Memoirs of A Great Black Man…my dad

I interviewed my father who helped gave great advice for young couples, raising children, etc

Mary S. (Puts) Costigan with two of her sons Joseph and Paul Costigan February 2022

Mary S. Costigan (nee Ensenberger) age 91 speaks with two of her sons about stories from her youth in Bloomington, IL and her rich family life.

How My Work and Education Has Shaped Me

In this interview, conducted in November of 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Keyla Garcia (17) interviews her mother Karla Franco (45) about her experiences growing up in relation to school and work. Ms. Franco describes her time in school as a...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Over the weekend, I asked my family members a couple questions in order to get to know them better. I am grateful to have them in my life and I’m glad I had the chance to learn more about their...

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George Joens and David Muhlena

George Joens (79) talks with David Mulhena (48) about his Czech heritage, his family, and what it was like being a business owner in the Czech Village.

Nana Interview

Me and my Nana (Grandma) talked about her life experiences and the life lessons she has learned along the way! Very enlightening!

1960s interview

My grandma told me about her experience living in the 1960s.

Interview with Dad-Samuel Oh

I asked my father about some past information when he was a child and what he did. I also asked him for advice in high school and some of his favorite moments

The thanksgiving listing

Today I talked to my sister and I had found out a couple of things that I did not realize before.

My dad

Me and my dad talk a lot about his past and all the sports he played what he did with his friends and he told about how my grandma was like and stories about his past I think this interview...

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Sterling Tate and Jonathan Kelley

Sterling Tate (49) talks to his friend Jonathan Kelley (48) about growing up on the West Side of Chicago, coaching basketball, and his work with youth on the West Side.

The Interview

Me and my father talked about his father, and my grandfather.

Learning from my grandpa Morality

Some stuff I’ve never learned from my grandpa until now. It is crazy and life changing.

Mom

An interview with my 84 year-old mother, Dolores Fox. We talked about all the people she has loved and the people who have loved her.

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John Farry and Kathryn Guelcher

Rev. John "Jack" Farry (73) and his niece Kathryn "Kathy" Gaucher (34) talk about Jack's life as a priest in Chicago, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his childhood and what Jack means to their family.

Thanksgiving Assignment

We talked about her past and what her childhood was like. Also, we talked a little about her life now and how it’s changed from back then.

Women’s history month

My aunt and I talked about how she grew up as as a teenager and if she loved school. And also what advise she will give to her teenage self.

1968 Democratic Convention

In this interview, I asked my grandpa questions about his opinions and thoughts about the Vietnam War as well as the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.

Our Pursuit of happiness

Maria Martinez , a mother of 4 , married and happy. No obstical turned her down.