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Bernard Scott Rush, 68, by his daughter, Nicole Rush (Maat Free), 35, about growing up in Mississippi then moving to New York City.

This is about my moms childhood in Mississippi.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her mother's letters to her father while he was away working for the Civilian Conservation Corps and on other military assignments beginning around the time of the...

Our interview centered around family and faith. This included stories about my grandfather’s childhood, stories about his children and grandchildren, and stories from his time in service.

My aunt tells me of family history, and the women in my family who went to college during the Great Depression.

I interviewed my grandfather George Killian

Rabbi David Kline, 63, is interviewed by his son, Avram J. Kline. Barbara Jane Kline, 58, Rabbi David’s wife and Avram’s mother, was also in the room to help Rabbi David remember a few details. She spoke minimally.

An interview with a man named Bubber Wilkes who attended Rocket Hall in the 1960s.

Finding the American dream through hard work at school, baseball skill, military service, and a little luck.

Family interview of matriarch

In this interview I asked my Grandmother questions about her life when she was younger and was society much more different from what it was now and then. I also discovered other things while getting to know my grandmother more......

I interviewed my grandmother about her life as a teenager in Macon, Georgia during the 50s.

In this interview, Erin Chatman (16) talks to her Grandad, Godfrey Johnson (65), about his life, growing up in the 50s and 60s. He touches on being a black child during the prime of the civil rights era, his fight...

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, Addison Hunt (13) interviews her great grandmother Pebble Ewing (80) about life in the South during segregated and integrated times. Mrs. Ewing shares stories of going to segregated schools,...

My Aunt Clara Ree Meggs-Brooks was active in the Civil Rights Movement in Southern Mississippi. One of her roles was to provide transportation and protection for Fannie Lou Hamer

Linnea Guy (13), from Greenville, South Carolina and Miriam Wood (69), also from Greenville but originally from Caracas, Venezuela, discuss early experiences from Miriam’s first months spent in America. In this interview, conducted in Greenville, South Carolina on November 28,...

This interview is about many work experiences that Tony had during his career. It includes several armed robberies that were done in full restaurants during the day. It includes several burglaries too!

Rosie Kersh details the history of New Chapel and Good Hope Church and the African American history of Smith County, Mississippi.

This interview is about my mom, Mossilean Williams and her life growing up in her hometown.

This interview was recorded in Oxford Mississippi on November 26. I interviewed Edmond Boudreaux who is my grandfather and was born in Georgiatown, South Carolina and now lives in Biloxi Mississippi. He talks about public bus integration and his first...

Joyce Frye, resident of Morrison Village (2503 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567) is interviewed by Reba Brown, Library Assistant 1 from Singing River Genealogy-Local History Library on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ms. Frye discusses her pets, why she moved...

One person that is my biggest supporter and person I learn from is my grandmother. This was created for school but also for generations after me to have about our history.

We talked about my Grandmas life and how it’s different than how life is now.

Memories of lesbian life of an 82 year old in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riot

Eli Carter interviews his Nana, Dinna “Sissy” Wilson about her life. They talk about her childhood and growing up in the 1950s- now in Mississippi. They also talk about her children and past regrets. As well as her fond memories...