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In celebration of International Women's Day, Schindler Elevator Corporation interviewed female employees that paved the way for women in the industry. In this conversation, Julie Furrer and Beverly Dayman discuss how mentorship has played a role throughout their careers.

Faith, Family, hobbies

Ginny Hall (88) shares stories with her friend Chris Brookes (73) about growing up in a small Wisconsin town, her career in Home Economics, her interest in the history of Walworth County, Wisconsin, and volunteer contributions to the Lake Geneva...

I interviewed Renae Sieling in Madison WI, on December 1st 2019. She talked about her relationship with Brian Outhouse and her hope in dreams for her child, Me Gloria Outhouse-Sieling. she talks about her childhood with her parents and her...

Jennie Fidler (33) has a conversation with her father, Jim Fidler (65), about parenting, family life, traveling, and home.

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

Michael Wigderson, 75 and his wife Susan Wigderson, 74, daughter Beej Clay, 53 and her husband Martin Clay, 58. Michael talked about growing up in Madison and Mequon, WI, challenges with reading, working with the airlines and playing in a...

Isandro Jimenez: 2020-05-11 16:57:24 Isandro, age 17, interviews his mom Sara, age 48, about what life has been like living through the Covid-19 pandemic. Sara talks to Isandro about what the most challenging part of living in quarantine has been,...

In this interview I talk to Emma Peterson about her views and experience on education.

Kraig Anderson (57) interviews his mother, Jeri Anderson (89), about her family, her adventures, and the legacy she wishes to leave behind.

Friends John Notz (92) and Grace Hanny (77) discuss their involvement with Black Point Estate and Gardens, from the family's decision to preserve the estate to their decision to donate the property to the Wisconsin Historical Society.

This is a short interview with George Frye, a few weeks prior to his death, regarding his life.

Husband and wife Roger Vandervest (72) and Betty Vandervest (71) discuss Roger’s childhood memories, his career trajectory in Information and Technology, their travels throughout the United States, and their decision to move back to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Jonathan Trameri: 2020-05-11 03:38:43 I ask my brother how his life has been during quarantine and how he has felt.

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Bernice Brown (99) about her life and family in the 20th century.

Christopher Nines (51) interviews his father, Larry Nines (74), about growing up, career paths, life lessons, and spirituality.

Nash Christian (20) interviewed Richard Haney (81), his friend about life, family, education, travels, and his career.

Caroline answers questions and gives feedback about life.

I talk to my grandmother about constantly moving around the US

My grandpa talked about his life: which includes his immediate family, wife, children, and grandchildren.

Friends Mette Pedersen (76) and Carol Rost (76) recalls how they met at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, reconnecting after several years of losing touch, and their children.

Robert "Rob" Ocker (56) and his friend and colleague, Eric McGrath (48), talk about their lives during the pandemic, their love of teaching, and their family stories.

Gary Birrenkott (64) interviews his father, LaVerne Birrenkott (89), about life, family, and his appliance business in Madison, Wisconsin. They discuss LaVerne's time as a mechanic in the United States Army from 1954-1956 as well as his time working at...

Mark Sarich [no age given] tells his friend and mentee Gavyn Hagan (24) about the tight-knit Eastern European community he grew up with in Madison, Wisconsin.

Shawn Carlson (54) has a conversation with his friend and coworker Jill Fuller (33) about growing up, going to college and graduate school, and what their interests are outside of work.