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Robert G. Kullman (94) was interviewed by his granddaughter, Colleen Kehoe-Conn (44) prior to quarantining on February 22, 2020. Grandpa Kullman describes his family and neighborhood during the Depression, childhood, surviving Polio, service in World War II, marriage and family,...

Bruce Ferguson talks with his daughter, Mimie Pacheco about his love of history, farming, and serving in a public service office for over 20 years.

World War 2

How my uncle Dick and Auntie Di grew up during WWII and how it affected them

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

In this interview, held on January 28th, 2021, over FaceTime, Liz Forsell (14) interviews her great aunt, Barbara Smith (78), and great uncle, Lou Smith (80). Lou starts by explaining the reality of growing up during World War II and...

This is a story of the experiences of Ron during his time as a young man in the US Army during World War II.

Helga Bell (78) tells her daughter, Insa Wood (54) about her childhood in East Germany during World War II.

I talked about wonderful memories of my family and friends. It was fun to relive the ‘old days’ with my sweet grandson, Huston. Some of the people and stories he had heard about, but I think there were a few...

I interview my father Herb Staniszewski (60) about when he first saw me, and about his father

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers

Leslie Boettcher (82) talks with he husband Art Boettcher (93) about his childhood, family, volunteer work and career.

Amy Low (48) and her children Connor Low (16) and Lucy Low (14) reflect on their lives and relationships—they discuss Amy’s college days, the backstories of Connor and Lucy’s names, and changes in Connor and Lucy as they’ve grown older....

Kenji talks about his family and childhood