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a couple questions and answers before my mom accidentally stopped recording

John Mumma shares a letter written to his brother, Harry Mumma, regarding Harry's exemplary military service and character.

Me and my mom talk about what her life has been like.

My mother is one of the most important people in my life and not only because she is my mother, but because she has worked really hard everyday, to give us a good life to my siblings and I. She...

Interview with Ramona Jacobs about her daughter Lennox Jacobs

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

I spoke with my mom about growing up with 6 siblings, the role of religion, her career path, and being a mother to 5 girls.

11 questions with gma.

This interview is with my grandfather Gerald Sunkin who is 83 years old. He speaks about his childhood and where he grew up. He tells about where his parents are from and what his parents did and what they were...

As my grandpa has gotten older (97 now) he has begun sharing more stories about his experience in the war. He was a bombardier in the US Air Corps who trained other service members in the B-17. He had never...

Morris Nathanson, Rhode Island architect and artist, talks about growing up in Pawtucket during the depression, civil rights, and serving in the US navy during the Second World War.

Ross Goff (1922-2000) recalled his childhood in Tunnelton and Morgantown, WV during the Great Depression. He served in the U.S. Army Mar 1944 - Mar 1946 in Co K, 11th Regt, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad. Fought in four campaigns, including...

We talked about my grandpa’s military service, and his childhood.

In this interview, I ask my mother about her nutrition habits and health in general, beginning from pregnancy all the way to now.

My dad reminisces about growing up in rural Kentucky in the 1940s

At just 12 years old, Edith Frankie’s life was turned upside down. She went from having friends to being called an ugly jew, having rocks and mud thrown at her, and being forced to wear the yellow star on all...

Peggy talked to her mom Marcia about her experience being a parent.

Ms. Smiley is reminiscent of her younger days.

We recorded my aunt she was telling us how her life was in Mexico and when she got here to the U.S

I interview my mother about her childhood in Colombia, coming to America, adopting a new culture, and the many lessons life has taught her. She shares experiences and people that have shaped her into the strong woman she is today.

Alicia gains perspective into how her mother views the world and her role in it.

A final conversation with mom

My interview somehow cut off, but in the time shown I asked cil about her childhood, motherhood, and life influences.

We talked about what her childhood was like. We also chatted about how this effected her future.

Joe sits down with Fred & Phyllis Herschelman. Fred served our country in the U.S. airforce for various wars. Phyllis is the loving matriarch of a loving family in Central, Illinois.