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Anne and I talked about her experience in coming to the United States. She arrived at Ellis Island with her husband in 1947.

Mrs. Johanna's life.

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

My mothers story about growing up in Germany and south Africa

Military life and growing up and other things he learned in life

There was the mention of the importance of education, life lessons, professional satisfaction and growth, stories of moving between countries (and the courage in doing so), retold WWII anecdotes, globalization, and some dating advice.

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.

Diego Aguilera Kelley, age 13, talks with his grandmother, Lovella Kelley, age 80. She tells him about growing up in western KS and her life experiences.

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

Inez's immigration to America from Germany post-WW2

Johann Bauer grew up in WWII Hungary and moved to America in 1955 with his young daughter Maria. On October 28, 2020, over a year after his passing, his daughter Maria Monaco (67) sits down with one of his great-grandchildren...

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.

An interview with Cyndee Williams and her granddaughter Paige Williams about Cyndee's life and experiences.

Asked questions about life, fear, future, etc.

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.

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

My dads life and experiences on three continents.

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...

My moms family’s immigration story.

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