Thanksgiving interview

What we talked about basically was about my mom's early life.

Interview With Hope Petrine—Her time in the South during the Civil Rights Movement as a white female

Born in 1939, my grandmother Hope Petrine grew up in the South during the time of the Civil Rights Movement. She tells stories of her experiences with people and places during this time.

Finding comfort in the catholic religion

My aunt is catholic and she didn’t necessarily follow all the “rules” of Catholicism but she still believes in God and has formed a relationship with God. She said that she was going through a time when she lost herself...

1960s

I interviewed my grandfather about the 1960s.

My Grandfather’s Experience in the Indo-Pakistani War

My grandfather and I discussed his experiences as an Air Force officer during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1960’s. We talked in a mix of English and Malayalam.

Interview with grandma

My grandma talks about her father's values and what it was like to be young in 1960's

Living History Interview

I interviewed my grandfather about the 1960’s and the Democratic National Convention.

Progress and Paradox

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Anonymous 9

Anonymous 9 tells us about her happiest and scariest moment in her life, about growing up in a Colonia, about who she aspires to get her PHD, and how her and her husband fell in love.

Thanksgiving

Interview regarding what life was like during the 1960s

Thanksgiving Interview with Mom

She told me a lot about what it was like growing up in the 60’s and 70’s. We also talked about social issues pertaining to Leominster and society.

My Grandpa Talks About his Experience at Ohio State University During the Vietnam War

I talked to my grandpa about his college experience during the Vietnam War. His memories include instances of riots, tear gas, and tanks on the Ohio State Campus. He also talks about his most vivid memories, his childhood, and his...

Interview with Lynn Edmunds

We talked about her childhood memories growing up in northern California in the 70s. She discussed a funny childhood story, the loss of her best friend when she was eleven, the interesting farm life of her parents, and the jobs...

Catholicism and Creativity—A Lifelong Story

A story about growing up in a Catholic household, living 18 lives, and managing to be creative in a house full of 50 women.

My Grandma’s Interesting Perspective on Modern History

The interview covers my Grandma's perspective on her life and important events of recent history including The Civil Rights Movement, Feminism, JFK's Assasination, and 9/11.

Tue Nguyen & Joseph Dao

Tue and Joseph, both Vietnamese and raised Catholic in the U.S. talk about the role of Catholicism in their life. Buddhism is very prevalent in the Vietnamese culture also plays a role in their spiritual lives.

Chat With My Dad

Chatting with my dad about life as a young person, jobs, and voting.