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Debbie describes what it was like growing up in both Michigan and Florida, and then living in New York.

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

We talked about life

On Thanksgiving, my family comes together and we eat lunch together and have the leftovers for dinner. Between these two times, I interviewed my biological Grandma and my Great-Grandpa who was married into the family.

I asked my mom about things she has learned and some interesting stories from her past.

I interviewed my momma!

David Fox, 80. We discussed growing up poor, regrets, happiest moments in life, etc.

Playing an instrument, painting, and traveling the world. These are what Stephen Hoffman would like to do when he retires. In November 2018, 15 year-old JJ Hoffman interviewed his grandfather, Stephen Hoffman, about his past and his future. The story...

My mother and I talked about her as she was growing up, as well as me.

Talking to my mom about what life was like when she was a kid.

Lucia Lara Filter (18) interviews her parents Maria Lara (52) and Jim Filter (52) about their lives, memories as a family, and wisdom they have to share with Lucia as she prepares to leave for college on the same day...

Olivia Barreca interviews Sandra Barreca about her childhood.

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

From habitat to Habitat. I am speaking with my best friend Misia Krasowski who is the daughter of Polish immigrants. Misia was born in Deerfield, Illinois, and is the oldest of 3. In the interview we talk about how her...

I just asked stories about growing up and how life was different.

One Small Step partners Cynthia Cohen (69) and Patti O'Neill (64) talk about their upbringings, political values, and the impact of Alzheimer's disease on their families.

My second hour English class practiced developing questions for their family narratives by practicing with me.

Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Dario Louis Toffenetti (93) shares memories about his childhood, parents, and family with his daughter, Carolynn "Carrie" Louise Toffenetti Bagg (62). Dario also shares stories of working with his dad in the restaurant industry and talks about his relationship with...

In this interview, conducted virtually via zoom on November 15, 2021, 22 year old student Ally Shatter interviews her mother, almost 60 year old Jeanne Shatter about what it was like for her growing up as a little girl back...

Amani Christian: 2021-01-09 20:58:15

I asked my mom questions about her life. I was surprised about some of her responses.

Interview of me and my 3 children. We talked about a lot of different things. We especially talked about Covid and how being socially distant is affecting them.

Avis Max (73) talks to her One Small Step partner Rev. Melanie Marsh Baum (39) about growing up in all-white communities and how that differed from their individual perspectives.