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Francesca (15) interviews her Aunt Susie (52) on December 5, 2022 about their childhoods and how their lives have changed as the years go by. They discuss the difference in how they both grew up and their wishes for the...

My Grandparents, Lawrence (87) and Theresa (85) Spinelli of Endicott NY. Discussed how their childhoods were, how they met, and life in general.

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

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Interviewing about teenage life

Joan D. talks to Elijah Wiseman about growing up as one of the only African-American children in her neighborhood and school

I talk with my oldest brother, Nick about his upbringing and influences on him to pursue a career as a first grade teacher. We talk about the role of a teacher, and the advice he would give to others doing...

A discussion amongst family members about their experiences related to education and how they were impacted by the pandemic. Erin (25, They/Them) was furloughed from their job at the start of the pandemic, and then chose to resume college courses...

Interviewed with my roommate about her experiences with school growing up and her future career plans.

In this interview, I had the pleasure of learning a great deal about my school counselor. The lessons and experiences she had growing up are ones I will take with me, and I hope to experience ones just like it.

Richard (50) and Kim (45) interviewed Dorothy (88) about her life through the years as well as some of the highlights and challenges.

This interview covers how a resident of New York is dealing with the pandemic COVID-19, general thoughts and lessons learned so far.

We talked about her childhood family and school

Nicholas Scaletta interviews his father, Anthony Scaletta. They discuss various topics including Anthony’s childhood experiences, personal values/achievements and how life was different back then compared to now. His own neighborhood which he’s grown up in, and how life got him...

The story of growing up with 6 sisters in Kentucky to moving to New York and starting a family.

My grandma talks about lessons and stories with her kids

I learned how my family came to the U.S. frome Europe. I also learned about my great ancestors

In this interview we go in depth about the childhood of one who grew up in the streets of New York, and what the life of one who grew up there may hold for them. My name is August Mazzara...

For my interview I decided to interview mom, and learn a little bit more about her history

I asked my grandma a multitude of questions. We talked about her life growing up, meeting my grandpa and everything in between.

My grandfather talks about the changes he experienced and how difficult life was growing up in New York with nothing. He discusses his relationship with his brother and some stories from schooling in Cuba. How he managed to overcome immense...

The life of an immigrant from Cuba moving to the United States at age 11. How difficult life was with all the change. The hardships of a lifetime.

We began by talking about our families immigration story and moved into how the older generations of our family influenced my father’s life.

Interview with grandfather about his life

We talked about growing up. Favorite, and non-favorite things about family and school.