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In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

July 26, 1964 description of a surprise stroll around the White House drive with The Johnsons

In this recording, a mother and son discuss how Alice Walker’s novel provides unique and interesting perspectives on this issues of rape, abusive relationships, and sexuality.

In this interview, student Kiernan Lynch asks her grandmother about new literary discoveries as she traveled the world and how books have shaped her perception of the world and herself.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

Mike Johnson and Alfred Orrico share how a friendship began through meeting for lunch at the senior center

The story of my mom and the rest of the family starting a new life in North Carolina

Selina Everson (Kaseix) told Alice Taff (Wudashéeyi Tláa) about growing up in a small Native community and learning about her culture. She talked about attending and working in Native boarding schools and discussed her experience teaching young Tlingit children about...

Questions such as, What was school like when you were younger and what was your favorite thing invention are answered by a 105 year old female.

This is a live interview including stories and personal views about my great Aunt, Diane Esmael.

John talks about his life as a journalist, soldier, and a diplomat.

In this interview, high school senior, Allegra Dugan, talks to her older sister, Micaela Dugan, about finding a love for reading and how Micaela's attitude toward classic literature has grown. They discuss life lessons learned from novels and teachers and...

Interview with my grandfather!

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Jose interviews older brother, Javier, about his upbringing in the US from Mexican immigrant parents. Javier shares stories about his childhood and teenage years in the city of Chicago. He...

Katie Spellman (36) speaks with her mentor and collaborator, Christa Mulder (no age given), about their relationship, their pathways in science, what makes for a good mentor and collaborator, and what they have learned from each other.

For Thanksgiving, Quin's Grandma came from Decatur, Illinois and stayed for the week. On Saturday, Quin decided to interview her, and this is that interview.

Around minute 12, the recording didn’t pause, and we were talking about my dog who had jumped on us, but we realized this and got back on track around 12:40

In this interview, I sat down and chatted with my grandfather who is on my fathers side. In addition to that, we talked about how he grew up as a child in North Carolina and Chicago, his time in the...

Alex and Devin share memories about their decades-long relationship, her struggle with ovarian cancer, and what it's like facing the end of life.

Today I interviews my grandma who is 90 years old. She tells me what it was like in her childhood and living in a small town, and what she wants to be remembered for.

In this interview, Dr. Nuran Nabi chats with his grandniece about the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 and his involvement in it. He speaks about his participation in a group called the “Freedom Fighters”, a social activist group that fought...

Sixty-two years together and just as playful as when they first met.

I interviewed my father and asked him about his childhood, my childhood, and his wishes for me in the future.

Kennedy Williams interviewed her grandma (Willie Mae Hines) about her childhood in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois. Willie Mae talks about her family and children and leaving a message to the future generations.

We talked about my grandma's past history with her life, my dad, her husband, and me. It was a great and emotional interview for both me and her