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This is me interviewing my dad about his childhood and how it was like since he traveled a lot while my grandfather was in the military.

A little old lady shares memories of World War 2, immigration, her 50+ years in Eagan Minnesota, and the importance of friendship.

We talked about how he lived in Germany for 3 years, and that he worked on a boat dering collage. He has done some dumb things but has gonna way smarter and hopes that he can remember all his memories...

In this interview John Bache reflects on his parents’ immigration story and the foundation of his family, his childhood in Los Angeles, his professional life, the influence of others, and the impact he has had on others.

Inez's immigration to America from Germany post-WW2

During this interview I discussed with my mother about our ancestors, and her grandparents, as well as some of her teenage memories and life lessons she has learned.

My moms family’s immigration story.

My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

Questions ranging from growing up, family heritage, civil engagement, and future prospects.

Over Thanksgiving Break I was able to interview my grandma and hear about her childhood and about her time living in Germany while my grandfather was stationed there. I’m very grateful to be able to hear these stories!

My Oma, Trudy Chambers, and I, Keely Chambers, reflect on my Oma’s childhood in Germany as we sit together in San Diego. As a fifteen year old in California growing up in 2018 I am curious about how my Oma...

Opa talks about coming to the US from Germany, the jobs he worked and building his own house.

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers

My father’s mother talks of the history that shapes our family and the values that come with it.

We mainly talked about my family’s heritage/ occupations and my dad’s childhood, but we also talked about how he met my mom and where they spent their honeymoon.

Johann Grothues (15) interviews his grandmother, Mechtild Grothues (80) about growing up in Germany and coming to the United States in 1962.

Helga Bell (78) tells her daughter, Insa Wood (54) about her childhood in East Germany during World War II.

Brett and I mainly discussed about his childhood, his goals in life, and a few other minor topics.

Interview with my father Federico Wolter regarding immigration of the Wolter family from Prussia in 1924 to Argentina and finally to USA in 1968.

Trudy Tonelli shares her experience of living in Germany during WW2 and coming to the United States.

In this interview Maggie Tritremmel spoke with her Opa, Herb Tritremmel and what his life was like growing up, in school, and in the military service in Germany.

Kashton White, a 16 year old from Illinois, interviews Matt Berning, a 53 year old who is his mom’s boyfriend, about his life experiences and his time in the Navy.

My dad’s life growing up in Germany.

My grandma talks about her childhood memories and what it was like growing up in Nazi germany during the Second World War.