Growing Up in Chicago

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Megan Daly interviews Michaelena Sheehan on her relationship with her relatives.

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

Discussing a Novel: Jayne and Tonya Lawson discuss the book My Sisters Keeper

In this recording, Jayne and Tonya talk about the authors purpose in writing a tragic book like this and why it was recommended to Jayne

Grace Duck and her dad talk about his childhood.

Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.

Living History Project: Recorded Interview (Cold War & Immigration)

I interviewed my father on life during the Cold War in Yugoslavia. In addition, he explained his immigration journey to the United States.

Lit life: Ramona Dawson and Nichole Dawson discuss “Little Women”

In this recording mother and daughter discuss the main issues of little women, and how our generation understands those lessons differently.

Chicago is Where I Wanna Be

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

Eddy2019/Sociology

A lot of childhood and teenage memories. War’s affect on a military family. What do you think about today’s society?

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Curtis Puckett and John Carpenter

One Small Step participants John "Mark" Carpenter (64) and Curtis Puckett (55) discuss their upbringing, their political beliefs, and issues such as gun violence and wealth disparity.

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Eric Price and Kim Anding

Coworkers Eric Price (42) and Kim Anding (65) discuss their long career at Gift of Hope and the changes they have witnessed as healthcare workers in regards to organ and tissue donation.

The Importance of Reading: Caroline and Amy Lyman discuss Amy’s reading life and most influential novels
September 14, 2018 App Interview

In this recording, student Caroline Lyman interviews her mother, an occupational therapist, Amy Lyman, and they discuss the Amy’s early love for reading, most influential novels, and the lessons learned from them. Interesting take on the importance of reading today...

Kenneth Wayne Bundy and Kenneth Joel Bundy

Kenneth Joel Bundy (son,41) interviews Kenneth Wayne Bundy (father,74) about his childhood, Christmas, time in the military, and about life in general.

Talk with dad

We talked about how my mom and dad met and what my dad’s life was like as a kid

The thanksgiving listing

Today I talked to my sister and I had found out a couple of things that I did not realize before.

Barbara Hester Kurtz and Susan Scott Peterson, November 25, 2021

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her early married life, including maternity fashion and prenatal care in the 1950s, giving birth in a military hospital and moving to Germany with her young family...

Todd Gulley and Tom Lusitana

Todd Gulley talks with Tom Lusitana about his family, his time in the military and about his ethnicity.

A very special interview with my mom.

We talk about her life, and at the end, I have a realization and get emotional. I realized all I have going for me and that I really appreciate my parents.