My dad’s childhood in Braintree, Massachusetts

In this interview, conducted in January 2020 in Hingham, Massachusetts, Jill Tyrrell (17) interviews her father about his childhood and growing up in a family of 11 children. Mark shares a few funny childhood stories and activities he did when...

An interview with a mother and daughter, raised in different locations

This interview was between a mother and daughter. The mother does not know fluent English; therefore, I did this interview in Spanish. The Spanish language is also familiar to me, since it is my native language. In this interview, we...

a lovely interview with my Papa

Today I talked about my Papa’s life in the car. We talked about his life, childhood, kids, memories, and favorite things in his life. I had 14 questions to ask him but he had short answers so I had to...

Conversation with my dad about Cape Verde and moving to America

My dad immigrated to the United States from Cape Verde during his teens. I wanted to get his view on what his life was in Cape Verde compared to what it became once he moved here.

My Mom’s Life Story

In this interview, I, Alanna Diaz interview my mother, about her life. We talk about fortunate and misfortunate events and I get to know a little about my mother that I never knew. My mom talks about her childhood and...

Auntie Jo

Talking about the ups and downs of her life and how faith in god has affected her life.

APUSH Grade Reclamation Project: Semester 1

This interview was between my grandma, Bettie Sarver, and me, Lindsey Barrett, about what her life was like from childhood to retirement.

98 years ago …

My grandmother and I talk about her past from the 1920s to present. We talk about the second world war and how that affected her life as well as how her family managed as immigrants.

Mary Kay

Stuart asks his dad questions about his dad's mom, Mary Kay.