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Marriage and Family

Marge and Alden Ketchum described how they met in the 1950's and their family history in Evergreen Park, IL.

We talked about Eric Hatch’s past, current, and future life.

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An interview with my grandfather. We talk about his childhood, his experiences coming to the US, and his reflections about his life so far.

Siblings Ambar Rizwan (36) and Daanish Rizwan [no age given] discuss their childhoods, going to a predominately white High School, and expectations from their parents. Daanish describes his UX work and his efforts to bring about representation and inclusion. Ambar...

In this interview, made on December 19th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Asia interviews her grandfather John. They talk about his parents and how he got his name. Asia learned that her grandfather didn’t finish high school and was very active...

Kurt Whitney (47) and Katja Schindler (52) interviews Kurt’s dad Ken Whitney (81) about his early life, past times, and his time in the military.

My dad was basically just talking about his best memories in his life. Many things he also talked about were his accomplishments and school too.

Fiona Biondic (17) interviewed Therese LeCompte, my sophomore Theology teacher, in Chicago Illinois. The main theme of the interview was discovering past influences and how they apply into today and in the future. She discussed the impact religion has had...

Life experiences

Kathy talks about growing up in Evergreen Park. She has lived in the same house for 53 years. She moved into her parents home. She was a crossing guard for 28 years. She remembers the tornado of 1967 and the...

Lois Friedberg-Dobry (94) talks to her caregiver, Demetria Smith (27), about growing up in Chicago, meeting her husband, Alan, the early years of their marriage, raising their two daughters in Hyde Park, and their involvement in Chicago politics.

1950s

An interview with my grandfather about his experiences and reflections on his life during his different careers. He talks about his military life, teaching life, important people in his life, and the history of his parents and grandparents.

8 year old Evelyn McIntosh interviews her great grandmother Nola Ross. Nola, or GG (Great Grandmother) and Evey are seated around the dining room table, surrounded by family. The conversation that ensues captures the personalities of both the interviewer and...

My grandparents and I talked about their journey coming here to America. We talked about if they felt proud of where they are now and if they feel that they are living up to the American Dream.