Grandma Lila’s Oral History

We discussed my Grandma Lila’s upbringing and how that has affected her world view. We also discuss the importance of Idaho in her narrative

Thanksgiving interview

I do an Interview with my gram in my aunts house. We talk about her early childhood. How she got her first horse. What is was like owning a farm and being poor.

Mom explains her work as a young RN then public health nurse, antiques dealer, furniture refinisher.

Beverly talks about being the eldest daughter on a farm and becoming a caregiver early, then as one of the first BSN’s graduating from UNC, plus her side job in the antiques business and how furniture and Mr Bowen influenced...

Farm Life Texas 1940s

Talked about her life on the farm in the 40s in East Texas.

Sue’S Life

My grandma sat with me and talked to me about her life, and everything she is thankful for.

A’miya Betts with her grandpa Kimmie Montgomery talking about his journey through life and a few of his values as well

In this interview, recorded in November 2018 in Flint, Michigan, A’miya Betts (15) interviewing her grandpa Kimmie Montgomery (59). She asked her grandpa many questions about his life and what his values were. He shares many stories about his childhood...

Don Atkins: Growing Up in Rural Minnesota & Enlisting in the Navy (1935-1948)

Donald W. Atkins talks to daughter Michelle Atkins about growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota in the 1930s. Interview recorded in 2008 as part of the inaugural National Day of Listening.

Learning more about my Grandpa growing up on the family farm

I learned about my grandpa’s childhood and how he was raised on the farm.

Emily Meyer and Don Luers

Emily Meyer interviewing her Grandpa about his life and hopes for the future.

Judy Cowan being interviewed by Graeme Cowan – her first 18 years

This covered her time at Vaucluse public, going away to Gwandalan farm, SCEGGS, and holidays in Forster.

Avery Walkoviak interviews her grandfather about growing up on a farm and their family heritage.

This interview took place in Eugene, Oregon on November 29th. Avery Walkoviak (13) interviewed her grandfather Larry Walkoviak (67) about growing up on a farm as a son of a Catholic Polish immigrant. Larry shares about his family on his...

Lee Hutchinson

We talked about, life in the 50s, music, and the coming about of TV. Then, I asked him about his experiences as a farmer during the Vietnam War, and his views on how farming has changed.

3 Generations Baking and Talking Together

Three generation of Winchell women chat about Camilla's early life and family history while baking Christmas cookies and watching a snowstorm.

Virginia, The Little Farm Girl. Mom tells stories of farm life in South Western Kansas

An opening interview of what will be several with Virginia “Jenny” Page a small Kansas farmer’s daughter who’s mother passed away when Jenny was only 12 years old. Leaving her to take care of her father who worked on the...

Marvin

We talked about my step grandfathers childhood and some of his life lessons and experiences.