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My father’s life being an immigrant in the United States and what it meant to be a Filipino.

Victoriano Valdez Jarquio was born in Manila, Philippines in 1932 and journeyed to the United States with his wife and four sons in 1972. This is the story of my “Lolo.”

I ask my mother about her childhood as a poor Filipino and how it affects her life today.

I learned a lot about my grandfather during my interview with him, particularly how hard his life was in the Philippines and how he took the opportunity to come to the US to have a better life, even though it...

My mom tells me about my Grandfather who died a little after I was born.

My grandpa and I talked about his childhood to adulthood memories.

Geoffrey Melchor is one of the few most successful engineers in the island of Saipan. In this interview, my father Geoffrey explains how his childhood in Philippines was riddled with hardship. He worked hard without much adult guidance and faced...

Rebecca Joyce (50) and her father, Richard Joyce (84), trade stories from their respective service in the Peace Corps, talk about their family, and reflect on their love of travel.

Elizabeth Liska (25) interviews John Drury (80) about his childhood and military experiences.

I learned about my mom’s childhood in the Philippines, and my grandparents, who I have never met. My mother told me her greatest achievements in life, and what she wants to do in the future.

Maraiye Dizon asks her parents, Fatima Generoso and Richard Dizon about their relationship, especially since they've been apart for the past 7 years.

My mom's life growing up without her parents and being raised by her grandmother in the Philippines and how life was for her and her sister.

In this interview conducted on Friday November 5, 2021, I spoke with my grandma Erlinda Saribay aka "Mama Linda" (75) via phone call. We were able to speak about a variety of topics ranging from her childhood memories, to when/how...

We talked about what their childhood was like. We also talked about their married life and raising kids together, and eventually grandchildren.

This is an interview with my dad in which we discuss his military service, childhood, and me (his daughter).

Luke Collins (18) talks with his grandfather, Ricardo Dumapit (81) about his childhood in the Philippines. He also talks about transitioning into America and his children and life goals for them.

On December 1st, 2019, Gian Paulo Meneses (52) talks with Isabelle Meneses (13) about his life in the Philippines. In the interview, Gian Paulo tells of people in his life, both in the Philippines and America, as well as differences...

This interview was about moving to Hawaii.

This interview was held on June 4, 2018 with my eldest aunt, Luz (Luzviminda). She speaks briefly of her life, important aspects of what make her who she is, and memories of her family, including me, with some assistance of...

This is the story about my mom, Ditas Campo's happy childhood in the Philippines. She grew up surrounded by love and a big family. Listening to my mom's childhood story makes me realize the importance of making memories and to...

My mom, Angeline Cura Adriano talks about her father Agustin “Bibas” Adriano and the life she grew up with. She is being interviewed by her daughter Achaia Alexis Adriano.

We talked about my mom's experiences with the Catholic Church from when she was a little girl in the Philippines to now as a grandmother in the United States.

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...

1954 Philippines US Navy Typhoon

I’m the interview we spoke about immigration and my mother’s experiences.