Interviewing Brian McCarthy

In this interview, Brian McCarthy discusses growing up in different countries and the impact that it has had on his life as well as some of his perspectives on the Coronavirus.

Immigration

She was only two years old when she moved from Rochdale, Lancashire, England, to Moose Jaw, Canada. I interviewed my Aunt, who interviewed my great grandmother about her life, before my great grandmother passed away. My great grandmother, Alice Okerstrom...

Interviewing my dad about the military

The military was an important part of his life and it teaches many important things and if he could he would join again

Hazel reminisces about her childhood immigration to Canada and later the USA.

Hazel and her family moved to Canada from England when she was a young child and later they had to move to the USA. She takes us through her memories of the immigration and her childhood.

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Graeme Manning and Stewart Manning

Father and son Graeme Manning (63) and Stewart Manning (24) share a conversation about their family, their relationship, and their upbringings. The two also share stories from each of their childhoods and reflect on the opportunities they have had, particularly...

Interview with my Grandfather

Ruari Shearer interviews Grandfather, Tom Shearer. They talk about his happy childhood despite how little he had growing up in Leicestershire, England.

Interview with Nana

This interview was done on November 22, 2018 on thanksgiving morning in Annapolis, Maryland. I, Will Dickinson, interviewed my grandmother Joan Bowling. We discussed topics such as her childhood and family memories. Another topic we discussed was where our ancestors...

My Nana

This is an interview with my 84 year old Nana (Elsie Lucas). We talk about her life and experiences growing up in England, traveling the world, and the people that she loves dearly. I hope you enjoy listening to our...

Grandma Beth on life in Cornwall

Precious time with my 92 year old grandma reflecting on life in Cornwall and London with family spread around the world. Maintaining and growing strong connections

The Story of Hilmar de Moraes Part 1

Hear the story of Hilmar de Moraes, from childhood stories to achieving his job. Listen to his viewpoints and his wisdom. Pay close attention to his knowledge on the society and how to self-educate. Escute a história de Hilmar de...

John Eckblad Reflects on His Life and Career

John Eckblad is a social psychologist who distinguished himself in business management and industrial relations. While his “culturally diverse, blended family” has roots in Sweden and early English settlement of North America, he grew up in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. As...

Dad

We talked about my dads life and his experiences. I learned a lot about him

From England to the United States

This is an interview about a former citizen of England who immigrated to the United States and started a new life.

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Anna Wasden and Joan Hunter Christensen

Anna Wasden (58) sits down with her mother, Joan Hunter Christensen (86), to ask about her family's turf accounting business, what it was like growing up in Distington, England during World War II, and the family traditions that differ from...

White Water Breaks the Stone

John Friedrich (56) talks with his friend Bob Alpern (92) talks about two trips to Europe to protest the deployment of U.S. missiles in Europe, including a three day block of the Mutlangen Air Force Base in southern Germany. There,...

David Tilson

David Tilson, a 92-year old World War 2 veteran, reminisces about his 43 months of service in England, and in the Philippines on a tugboat four days before the first atomic blast.

Daughter interviewing her 87 year old father

A daughter interviewing her father about his childhood in England, his parents and grandparents, his marriage and his life in Canada.

Nell Schneider #3, 7/12/21

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses her graduation from high school, taking and teaching college courses at the University of...