Interview With My Opa

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

My Mom Remembers Her Parents

In this interview, my mom reflects on her life. She also reminisces on her father.

How Omi immigrated into the United States

We talked about how Omi got from Germany to America and how she felt during the trip.

Thanksgiving Bonus Activity

Me and grandfather talked about his life and how my family came to this country.

Thanksgiving with Poppop

Growing up in the early 1900’s. Life, marriage, and family.

WWII and Escaping East Germany

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.

Rita Jannusch McKenzie – Life in Germany, life in the United States

My grandma and I drove through a starbucks and sat in the parking lot to do the interview. I asked the first question, sort of knowing the answer would be germany; I figured it would be a good place to...