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Life in Romania and the move to America

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

My mom talks about an experience that she and I had when I was a little kid. She explains what values she has gained.

My interview with my Great Uncle Steve was nothing short of spectacular. I learned a lot about his interesting life story and was able to discover the secrets of how to live a long and happy life. We talked about...

I interviewed my mum, and I mostly asked her about her past and what she had learned from that. And what she had learned from her past that has given her ideas for advice that she could give me. I...

Liam Gebert (17) and Susan Snyder (54) talk about their heritage, christmas and family. Susan talks of her fathers effect of her life, her hobbies and job today. She talks of how the great depression effected her father. And how...

Kyla Watkins (14) talks with her great grandmother, Jane LaChance (77) about growing up with 11 siblings in the 1940's.

Tony is asking Josh about Jujutsu training and designing games in Roblox Studio at home the afternoon of Saturday, April 24, 2021

In this interview conducted on November 2016 in Chicago, Illinois, by Aidan Alhambra (16) with his father Alexius (Alexi) Alhambra (42) about his youth with his family, the culture they share, his opinions on the modern government, and what he...

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

Lawrence Pittman (30) talks with his mom, Cassandra G. Pittman (70), about what her life was like growing up in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

I asked my grandmother questions to find out more about who she is now and who she was. She told me about her childhood, her family, her school, grandpa, and events that shaped her life.

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Sunday, August 27th, 2023 talking about Josh's friends, our recent visit to Wilderness water parks and his Kingsley grade school's newly renovated playground.

This interview with my mom about my grandfather covers his entire life including his professional career, personal life, family life, and the kind of person he was. He was a first generation American from Norway, and through his education focusing...

One Small Step partners Kanmani Arcot (21) and Robert "Bob" Welch (74) share a conversation about their upbringings, their political values, and the value of education.

One Small Step Conversation partners Joseph "Joe" [No name given] (52) and Jennifer "Jen" [No name given](48) talk about their faith, working in law enforcement and the importance of conversations to find understanding.

This is an interview with my grandmother Rebecca Acuff.During this Interview I talk to her about our family history and her life growing up.

In this interview, Conducted on December 1st, 2019 In Chicago,IL, Brandon Singh(18) interviews his loving father, Roger Singh(51) about what his life is today, and what has made him who he is. Remembering his favorite childhood memory of basketball, when...

Lacey Jenkins (24) will be talking about some personal/professional accomplishments, her greatest influence in life, a teacher that impacted her life, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She will also share her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, how it feels...

Es una historia que va más aya de la generación nueva. Es una historia de amor, de progreso, historias que no conocemos de fin a fin. Viene de una persona que conoció dos mundos, y ahora es parte de muchas...

Mrs Hallman shared her memories with us which were things that were important to her. She was explaining how school was different back in the day and told about her volunteer work. She shared who influenced her life and her...

Tony is asking Katie about bloody marys, baby bunnies, and then attempts (fails) to get YMCA day camps, Jujutsu training and playing games in Roblox in at home the evening of Friday, July 30, 2021

In this interview between Tylah Wells (17) and her mentor Darius Parker (27) taken on June 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Darius speaks of memorable childhood events and gives uplifting messages for those who are struggling. Darius speaks of life...

Chayse interviewed his mom about her childhood and school years.

Mary "Cathy" Harmon-Christian (57) talks with her aunt Mary Sheila Harmon-Sasso (83) about the Harmon family line and their roots in Illinois by way of Ireland.