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Escape from Austria prior to the beginning of the Second World War

This is a compilation of several stories about my great grandma, Sylvia Oscar. She was a stubborn, tough woman who sometimes made funny mistakes.

We talked mainly about his childhood and what he remembers about my mother.

I interviewed my father about how was growing up back then was for him. As well as how was school like. This interview was on November 26,2018 in Brooklyn,NY. He talks about his school life and more all in 4...

A mother’s life

We had talked about the childhood of my grandmother for the most part

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

In the interview me and my uncle talked about life in Syria and what the difference is between there and America. We also talked about the military and something that they remember clearly that happened in the US.

After over 10 years of pancake-filled breakfasts and festive holidays with him, Felicity finally decided it was time to give back. For the first time in a long time coming, she decided to put her Uncle Gary in the spotlight....

In this interview taking place on November 24th, 2017 in Menlo Park, California, Dylan Engels interviewed his grandma about many things about her life. Sharon Cutcliffe (grandma) shares thoughts and stories that took place in her hometown and even where...

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...

Cooper Union, getting married, early career

Ori Har: 2020-06-03 Maya Laur, age 18, talks with her family friend Rabbi Ori Har age 66. They discussed her family history and how her legacy as a daughter of Holocaust survivors impacts her life today and lives of future...

Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

Discussion with two professional women who were raised in New York.

Looking back at the life of a first generation child of Holocaust survivors

In this interview, recorded on November 23, 2017 in Merrit Island, Florida, Simeon Swaby (14) interviews his uncle Daniel Inyang (46) about his childhood growing up in Nigeria, and his life immigrating to the United States. He shares stories of...

What was talked about was how my mom grew up, how she meet my dad, and her perspective on religion

On January 1, 2020 in Pennsylvania, Sophia Cozza (14) interviewed Matthew Cozza (43) about his time working for the FAO. He comments on how long the hiring process took, and what daily life looks like on the job. He also...

Looking back at the life of a first generation child of Holocaust survivors

Interview of the pandemic with my family

I am Daniel Mueller and I am 14 years old and I took this interview with my Grandma Gigi who lives alone nearby and she has dementia. We took this interview in my house after thanksgiving dinner on November 23,...

During this interview, conducted on October 1st of 2018 in Bronx, New York. Axell Caceres interviews his father Orlando Caceres about his life and experiences. Orlando Caceres includes stories of moving to the United States from the Dominican Republic. All...

Talking about my grandma’s move from Lebanon to the United States. Also about how it was to move to a new country back then.