Moving to America

A daughter asking her mother questions about her move to America and questions along the line.

Interview With My Opa

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

The American dream

I interviewed Coach Baldwin about his past and he outlook on the American Dream.

“I promised myself that no matter whatever happens… none of my kids and grandkids will struggle like I did”

In this interview, Kachane Piturachsatit discussed his experience with the American Dream. How he grew up, what he achieved, and the promises that he made to himself that helped guide his life. Although his life was not easy, he managed...

Decisions and Luck- leaving Germany in 1937.

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

The Story Of Alaina Braxton

On January 4th 2023, Luci Greisman (15) interviewed her grandmother, Alaina Braxton (68). Alaina Braxton was born in 1956 and during this interview, Alaina Braxton shared her love of travel, talked about immigrating to the United States from Ireland, and...

Kate’s Interview With Her Immigrant Grandmother

My grandma is a first generation immigrant to the United States. She came to this country from Ecuador at 8 years old. She shared with me her memories as a young child living in Ecuador and growing up in Chicago.

Who? Me? Yes you mom.
December 9, 2021 App Interview

Thalil Tanvir (16) sits down with his mother and talk together about a lot. His mother tells many stories. Some of these stories include childhood memories, and immigration stories.

On the Topic of Life and how to Live it with an Irish Immigrant
November 24, 2018 App Interview

Jason Wollermann talks with Brian Madigan regarding life, work, and education in the Great Thanksgiving Listen of 2018 on November 24th, 2018. They discuss Madigan's life as he grew up in Ireland and came to America as an immigrant, as...