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I interview my grandfather about his childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa

We discussed the impact that COVID-19 has had on Marguerite’s college experience. We also discussed how her freshman year at college, her first impression of college was.

Talked about his wedding and his life growing up

Grandma had a hard life movinG alot and had lots of good memories and lots of siblings

Life in Iowa starting from the dust bowl era, Berg family history

Janine and I talked extensively about creativity and how she incorporates it into her life, in for example her paintings. We also discussed the progression of her creativity throughout her lifespan and how she has witnessed it evolve right in...

I had a great interview with my Dad

I interviewed my stepfather, who works in IT at the Univeristy or Iowa

In this interview, Liz Plata (19) interviews her friend Jennifer Moreno (20) about her perspective on Thanksgiving as a Latina. She elaborates on how her family celebrates Christmas more than Thanksgiving as a result of being from Mexico, where they...

Greta Henderson (21) and Jennifer Todd-Ferrell (39) discuss the intricacies of masculinity and gender in modern America.

Cole Pottebaum interviewed his grandpa Stan Ver Steeg about his life in Alton, IA on November 27, 2022

Life growing up in Spencer, IA. Teaching. Marriage. Life. And more.

I, Anna Oldenkamp, interviewed my Grandma Lori at her house in Granville Iowa. We discussed her past memories.

This interview is about my Moms work career and the behind the scene moments that we don’t hear everyday.

Doris Mehlisch Lemker talks about farm chores, school and 6 on 6 girls basketball in the 30’s and 40’s.

interviewing my grandma on christmas

This is the second half of my interview.

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

This interview highlights how creativity plays a role in Pat's teaching and life. This interview was done for a class called "Creativity for a Lifetime" in which students examine what creativity is and means across disciplines.

I talked with my mother about her memories of growing up on a farm in Northwest Iowa.

Learning more about my grandpa.

I talk with dad about life stories

His life and his memories

Nick names and sisters.

Jim Sayers (77) and Donna Prizgintas talk about his memories of growing on a farm in Humboldt, Iowa, the transition of the farm through generations and his hope for the future of the land and his family.