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Conversation with Oma

During WW2 Arnold Duevel wrote almost 800 letters to Margaret, his sweetheart and later wife of 72 years. Arnold talks with his son, Len, of his experiences in the European Theater.

I talked to my grandfather about his life and then how much he means to my life.

A grandson and grandmother talk about war time in rural Florida.

We talked about just his past and memories that truly stuck with him even until now. Discussing his past influences, we were able to connect over the still relevant topics in society today.

This interview is about how my great grandmother grew up, how she met her husbands and about her grandparents. She mostly spoke about her life in marriage, her husband from a young age and her other ones so on. She...

Be (83) talks with Selene (12) about her life and her journey from a small town on the gulf coast of Mississippi in 1935 to Ann Arbor Michigan, 2018.

In this interview my grandmother talks about what is is like to grow up during World War II as well as her experiences during that time.

Me and my grandpa talked about his life. In this conversation was military life and a look into a Texan life

My great aunt Nanny, adopted by my grandfather’s family during WWII, shares her thoughts and memories about that time and her life.

Escape from Austria prior to the beginning of the Second World War

Just an interview between me and my grandmother.

We had talked about the childhood of my grandmother for the most part

This interview is about the Berlin Airlift during World War Two. You will also hear about some personal details into the life of Mr. Pillon.

Matt Rockhill interviews his father, Jody, about his rural childhood and his transition into urban life.

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

Kenny Shold grew up in Port Townsend, Washington and talks about his life growing up, trapping then moving to Seattle to attend school at University of Washington just to be shipped off to war in 1941.

My Uncle Steve grew up on my grandparent's dairy farm in central New York State and is now a Dairy Consultant. We talk a bit about why he left the farm and the changes that he has seen over his...

Interviewing my grandma Young on WW2

Tamiko was born in Japan in 1933. She shares what it was like to go from a comfortable life as a young child to living in a war torn country and learning to survive and thrive by her wits.

I ask my dad about his childhood and heritage

Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

Bodhi interviews Grandma Tookie

I interview my grandma about growing up in Lewistown, PA, during WWII.

This is a interview containing a personal account of living through WWII from the point of view of my Great Aunt Rosemary. A time of turmoil described from someone that attempted to escape the hardships of life.