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My grandma was born in Boston, and she later moved to New Hampshire. She attended University of Michigan when her husband Ian was fighting in the Gulf War. She remembers all of the political turmoil that was happening when she...

My grandfather talks about his life in the Navy, what it was like as a child, and what his life was like after his service.

I talk with my moms about childhood, spirituality, influences and more.

Rosario Cervantes (66) talks with her son Andrew Cervantes (44) about how her childhood healthcare provider was a veterinarian since the doctors were not affordable, and how she learned effective home remedies from the family's midwife.

María Luisa Loza (66) y su esposo, Francisco Ignacio Becerra Perez (64), hablan con su amiga, Martha Angelica Escudero (38), sobre la situación de su hija con esquizofrenia, y su nieta que ellos están tratando de tener custodia. [María Luisa...

Story of a Mexican immigrant who serves his country in Vietnam and 26 years of military service.

Varisha Khan (21) and Ferdose Idris (21) talk about their friendship, their Muslim-American identity, and their encounters with Islamophobia.

Selia interviews her dad about his childhood and career. Adrian Rendon is her dad, and he has a lot to say about his first experiences, and gives advise about relationships and careers.

Carlos G. Mendoza (65) speaks to his daughter, Erika Mendoza (30), about his life and accomplishments. When Carlos was 18, he worked in the fields picking tomatoes. He later attended UC Berkeley through an affirmative action program and talks about...

Andrea shares about her early life on the farm, in school, and the California adventure that landed her Bill.

Eugene Milton Williams, also known as "Milton," discusses his life and experience as a member of the Oakland Fire Department. Milton was the first African-American firefighter to integrate Oakland fire houses between 1954 and 1955. This interview was conducted by...

In this interview, conducted on November 2015 in Villa Hills, KY, Haley Planicka (14) interviews her grandpa Jack Malone (76) about what it was like growing up, how he found his career path, and lessons he's learned on the way....

That morning I wished that I could meet with the famous band and network with them. That night I was on stage singing with them! A miracle in Monterrey and in my life as an artist.

Grandma Joyce's 70 year love story

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

My dad's name is John DeLury Jr. He flew two tours in Vietnam. Recently I had the chance to sit down and interview him about his experience and his decision back in the 1960's to enlist (he wasn't drafted; he...

Mom’s interview 2015

Sergio Miranda (48) y su amigo, Joel Aguirre (50) hablan sobre sus infancias en México y cuentan sus experiencias en la escuela después de reconocer que eran gay. Sergio Miranda (48) and his friend, Joel Aguirre (50) talk about their...

I interviewed my grandpa in light of turning 80 about some of his history. He talks about his time in the military, his travels, and meeting my grandmother. (Note: There are discussions of race and racial tensions in 1965.)

Family history from Mexico to Ohio in 1929. Growing up as a Mexican American in Lorain, OH

An interview with my father after he recovered from a life threatening head injury.

An interview with my Oma done March 9th 2015.

Monica Standage (38) interviews her father Jose Leal (68) about his childhood in Guatemala City, his love of golf, and the time he ran away to Mexico for three months.

Mong Hoa Tongle (74) talks with son, Sam Le (34), about leaving Vietnam, her struggles to finish school, and the pride she feels about the success of her two children.

Jeanne DuPont (46) talks with friend, Eve Mosher (45), about founding the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance and her work to build a community center. EM talks about her art project called "High Water Line" and their combined effort to educate about...