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Some questions about their childhood, children, and memories.

2nd part of interview with grandmother

Interview with Steven Gonzales about his life.

We were discussing general things about my aunt’s life overseas and what she learned

What was it like growing up in Germany, and how does it compare to living in the United States.

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oklahoma (Aimee) and San Antonio (Grandpa) Aimee Barclay interviews her Grandpa Robert E. Barclay. Grandpa Barclay shares stories about his life as a kid and his time in the military. He talks...

About her life as being an army brat. Her experiences as a child and growing up with her father in the military.

Grandpa's early life up to when he was on his own with the boys.

We talked about PopPop’s childhood, when he met my Nana and giving advice

My mother, 47, recalls her childhold from the age of 5. Her perserverance through her struggles with her biological family and foster families. How she would change some things if she could but wouldn't at the same time.

I interviewed my endeared grandmother who I call my Nana. She has lived a full and wonderful life. She is an example of a hard working woman and a loving friend and mother figure to all. I’m blessed to be...

This is an interview with 93 year old Jeanette Stroup (Palkowetz) about her childhood on a self sufficient farm in Oklahoma.

We talked about some of my dads childhood memories and jobs. Also what it was like growing up for him and funny stories.

Talks about childhood, parents, and life after marriage!

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...

Questions ranging from growing up, family heritage, civil engagement, and future prospects.

Participants include Jenna Greer and Rebekah Tiernan who are both 18 and are best friends. The interview is for a class called College Success. We discussed a story about a skiing accident, her first impression of me and how she...

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers

Mom reflects on Thanksgiving and aspects of growing up in Pocola, Oklahoma.

Interview with Steven Gonzales about his life.

My Oma, Trudy Chambers, and I, Keely Chambers, reflect on my Oma’s childhood in Germany as we sit together in San Diego. As a fifteen year old in California growing up in 2018 I am curious about how my Oma...

Helga Bell (78) tells her daughter, Insa Wood (54) about her childhood in East Germany during World War II.

Growing up poor in Oklahoma influenced my grandfather to develop a love of travel and a drive to work hard. It also taught him the importance of believing in luck and family.