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We talked about my mom’s childhood, her parents, her life back in Peru, and our ancestors.

Ann Oven (64) talks with her husband, Jerome "Jerry" Oven (62), about their "great love." They discuss their childhoods, courtship, and marriage. They also recount a time Jerry stood up for Ann, which Ann recalls as the first time someone...

This is the life of Richard Max Friendman. Early life on the east coast. Middle life on the west coast. Raising children on a boat. And the future

Mom shared what she learned growing up on a farm, what her grandparents taught her, the tough things she’s gone through. We (her kids) have experienced very little hardship, especially compared to her.

Anya’s life in pureu

My Grandpa Harry grew up as an army brat who moved around a lot. After majoring in general studies, and serving for a time in the army, he never really settled down to a conventional career. He has no regrets,...

In interviewing my dad, I learned many new things that I had not had the chance to discuss with him thus far in my life. First, I learned that he was born in Lima, OH…you know, like Glee. I also...

This interview was conducted in Miami, FL with my mother, Mercedes Arnold.

Robin Woods Loucks (71) talks with Spirit Trickey (32) about her experience as a student sympathetic to integration at Central High School during the 1957 desegregation crisis. ST's mother, Minniejean Brown, was one of the Little Rock Nine, and one...

Julia Portal (74) talks with her niece, Danielle Portal (15) about migrating to the United States from Peru

Moments with my mother have always been deep and meaningful. Most of the stuff I asked her I had already known. We talked about childhoodsand memories of passed regrets and blissful moments one could never forget.

Peter Bankson describes how he ended up going to Vietnam, his early experiences there and his involvements with the people of Duc Pho. He recalls a frightening mortar attack and the dawning realization that violence is no solution to humanity’s...

It was a fun experience listening to my grandma about her child hood

My mother jessica lucero talks a little bit about her childhood and school as a teen. Also shares a story about a real life Christmas miracle.

Susan Kraft (59) and her brother, Michael Kraft (62), share a conversation about their family history, their parents' relationship, and the love with which they were raised.

My mom and I interview my grandma who lived in a ranch in Tupicocha, Peru. Then talks about moving to a city and then to the US. Including memories of her children, regrets and how she’ll be remembered

We talked about her life.

Sebastian Chavez (24) talks to his grandmother Carmen Alean [no age given] about their Peruvian heritage, their memories of food and cooking, and their involvement in the Queens Night Market community.

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

Jose Carrio-Castro (26) is interviewed by his wife Audrey Faunce (26). They speak about Jose, who is currently in med school, and his journey as an undocumented immigrant from Peru, to becoming a doctor, and the barriers that he has...

Infancia y experiencia médica

Talking to my Japanese mother about her life growing up and how moving influenced her childhood and later life decisions.

My father talked about how he was raised, who his biggest influencers were, how he met my mother, and a few other questions.

Today we normally don’t have a chance to talk to the people who matter the most in our lives. On November 24 I sat down with my mom and we talked she told me about her life in Peru and...

Reynaldo Segovia (68) habla con su hija Ysabel Segovia (34) de su vida en Perú, su relación con sus padres y su familia y su decisión de buscar trabajo en los Estados Unidos. [Reynaldo Segovia (68) speaks with his daughter...