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John tells his children about immigrating to the USA from China in the early 1940’s, adapting to American life, and becoming an American citizen.

Spouses Daniel Polster (44) and Priscilla Rodriguez Polster (42) ask each other about their memories of school and childhood. Daniel talks about his experience at NYU learning from a professor he really appreciated, and Priscilla recalls her memories growing up...

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-30 20:46:45 Growing up in Butte. Going to Grade school. Gene's First Day of School. Rex the dog.

At 16 years of age, my mom, Sohpie Ricordel, had a decision made by her father, Daniel, that changed her life. My grandfather was a school teacher and principal who made difficult decisions for his students and his family. If...

James Desjardin, 83, is interviewed by his wife, Gertrude Desjardin, 77, about his life.

Ethan (47) talks with his daughter, Mia (17) about his experience growing up around cross-dressing and drag in Texas during the 80's

Zareen Jaffery (42) talks to her friend Huda Al-Marashi (43) about how the lack of diverse representation in books they read growing up inspired them to go into publishing and writing respectively; challenging stereotypes in publishing - particularly about a...

Daniel Breen (26) shares a conversation with his mother, Virginia Breen (74), about Virginia's upbringing in Massachusetts, her advocacy for women's rights, and her travels around the world.

Robin Dormaier (40) interviews her friend, Clarence E. Smith (96), about his family, experiences, earliest historical memories, and connection to the people and city of Almira, Washington.

Steve Ela (46) talks with his parents, Shirley Ela (85) and William Ela (86) about their long standing family involvement in the fruit farming industry.

Yana Lee-Fong (62) talks with her friend Marvin Lim (39) about their community and their experiences.

Michael Aronson (48) and his wife Jody London (45) talk about meeting through a singles add in the newspaper.

Danilo Tulagan talks about his life in the Philippines, serving in the Navy in Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and becoming a hairdresser after coming to the U.S.

Interview with my grandma

In this interview, on November 26, 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Louay Zeitoun (15) interviews his mom Samar Kebbewar (47) about growing up in Aleppo, Syria. Samar shares various memories about her childhood, and how religion played a big role in...

father tells daughter about growing up near an amusement park; daughter remembers commuting to WTC on 9/11/01

Lee Ann Marona (45) talks with her father, Don Wilson (72) about his childhood, religious involvement, time spent in the Navy, and his work experiences.

Ray Rosing tells his granddaughter about growing up in Illinois, his experiences in WWII and his family.

Amy Prebil (44) has a conversation with her mom Carol Gallagher (66) about Carol growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, raising children, family vacations, hobbies, and work.

Ricardo Stocker (63) talks to his son Santiago Stocker (26) about his upbringing, his travels, and raising a family.

Bernadette Krentz (85) talks to her daughter, Ann Reilly (60), about growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, going to Beauty School, traveling, and raising her own family on the farm she and her husband bought in 1960, where she...