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In this interview, recorded Nov. 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Adeline Smith (17) interviews her grandfather Jack Mize (77). They discuss childhood, relationships, careers, education and more. He shares about his parents, college experience, and pride in his children and grandchildren.

This is an interview between myself, Virginia, and my grandmother, Joan. We are interviewing from her hometown of Decatur, Alabama over Thanksgiving break. We discuss everything from childhood, to advice, to regrets.

Old friends Vonnie McMillan (74) and George Moore (90) recall how they met and share thoughts on the legacies they hope to leave behind.

Husband and wife Stephen DeAngelo (41) and Evelyn DeAngelo (41) discuss Evelyn's upbringing in Louisiana and how the two met and decided to marry.

Kelly Finley [no age given] interviews her husband, Karlos Finley (59), about his family's history in Mobile, Alabama, their involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and what he has learned from them. (Content warning: mention of rape and sexual assault)

Franchesca Peña [no age given] interviews her conversation partner Darron Patterson (71) about the history of Africatown and the Clotilda ship, his own family history, and the importance of challenging racist ideologies.

Identical twin brothers David "Dave" Balzer (57) and Daniel "Dan" Balzer (57) discuss their family history, being identical twins, and how being a twin has informed their creativity, and the impact of their father’s passing.

i interviewed my Momma, Clotilda “Tillie” McCarthy DeLaurentis, on Friday, November 25, 2022. my Momma has lots of stories. Here are a few of them. I love you, Momma.

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

Douglas Caputo (64) has a conversation with his nephew Matt Caputo (43) about family history, legacy, and their connection to immigrants.

Brad Johnson (53) interviews his brother-in-law Paul Hillmer (62) about Paul's family and life.

Harriet Weber (65) interviews her friend, Pete Romano (72), about Quincy Farm Chemicals, his family's fertilizer business, as well as about his crop sign project.

Sisters, Linda Watley Norris (73) and Pearl Watley Mitchell (78), describe what it was like growing up in Columbus, GA, reminisce about the fun times they had as children, and remember family members who have passed away.

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Stories if the history of the Holenweg family.

Family history and life lessons

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

Interfering my father for a school assignment.

John Miller talked about his life, his various jobs, his loving wife, his parents/grandparents, and life advice.

Interview with Jim Dell'Aira on his 90th birthday - July 4, 2020, discussing his parents and childhood in New York City.

I talk with my aunt about my family, and some of her goals/dreams/aspirations.

This listen was about life growing up as a kid and growing up around family. Also going through rough times.

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Roswell, Georgia, Adalia Molina (17) interviews her two great aunts, Judy (63) and Awilda(70). Throughout the interview they discuss their childhood and relationship with their other two siblings, Maggie and Jorge. They...

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

I interview my dad about his parents and what his and their lives were like in Chicago.