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I interviewed my 95 year old grandpa about some things from his past!

This interview was taken place in the master bedroom at my house. It was recorded on December 1st, 2020. We discussed what happened in his life during the military and if he was prepared or not. We also discussed how...

Bertha’s son

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

We talked about my grandfathers service in the navy.

Jim reminiscing about his time in the Navy during the Viet Nam war. His nickname on his ship was James Anderfogel.

Henry Altschwager (75) was interviewed by his son, Lucas Altschwager (39) about his life.

Bob talks about life on the farm and college and his time in the Navy on his 80th birthday.

We talked about memories of his past and the role family has played throughout his life.

My grandfather will be 92 in less than a week. He answered three questions I was curious to know. We had a lot of fun recording this.

I interviewed my pap at wheeling hospital

My Uncle tells me about his life in the navy, how he met his wife at 15, and what he has learned about life.

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The son of a coal miner in Pennsylvania tells about life in the 1930s. Living off one ton of coal a year, wearing patched up socks, and helping dad with collecting coal in buckets.

We talk about his time in the Navy, his family, and his time with his children.

Talked about immigrating into the United States from Colombia.

Grant Erickson, who had his 95th birthday ten days before telling this story, talks with Beverly Brook and Christy Hightower about the highlights of his life. He was one of eleven children, and grew up on a series of farms...

Rita del Carmen Velasco Suarez de Banfield is from San Andres de Pillaro, Ecuador and Michael Banfield is from Calumet Michigan. The two talk about their experiences and how they lived, how they met, and what their life is like...

This recording is my Uncles life and how he grew up as a child.We talked about His experience in the Navy and why he did join it.And how he handled his siblings.

Betty Perritt relates her unique experience of serving as Ombudsman for the USS Downes

I interviewed my mom and we discussed some of her favorite childhood memories along with important lessons she has learned throughout her life. I also asked her about historical events that occurred during her childhood and the affect that those...

I ask my grandmother about her experiences and feelings with watching the first moon landing July 20th, 1969.

My dads life as a kid was different than most kids these days. There was hardly any technology which made for many fun times with friends.

I talk to my Grandfather about his life as a electrician on a US navy ship during Vietnam

In this interview, conducted December 2018 in Greenville, South Carolina, Richard Collot (54) and Nathan Collot (14) talk about his life before Nathan was born. He is interviewed about what he did as a teenager. He also talks about life...