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Today I interviewed my mom nanci schuld about her family and her history

A short video about the Ford family traditions, from Christmas to jobs in high school.

A short interview about a the life of an imagrent here in Chicago

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, I Heaven Boone (16) interviewed Lyvette Marsh (47) about her childhood , family and current career. She shares stories about her family tradition, her most important impacts and commitment to...

Family traditions, growing up in Chicago during the 70’s

I learned a little bit about my dads family history and what he did when he was my age

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

This interview, conducted December 30, 2020 in Tustin, California Brady Steinle (12) interviewed his grandfather, Thomas Roddel (81).I learned so much about my grandpa’s life. I learned about some of his personal experiences, childhood and his accomplishments. He talked about...

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Isabel won the contest and received $500 towards her elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

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An interview between a granddaughter and her Greek immigrant grandmother.

My grandma has always had stories about growing up in Kansas City and the culture shock of moving to Chicago. So I wantes to hear more about her experiences

Long before texts, emails, and snapchat, if you wanted to talk to someone you either had to write a letter, or use the phone, and not a cell phone. Jake Freedman interviewed his grandfather Saul Freedman about his mid-high school...

I interviewed my mom Fiona, and she revealed some interesting (and maybe even disturbing) facts about my family, her step father who will always be her hero, and what she wants for me in the future.

Just me and my older sister Adilene talking about her as I help her procrastinate on doing her school work.

Ashton Ross interviews his father Kevin Ross about his life, values, and family history. And they discuss the regional history of California, Arizona, and Mexico, and what it’s like to live on the border of two unique cultures.

On Valentine's Day Steve Desroches (47) and Peter Donnelly (62) talk about their relationship, marriage, wedding day and life in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

The story of how my mom got here in the first place.What goes on in her life

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

My mother and I talked about our family and what we hold valuable to us. I believe doing this interview will be something I cherish for the rest of my life.

Audrey Wilke interviews Marcia Scherr, her grandmother, about her life and family growing up. This interview occurred on December 2, 2017 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Marcia Scherr grew up in Chicago, Illinois and she recounts the details of her childhood...

My father tells me about his life story from living in Mexico to the U.S.

Gathering at Juneberry on the anniversary of Dan’s death.

My Great Grandma told stories about her childhood in the 1950s

This interview was more or less me asking my mom about her past, future, and present