warm summers when he water...