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Elizabeth Tilles (89) talks to her granddaughter Rebecca Tilles (21) and friend Susan Goldstein (66) about her life growing up in Germany and working as a nurse during World War II.

Susan Goldstein (66) interviews her partner, Victor Herbert (82), about his unconventional life living around the world and then settling down in Berkeley in their relationship.

Lois tells stories about growing up in South Dakota, studying journalism and her many carriers throughout her life.

Violet Hittle, 97, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Doreen Myers,50.

Mary Stevenson, 63, was interviewed by her daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson, 27, about her life.

Dennis talked about his work as minister, which he deeply enjoyed, as well as about his family.

son interivews his mom about how she single-handedly raised her three sons once her husband got very ill. until then she’d always been dependent on her husband. very nice interivew.

Dan Shellenbarger interviews his mother, Sue, about her activist work.

Bess talks about what a wonderful life she has had and how much she has loved her husband.

Roz interviews her parents for their 50th wedding anniversary and tells them things the family has said about them.

Mom sliding down a snowy hill on cardboard boxes

We talked about family traditions, college, jobs and parenting

In this interview I attempt to unearth the life of my aunt who died at age sixteen through my mother's memories and stories, further adding to the mythology which surrounds her life but also bringing it to terms with reality...

We talked about the hard times but also the good times throughout my mom’s life. She also told me that she’s proudest of my brother and I’s effort in school.

I asked 6 questions

We talked about my grandmother growing up in Starkville, MS. We discussed work as a teacher, and lessons she has learned in life.

I talk with my oldest brother, Nick about his upbringing and influences on him to pursue a career as a first grade teacher. We talk about the role of a teacher, and the advice he would give to others doing...

In 1985 my mother Marianne received the news her older brother Dennis had been diagnosed with leukemia. She tells the story of how the news was broken to her, the search for a bone-marrow donor, her donation and his remission.

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

Marian Goldstine, 67, talks to her daughter Susan Goldstine, 38, about her grandparents, parents, and extended family, who fled Germany during the Holocaust.

This interview contains stories from my uncle’s time in Belize as a college professor. He introduces his charity and ways of funding a small community as well the memories he has made with family, friends, villagers, and students as a...

During the 1980’s in Seoul, South Korea, parents were determined to send their children to best universities to succeed and have a prosperous life ahead of them. Most kids were usually under the control of their parents and obeyed what...