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In this interview, Grace and her mother explore what it was like growing up in the mid-1990s China and how her difficulties and parental influences impacted her outlook on life and her relationships with those around her.

Story of her life

Jailyn Tapia tells the story about how she adopted and lost her first cat.

Carlisle Indian School Archives and Library Specialist, Barbara Landis.

In the interview, Mrs. King shared with us about the years when she was a young adult in China in the 60s. Later, she also reflected on her experience of accommodating to a new life as she move from China...

I asked my grandfather some questions, which my dad answered some.

I asked my dad about what his life was like when he was younger and he reflected on it through some deeper thought out questions.

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!)

Barbara Kujanpa Saniie (70) tells her son Matthew Saniie (31) the story of her ancestors in the United States starting with her great great grandfather who came from Germany in the 1800s up until meeting Matthew's father in Florida.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

My Mother Evelyn Cope interviewing her Brother James Burkett during a visit to his home in 2016. James began suffering from Alzheimer's disease and passed away in 2019.

In this interview I asked my mom about her childhood, and about her hopes for the future.

Newly minted CNA’s discuss their shared class and clinical experiences

My new friend Lois tells stories about her childhood and the jobs she had when she was younger.

How did you feel when you came to the USA and what was it like when you were a child?

Cultural differences and experience moving from china to the us

Erin Martin (34) talks to her husband Keith Martin (36) about her experience adopting their two daughters, Annika and Eliana. She explains going to Kazakhstan to meet Annika through a blind adoption as compared to the process of adopting Eliana...

My Chinese mother recounts growing up in 1970s Suzhou, China and moving to Alabama in the early 90's to start a new life. She discusses her career, reflects on major life choices, and gives advice.

Pregnancy and the choices made.

I interviewed my grandfather who is 70 years old.

My Thanksgiving interview with my 86th year old Great Grandmother.

Gin Lai Kwei Yee (PoPo 93) talks with her only granddaughter Jacqueline C. Larriva (36) who was raised by her PoPo for a majority of her life. Jacque interviews her PoPo about life and growing up in Guangdong (formerly Canton)...

Interviews at woods at willow creek retirement facility in salem, OR , Grandma Peggy talks about world war ll,growing up in the Phillipines,and traveling to the United states t a young age. She also talks about her spirituality and how...

Suzi Wong (65) interviews her sister, Donna Wong (61), about her experiences as a Chinese American including feelings of straddling two different cultures and cultural expectations from their parents.

Alfred Groos (88) recounts military service with daughter, Laura King (56). He shares about his roles in China and North Korea, his overall feeling towards basic training, conflict, and how his path has been an influence to his approach to...