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Simon Draper's uncle, Don Johnson, moved to Japan in 1994. He recounts his experiences of entering a foreign country. He also talks about some of the favorite experiences and jobs he had outside of the US. Towards the end of...

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

Tamiko was born in Japan in 1933. She shares what it was like to go from a comfortable life as a young child to living in a war torn country and learning to survive and thrive by her wits.

We talked about my grandmas childhood, dating life and marriage, career and children.

Doug Sims shares his perspective on libraries as centers for connecting communities.

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.

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...

I learned many things that I did not know from my grandmother.I did not know that she was very poor as a child. I also did not know that she enjoyed going to school in Cuba. I learned that she...

We talked about how life was coming to america and how life was growing up in japan.

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...

Jenny Rask: 2020-11-16 00:25:40 Jenny Rask Interviews dad Gene Rask about his life. Growing up with his family. Starting off talking about the 2020 elections and Biden/Harris winning the election, turning the republican dominated senate democratic. He remember the life...

Adam tells the story of his grandfather choosing his surname

Hear the story of Hilmar de Moraes, from childhood stories to achieving his job. Listen to his viewpoints and his wisdom. Pay close attention to his knowledge on the society and how to self-educate. Escute a história de Hilmar de...

In collaboration with Shiho, we have launched the Obaa-chan in the cloud project. She has interviewed her 92 year old Grandmother, her mother and aunt for her children to be able to access “in the cloud” when they share these...

My grandma, Joanne “Mimi” Martin, and I talked about her experiences with many different things including voting, living in Japan, traveling, working, and growing up in the 1940s. We talked about her job in Japan during Vietnam. She told me...

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...

We talked about just his past and memories that truly stuck with him even until now. Discussing his past influences, we were able to connect over the still relevant topics in society today.

A grandson interviews his grandpa.

In the beginning, Michelle talks about the difficulties of adjusting to a new environment. Then, the topic smoothly transitions into one consisting of wisdom that can be applied all throughout life.

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.

Keyonna Williams: 2020-11-28 22:18:24.... Keyonna Williams (15) talks with her stepdad, Hermon (42) about life, illness, and God.