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Karen Schaefer (80) tells her daughter Jessie Hayden (58) about her childhood, her time in the Peace Corps, motherhood, and being a teacher.

Interview with my mother about who has influenced her life, family history, and her work history and experiences.

Interview with Blanche Hodde about having parents who are immigrants, living during the Great Depression, working as a women and World War II.

“My grandmother didn’t want to leave, and my mother, very bravely at age 24 went back to Prague and got her mother and her younger sister Mimi out of Prague with great difficulty… on the last train before Hitler marched...

From Poland to Siberia, through Europe and Israel, to the U.S.

Daniel Breen (26) shares a conversation with his mother, Virginia Breen (74), about Virginia's upbringing in Massachusetts, her advocacy for women's rights, and her travels around the world.

This is an interview I conducted with my mom for an assignment for school.

The story of Odette's childhood and family history, beginning with her family's emigration from Hungary to France, her move to London, and then the United States.

An interview with my mother.

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.

Talking with my dear friend Iva Kucera about her childhood and immigration from Czech Republic.

Leo Brichta (75) discusses his capture and harrowing experiences in Siberia as a Prisoner of War in WWI. Interviewed by grandson Marshal Granor (16) then a high school student in 1972 as a social studies assignment for Dr. Herman Wohl...

Josephine "Finny" Rosner (95) is interviewed by her friend Jonathan Schwartz (51) about growing up in Vienna before she and her family left the city when the "Anschluss" happened. She also talks about her love for her native city, moving...

Inge talked about her mother’s journey across Europe near the end of the war as her and her family were fleeing the Russians advance.

My dad’s coming to America was not as easy as I once thought. My dad, his parents, and his grandparents all immigrated from Russia/Ukraine to Cleveland, Ohio in the year 1997 because they were exiled. I’ve never heard this story...

Jitka shares her story of getting her nursing degree in communist ruled Czechoslovakia in 1985 and defecting to the U.S. two years later. In the U.S. she couldn't work as a nurse but it was all she ever wanted to...

Professional singer and actress "Miss X" speaks of her Grandmother Cele (Cecelia) Stieber Walko, 1907-1992, and shares some of her incredible life stories in what was meant to be a book on her Grandmother's life.

I interview my 94 year old grandmother about her life and family history. She moved to the U.S. in the late 1920's from Czechoslovakia and raised a family in rural Ohio.

In this interview Maggie Tritremmel spoke with her Opa, Herb Tritremmel and what his life was like growing up, in school, and in the military service in Germany.

Salma Zaccack talks about her life as she rose her kids in Lebanon and Austria.

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

Interview with mom.

One Small Step partners Dagmar Ebaugh (55) and Sandy S. (55) have a conversation where they explore the life experiences that have shaped their political views. As children, they both moved often, which they believe gave them perspective on different...

Interviewed my gramma about her life and school.

First US Olympic Ice Dance Medalist at 1976 Innsbruck Austria Olympics