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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.

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

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

Marion Gruber (86) visits StoryCorps Atlanta to talk about her life with her daughters, Randi Yablon (62) and Suzy Blough (61), as well as her granddaughter Sara Blough (27).

Inez's immigration to America from Germany post-WW2

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.

During this interview I discussed with my mother about our ancestors, and her grandparents, as well as some of her teenage memories and life lessons she has learned.

Michelle Sefter Hockersmith (58) interviews her dad James Sefter (80) about his time traveling with the Navy.

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

This is me interviewing my dad about his childhood and how it was like since he traveled a lot while my grandfather was in the military.

Rachel's childhood as an army kid, school, and travels as an adult.

We talked about how he lived in Germany for 3 years, and that he worked on a boat dering collage. He has done some dumb things but has gonna way smarter and hopes that he can remember all his memories...

Over Thanksgiving Break I was able to interview my grandma and hear about her childhood and about her time living in Germany while my grandfather was stationed there. I’m very grateful to be able to hear these stories!

Opa talks about coming to the US from Germany, the jobs he worked and building his own house.

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

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers

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...

Traveling in 1988

We mainly talked about my family’s heritage/ occupations and my dad’s childhood, but we also talked about how he met my mom and where they spent their honeymoon.

My father’s mother talks of the history that shapes our family and the values that come with it.

Helga Bell (78) tells her daughter, Insa Wood (54) about her childhood in East Germany during World War II.

My grandma talks about her childhood memories and what it was like growing up in Nazi germany during the Second World War.

Kashton White, a 16 year old from Illinois, interviews Matt Berning, a 53 year old who is his mom’s boyfriend, about his life experiences and his time in the Navy.

In the interview on Sunday the 25 November 2018 we talked about a lot of things. One of the things that we talked about was her childhood. We also talked about the Emmett till case and also we talked about...