Christmas Day

interviewing my grandma on christmas

John Bowling at the Bowling Cousins’ Reunion 2017 Reflections -Descendants Of Clark D & Carrie Rozella Bowling

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...

Creativity in the life of Pat

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.

Jim Sayers and Donna Prizgintas

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.

“My loudmouth grandma. And I say that out of respect.” -Grandma Tinkerbell 2019

My grandma and I talk about everything. I tried my hardest to talk with her about the big stuff. We almost got there. We talked a little bit about JFK and Stephen King but all in all she’s my grandma...

Thanksgiving

In this interview I am a 14 year old boy who interviews his older 18 year old brother. Most of the questions I ask are not about family because we are family.

Rose Friedrich and Bruce Friedrich.

Bruce Friedrich (84) talks with his granddaughter Rose Friedrich (14) about his experiences from growing up on a farm to getting a phd in chemistry.

William Storer

William Storer talks about what West Des Moines was like back when he was growing up, working in the Bahamas and at Principal, and becoming the father to two kids through marriage.

Ray Friedrich

In this interview, conducted on November 26th in WDM, Iowa, Ray Friedrich talks about growing up in Iowa, his line of work, his marriage and kids, and his overall life

Journey to America

The journey from Bhutan to America. Struggles from Enthic Cleasing Policy set by Bhutan setting 1/6 of Bhutan population to refugees.

Qualitative Interview; Jake Jennett

Through this interview, I got the chance for a deeper connection with my Mom.

Shelly Glandon, Anya Glandon, and Rowan Hutchinson talk about family and life in Oksaloosa, Iowa

In this interview, done Saturday, November 24th in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Rowan Hutchinson (16) speaks with Michelle “Shelly” Glandon (47) and Anya Glandon (17), her girlfriend and girlfriend’s foster/soon to be adoptive mother (featuring Ayla Glandon, age 5). Shelly discusses how...

Grandpa Berg

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