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Peter Baker and Chris Brookes

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

My dad’s experiences in New York!

Clover Leopold, daughter, interviews Michael Leopold, father, about his experiences and memories from his time in New York.

Interview about the Lusitania and life in the 50’s

We talk about her family who was on the Lusitania, how it affected her, and how life was in the 50’s.

Defecting from Czechoslovakia with Irene Rosen and Kristin Koznarsky

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.