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interviewing my grandparents about the 1968 democratic convention

Julianne Macarus (59) speaks to her mother, Dorothy Macarus (84). Dorothy reflects on her time singing in a trio and meeting her husband, David.

The fog accident was the worst in Wisconsin history. It was a self defining moment in my grandpas life.

Many different questions about life and other stuff

An interview between a grandma and granddaughter.

Esta es una entrevista a mi esposo en la que busco entender mucho mejor su punto de vista como inmigrante en los EEUU.

Victoria (16) talks to her sister (23) about her life and life experiences. Victora Aguilera: 2020-05-16 01:24:48

It was about how Joey is now very grown and has learned what he truly is. It’s also about how he is in person when you get to meet him.

Born in Durango, Mexico in 1974, My father has faced many obstacles when it came to finance or work wise, he traveled to the US to earn more money and to expand our family tree.

Interview given by Juan Reyes to Rosaura Garcia. Some topics include life before immigrating, struggles with crossing over, and life in a new place.

My mother, Kasia Jankowski, immigrated to the United States from Poland in order to discover better economic opportunities which she elaborates on in this interview.

My mom talks about her childhood and how she gets to the point she is at now.

Immigration and Brazil

My grandfather explains his life in Mexico and what he wanted to be. He also explains his options on the recent elections in 2016

Brief interview with my friend Vanessa Sanchez about the Covid-19 virus and how it has affected her daily life

My Grandpa Jim Eyster is a very impressive man who grew up in multiple different states due to his fathers job. His mother lived to the age of 102 and made an impact on my Grandpa’s life and many strangers.

This Interview was recommended by Tony Schaefer while he asked questions to his grandmother about the 1950s & 1960s.

My grandma described her day on 9/11 and what she saw out of the window of her work, which was at a geriatric hospital about 2 miles away from the 9/11 memorial

I knew my grandma was a politician but I never knew the “why” and “how”.

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Fran Durkin (90) about her childhood, marriage, and family.

I got together with my mom to discuss her journey before and after having kids. She talked about motherhood and her decision to quit her job.

My mom’s best friend tells me the story behind why she calls their friendship “unlikely,” starting from her childhood in Chicago during the late 1960s.

Christina Blanc (40) and her boyfriend, Jeff Gresley (42), discuss the intentionality of their crowded table when friends and family gather.

Identical twin brothers David "Dave" Balzer (57) and Daniel "Dan" Balzer (57) discuss their family history, being identical twins, and how being a twin has informed their creativity, and the impact of their father’s passing.

Cousins Yvette Chestang (56) and Letitia Mabien (49) discuss their family's involvement in Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile and their perspectives on keeping traditions and the deep sense of community in their family alive.