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Interview with my grandmother

Persian Gulf War interview featuring my great uncle, Greg, who served 20 years in the Air Force. In September 1990, his squadron was deployed to Saudi Arabia to provide communications in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, also known as the...

In this interview, conducted on May 23 2021 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Lyle Stover (13) Interviews his dad Matthew Stover (51) about his mother’s journey from Ireland to America and how she lived once she got there. He also explains...

I asked a retired army Sergeant about the desert storm war in Saudi Arabia.

We talked about grandparents and what we are grateful for.

Julie Ambrose (55) interviews her mother Wanda Teems Gershowitz (77) about her life as a daughter and granddaughter of hardworking people who owned farms, a sawmill and founded towns.

My grandfathers story growing up and living life.

Today I am interviewing my brother’s girlfriend, Ryan Keenan. She shares some stories about her and my brother, childhood memories, and some traditions with her family. She also talks about one of her greatest influences and some advice she has...

In this interview, my mother and I discussed her life journey. She talked about her childhood in Ireland, and the difficulties her and her family had growing up. She discussed her track career and how that led her to America...

I interview my mom about random things

Discussion about family

In this recording, I talk to my grandmother about where her ancestors lived and the details about her life.

A glance into the past of ancestors coming to America.

His life

Michael Viechweg (finally) interviews his mother Teresa Viechweg! Teresa describes her family and childhood in Grenada, W.I., her life in Canada (plus travels), and her faith in God.

I interviewed Janice and Paul and I learned a lot about what life was like for them.

One Small Step conversation partners Rima Miller (30) and Katherine "Kat" Hamlin (39) talk about cancer, how living in different places forces you to experience being the "other," gender identity issues, and grandmas.

Helen Thorpe, born January 23, 1963, is an Irish-born-American author and journalist. She has written for major American newspapers and magazines, and has authored three books. Her first book, Just Like Us, which follows the lives of four Denver girls...

Elena Dillon sits down with her dad Jonathan Dillon who shares his story of immigrating to America from Ireland. He describes the adventure and joy he finds in the States.

This interview is with my grandparents, also known as Nana & Grandad. It was recorded on December 2,2017 in my living room. We talked about our ancestors/family,the first time they met, and heart felt life lessons. They also told me...

Here I interview my dad about his childhood and what is was like growing up in Europe. He describes living with 10 other siblings and the values his family shared. He then talks about the opportunities that allowed him to...

Colleagues Laura McKenna (56) and Lawrence "Larry" Swiader (56) discuss academic research practices, the narrative and life of Tony Smalls and the role of historical fiction plays as an entry point for inquisitive readers.

This interview was conducted on November 26, 2017 in Hopewell NJ. Riley Stellitano (14) interviews her mommom Lynne Yager (70) about her childhood. Lynne Yager talks about those who influenced her when she was younger and some of the memorable...

Interview with dad

In this interview, I talk to my mother about how my ancestors immigrated to the United States from Ireland