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Work, Holidays, Growing up, School.

Kirsi Shan and Leo Shan talked about the aspiration of going abroad to study as an international student and reflection on her personal growth before she embark on an international journey. It will reflects on Kirsi's interview and anything she...

In this interview, conducted in November 26, 2017 in Corona, New York. En Yang has been one of the top students in school, thinking he would be a police officer. We were also talking about parential advice, what was I...

Ed Bennett Life Story (Part 1 of 2 Parts)

I discuss with my dad his upbringing in Shanghai, China during the Cultural Revolution and his first experiences in America as a first-generation immigrant and one of the first Chinese immigrants that immigrated into the US after the reopening of...

I asked about his childhood and memories.

Ellen’s Immigration story

Jose will be addressing his thoughts as a tile-man and a single father of three daughters during this time of a pandemic.

Sophia and her dad rant about names

My dad was a warrant officer in the Vietnamese Air Force during Vietnamese War, so i make the interview about his military life.

Andy To details memorable moments from his experience as a boat person as he flees his country in the midst of the Vietnam War. His journey encompassed not only the challenges that came with the harsh living conditions in camps,...

Getting to know Annie and her life experiences.

I interviewed my grandpa (Bud Sligh) about his experience in the Navy.

My name is Ella Schriber and I interviewed my grandma Noemi Delvecchio who is 78 but 22 during the vietnam war. I discussed the Vietnam war, and what it was like living in it. My grandpa, my grandmas boyfriend at...

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Tucson, Arizona, Hien Bui (15) interviews her mom Hong Nguyen (46) about her childhood and growing up in Vung Tau. Her mom shared stories while growing up, talking about what she played...

Frances Ayres Handy (69) and Joseph "Major" Handy (76) talk about they met, their love story, and being in an interracial marriage.

Chinese Lantern festival and the Customs

Interviewing my dad, Khoa Nguyen, sharing his childhood memories as a farmer in Vietnam. He felt lucky of being born right after 1976, the year that Vietnam claimed independence. He shared the condition of Vietnam as well as the effect...

An interview about my father’s experiences during the Vietnam War, growing up in Vietnam, and being a first generation immigrant parent fleeing to America for more opportunities. Additionally, he talks about the hardships of being in a foreign county and...

My uncle, Dieu Nguyen, is currently a citizen of Vietnam. I was able to have an opportunity to have a conversation with him as he is currently visiting us in San Diego, California. My uncle recalls his life through the...

“You came you saw you conquered” -Alfred Morgan Alfred Morgan shares his life with his granddaughter Rachel Meshach. He shares stories from his time in the navy and stories from his childhood. Alfred also gives many great life lessons during...

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...

Anthony Robinson (58) talks with his friend, Mike Ware (65), about his wrongful conviction and time in prison, his exoneration, and pursuing law after his release.

How my mom came to this country.

I interviewed my girl scout leader, Kim-Oanh Nguyen. She’s 63 years old who speaks a mix of Vietnamese and English. We went over family, relationships, and memories.