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The Great Thanksgiving Listen 1a. I, Sam Henderson(16) has decided to interview my mother, Robin Henderson(50). She has supported me throughout my life and has been the source of my sanity. She is blood relative, played softball as a kid,...

I asked my father questions about his childhood and early life. We also touched upon his later years with his first experience voting and the attacks on 9/11.

We talked about Jim’s childhood. We discussed his home and school life. We also talked about how his day to day life was.

My grandfather shared his childhood on the farm, and the impact it had on his life. He also mentioned his career as a teacher and his military service.

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.

After thanksgiving dinner I interviewed my grandpa

In this interview, Elizabeth Lott (17) and her father Tony Lott spoke in Vestavia Hills, AL. Tony shared stories from his childhood in rural Alabama and spoke about important life lessons he learned throughout his life.

In this interview, Laura Smith (16) interviews her grandmother Betty Hendrix (80). Betty shares her memories of growing up during World War II and living in Alabama during the civil rights movement. This interview was conducted on November 22, 2018,...

We sat together on the night of November 27th, 2018 and talked about my father's childhood and what he was like as a child. Then going through many important factors and historical events that shaped him into what he is...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Rachel Leong interviews her mom Tammy Leong about her life experiences growing up. She shares stories about where she lived, her inspirations, battling Leukemia as a teenager, 9/11, and...

My grandmother, Carolyn Edge (80), and I, Katherine Morrison (16), talk about her childhood, lessons she has learned, and historical periods she has lived through. She talks about her experience with her father being in the war for 4 years...

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017, in Arab, Alabama, Adrianne Smith (16) interviews her grandfather James Hendrix (81) about what life was like in 1930s Fayette, Alabama. He talks about how he lived through the depression and how...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with MawMaw Shirley. We discussed her childhood, her family, and her schooling.

In this interview, Collins McMurray (16), talked to her grandfather, Rudy McMurray (86), about his life and memories. They talked about his childhood, parents, and grandparents. They also discussed his military service and memories of training. He discloses his opinions...

I talked with my mom about her memories of her upbringing and parenting me and what life has taught her.

In this interview, given on November 28th, 2017, I sit down and have a heart to heart with my grandfather. Don H. Waldrop (my bumper) and I talk about his upbringing on the family farm and how it impacted his...

In this first half of the interview, Chloe and Chuck discuss Chuck's childhood years up until he enlisted in the US Airforce.

Barbara Watson was born in 1952 in Kansas and moved to Alabama. Her father served in The Korean War and was a computer programmer after that. Her mother was a nurse. She moved to Washington in the late 1950s and...

Maggie interviews her Dad about growing up in Double Springs Alabama. They also talk about his greatest influence growing up and what he would like to pass on to others.

Commentary on her childhood (around 1960s) for her grandson Kelso Meeks, enterupted by her youngest grandson, Daxton Meeks

I interviewed my mom and we discussed some of her favorite childhood memories along with important lessons she has learned throughout her life. I also asked her about historical events that occurred during her childhood and the affect that those...

I interview my mother about her life and my early years. I learned that my dad never formally proposed to my mom and that he gave her a borrowed ring. I also realized how much my mom truly does for...

Grandma's childhood, her life during segregation and the influence of Martin Luther King on her life.

In this interview, Erin Chatman (16) talks to her Grandad, Godfrey Johnson (65), about his life, growing up in the 50s and 60s. He touches on being a black child during the prime of the civil rights era, his fight...

In this interview, which takes place over Thanksgiving break, I interview my grandfather Larry Pirkle about various components of his life. Mr. Pirkle discusses his youth, and growing up in Hueytown, Alabama. After this, he reminisces about his decision to...