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In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, in Chicago Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her mother, Vesna Tanceva (43), about her childhood and experience in school. Vesna shares her story of her life in her grandparents' house which was...

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

In this interview you will hear about what my Mother's life was like as a child and what shaped her to be the women she is today. Also you will hear about how my birth affected her. This is for...

Talking to my great grandma about the great depression and WWII

Dr. Audrey Kramen Gordon (age 88) shares with her long-time friend Anne Rooney (age 71) stories of her Grandma’s love and legacy, as demonstrated through her Friday night Sabbath meals, and especially through Grandma’s cookies made with Hershey’s kisses. Audrey...

John Miller talked about his life, his various jobs, his loving wife, his parents/grandparents, and life advice.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Roswell, Georgia, Adalia Molina (17) interviews her two great aunts, Judy (63) and Awilda(70). Throughout the interview they discuss their childhood and relationship with their other two siblings, Maggie and Jorge. They...

Talking with Grandpa by the fire on Thanksgiving Day

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

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

I talk with my dad about his childhood, his regrets and what he’s greatful for, his relationship with my mom, and his grandparents.

The comparison of living down in Mississippi to living in the City of Chicago during this time of year.

I talk to my dad, Norbert Caillouet, about growing up on the South Side, his experiences touring with bands, and some family traditions passed down through our generations.

I take the time to learn more about who my grandma is, and who the rest of my family was too. Banks, school in Italy, Frank getting taken out by a gold-diggers with a frying pan... There's a lot I...

Growing up Chicago during the great depression, world war 2, and the Korean War.

About family ancestry, growing up during the depression, and life learned lessons.

Grace and Isabel(16) interview their grandmother about her father’s family, immigration, and experiences in America, and our Grandfather talks about about his family too.

History of Technology in IBM, Irish Catholic movement in high schools on the north East side of Chicago. History of club Alabam burying the Great Depression. (Pictured: Marcella Benett 1928)

Christopher "Chris" Conkell (33) speaks with father, William "Bill" Conkell (74), about his life as a Secret Service agent and health challenges.

We talked about how he started his career, older family members, and favorite holidays.

How does the child of immigrant parents become a greatly respected and successful businessman, with nothing but diligence and hard work? On November 28, 2017, Jade Mars interviews her father Michael Karlin in Beverly Hills California. He will talk about...

This listen was about life growing up as a kid and growing up around family. Also going through rough times.

We talked about my grandfathers childhood and his life up to now, including his teenage years and how he met my grandma

Genevieve Dominick speaks about her experience in Chicago between the Great Depression to the present (2017).

My mother shares the story if fishing at Belmont Harbor in Chicago for dinner during the Great Depression.