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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...

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.

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.

Friends Ashley Boone (31) and Sterling Washington (31) discuss their friendship and how it's developed and changed over time. They also talk about their personal growth, goals, and how loss of parents at a young age affected who they grew...

Faith Shimick (16) and her grandfather Thomas (74) speak about his early life, from schooling to jobs and best friends.

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

Interview with my grandma

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

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.

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...

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.

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.