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My grandma grew up in a full house but it was good because she was able to be cared for by her aunt when her parents had places to be. Her childhood was sometimes chaotic since she grew up in...

Interview about childhood memories and experiences.

Details of Will’s life. (Ignore is trying to figure it out at the beginning)

Talking to my Great Grandmother about her life, her family, and some random little things.

This interview took place at my grandmas house in November 2017. My grandmas name in Catherine Taylor and we talked about her life as a child and into adulthood.

I asked my grandparents about their childhoods and relationships through life. Topics such as modern drug use and safety are covered, along with some interesting family factoids.

“You came you saw you conquered” -Alfred Morgan Alfred Morgan shares his life with his granddaughter Rachel Meshach. He shares stories from his time in the navy and stories from his childhood. Alfred also gives many great life lessons during...

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

Cassidy and her pap talked about his childhood and love life.

I sat down with my uncle Pete and we talked about what it was like to grow up in a small town in the 1950s. He talked about his sister and what she was like as a teenager. He talkes...

My mother, Joyce Hollobaugh, discusses how her life experiences competing in volleyball and softball and her career in respiratory therapy has made her the person she is today. As she discusses her experiences, my mother describes all the important life...

This interview was conducted with my mother, Vanessa Steckel, in which I asked her about her childhood, work life, and about me. This interview was heartfelt and it told me more about my mother that I may not have known...

A fairly recent transplant from West Philadelphia to Tacony, Charles is an artist, singer, dancer and event producer in the performing arts of Philadelphia. Charles gives insight into his involvement in the flourish Art scene in Tacony, also known as...

We talk about my moms life and interests, getting closer to each other

This is an interview between my grandmother Lauretta Alberti and myself. The questions were compiled by the extended family and the interview occurred during a family reunion over the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend.

Mabel Wilson (95) speaks about her life with her grandson Adam Wilson (35). Stories include her father running from the 'rebels' during the civil war, how she raised three kids alone after her husband was killed in the Korean War,...

In this interview, Emily Lambert (14) interviews her mother Sindy Lambert (37) on November 25, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mrs. Lambert shares about her childhood and the influences her parents and husband, Chuck Lambert, had on her. She discusses...

Estela Fernandez, born on December 6th of 1940, is the daughter of European refugees who came to Buenos Aires, Argentina during World War 1. She talks about her fondest memories, such as hanging out with her families on the weekends,...

My grandfather, Robert Chase who is 87, talks about his experience with World War II and his time as a biologist. The interview was conducted in November of 2017 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

The adventures of a kid from Brown’s Flat, CA in Berkeley, the Peace Corps, and beyond

In this interview, Jill Schaeffer (age 44) reflects on her life. The interview is directed in chronological order. It begins with her discussing her childhood. She talks of memories with her family. It then moves to her growing up. She...

Edward J. Powers, Sr. (79) shares stories and memories with his family about his childhood in Pottsville, PA, his career in Public Health, and the life he and wife Helen M. Powers (79) have had so far with their children,...

I interviewed Cassidy because I wanted to get to know her even better

This is an interview with my great grandma, Dorris Halogen. This was recorded on November 23rd, 2017. In this interview, she discusses some early memories, as well as some modern topics. She discusses different parts of her life and how...