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Audrey is a Daughter of the American Revolution. And a Grand Union Meat Manager. For someone deeply invested in genealogy research, both identities are important. Her father bought the sweet shop on Main Street and she describes working the lunch...

Nick interviews his father about growing up in Brooklyn and his life experiences.

Maria Meza-Ayala (89) habla con su hija Maribel Meza (25) de su vida en Mexico. [Maria Meza-Ayala (89) talks with her daughter Maribel Meza (25) about her life in Mexico.]

Cherilyn Evans (63) tells facilitator Daniel Littlewood (32) about how she moved from Los Angeles to Ukiah, California.

Susan Di Christina (40) interviews her mother-in-law, Joan Di Christina (73) about Joan’s family ancestry and the history of the Erie Canal.

Bill HInes, 66, interviews his mother-in-law Charlee Kambert, 87, about her life, writing and the plays she wrote and performed around the country.

Aldo Tollini (89) talks with his grandson David Johnston (47) and his granddaughter Michelle Johnston (42) about his life as grape-grower, his love of his wife, and his time playing baseball.

Emily Capes (33) interviews her good friend, Betty Olliff (82) about her life - her family, her husband, and her faith.

woman remembering her childhood, marriage, loss of her husband and child

Judith interiviews her lover/soulmate about his life and philosphy.

Emiliano Echeverria, 60, interviewed by his son Marcelino Echeverria, 22. Emiliano talks about growing up in San Francisco, his involvement in the Chicano and Free Speech Radio Movements of the 1960’s, and his many years of union memberships.

Sisters Paula Bendel and Rhonda Pupella remember their grandparents, Clyde and Mabel Nancarrow (paternal) and Herbert and Sarah Phelps (maternal), and share stories of their time on the family farms.

Maria L. Leyba (60) talks with her daughter Angélica Turrieta (33) about her childhood life in a prison, growing up in New Mexico and the death of her brother Ramón.

Mary Wallach tells her son Eric Wallach about her life, her relationship and her philosophies.

Perry Gaidurgis tells his wife, Sue Gaidurgis about his childhood growing up with alcoholic parents, becoming involved with “greaser” gangs during his adolescence, spending time in jail, and being sober for nearly 30 years after being released from prison.

Karen, Kathleen, and Bruce talk about starting the Council on Foundations and implementing the Stewardship Principles.

William D. Evers (83) by Peter Emblad (43) on W.’s family history. W. talks about his parents and grandparents’ immigration to the U.S. from Germany, and their rise in prominence in San Francisco

Arlene Swartz (61) talks to her friend and coworker Kathrina Proscia (50) about her childhood in the Bronx and Queens, her family and her career in philanthropy and fundraising.

Edith E. Johson, 80, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Jaimie Johnson, 26.

Joselyn Geaga-Rosenthal, 62, tells her son Jason Yam about her arrival to the United States, including the trip by ship, and about her political awakening in the United States.

Betty Grebenschikoff, 79, is interviewed by her daughter Jennifer Grebenschikoff, 58.

University of Idaho students, Zach and Lennon, talk about their experiences and impressions at the Moscow Farmers Market.

John Bellina (45) talks with his business partner Tasso Stathopulos (49), about creating a brand for and marketing the Anythink Rangeview Library.

Friends Edy Dominguez, 25, Quintillano Rios, 20, y Adriana Velasquez, 19 talk in fluent Spanglish about how each of their families came to the United States.