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As a retired shrimper from Lafitte, LA, Eddie Sapia, Jr. gives a first-hand account of how things have changed over his life. Mr. Sapia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 27, 1934. He has lived along Barataria Bay...

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

In this interview, recorded on November 25th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Linus Mavers (18) interviews his mother Elizabeth Caldwell (57) about her life and childhood. Elizabeth talks about growing up in different cities and moving around as the daughter of...

In this recording students Andrew Doromal and Morgan McLaughlin discuss the Kite Runner, and why it was such a good book.

Over my Dad’s 47 years of existence he has gone through many things. I learned more about family, love and his personal beliefs than I ever knew before.

This is a conversation between me and my mother based on her life experience and what she went through to give me lessons and an adventure of scenes of distinct cultures. It can also be seen the ideologies that she...

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

In this interview I talk to my mom about her growing up in the south and moving up north and how she grasped the more new concepts in the north and her views changing. As well as how she views...

In this interview i covered over how basic went throughout joining the army and any pros and cons.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central student Elisabeth Bieber talks with her father about his reading experience and what books he recommends.

Nana’s childhood and past experiences.

Dr. Bani Bhattacharyya shares the story of her live-in babysitter and the time she got that call from the White House. This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Bhattacharyya.

We talked about my grandpa’s life.

In this interview we discussed her early life. Later in the interview we briefly touched on her life now and her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s.

A short interview because my dad was busy but I learned some things about him.

My mom and I discussed questions and themes of Lilac Girls.

The life of my mother Marla Arundel tells me about her life story growing up as a child and the hardships and exciting moments she went through to become the person she is today. She is a child of 5...

Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

How to live you life to the fullest and not do dumb things

My Grandfather has worked very hard when he came to the United States

I had the honor to sit down and hear the story of my tennis coach, mentor and role model. The reason he inspires me is because he does what he loves for a loves for a living. He helps a...

Interview with grandpa

A talk about my grandmother's life experiences and stories.

In this recording, brother and sister discuss the novel Little Fires Everywhere and the several themes and conflicts that arise.

My dad, Juan Partida, shares about his early childhood, favorite family traditions, and how he met my mom.