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Talking with grandma about grandpa and family.

Sharon and Fred, longtime residents of the Chicagoland area, invited me into their lovely Wheaton home to tell me the story of how they rebuilt after losing their home in a fire. They also shared stories of their travels and...

The story of my nana.

Quick interview with my mom about herself

Wally and I have been together 34 years and although not an easy journey, we give God thanks for allowing us to grow in Him, for giving us a beautiful family and giving us an opportunity to share his it...

John Miller talked about his life, his various jobs, his loving wife, his parents/grandparents, and life advice.

A grandma, her daughter and grandson talking about our family.

This interview of LaVerne was taken in kalamazoo at Friendship village

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Childhood in the Philippines, how they met, coming to the States

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

My father’s life as the son of Filipino immigrants.

The interview revealed various details about both my parents' as well as their families' lives. The interview allowed me to learn how my great grandmother was an important woman in Indian History, and how my dad was almost a victim...

This interview was me and mother speaking about jobs, marriage, and more. She gives her opinion on things and her life experience with certain things, people, and more.

Basically how my my grandma wants the best for me. Also how she regrets getting with my grandpa or how he treated her bad.

Asking questions about her life.

I asked my mom about her immigration story and what she values/ doesn’t value.

Hope Frisby interviews Thomas Melin, her grandfather, about growing up, getting older, and falling in love.

We talked about my life and the great influences I’ve experienced

In this recording, I talk with my grandma Oliva about her past when she lived in Mexico and her upcoming to now living in Chicago with almost her whole family. I also talk about her struggles and her accomplishments and...

My mom and I sit down and talk about when she and my dad met for the first time and their wedding day.

Father of two girls and a married man talks about his early childhood living on the west side of Chicago. His experience as a Highschooler in a predominately white school. The many places he worked to make some money on...

My mother’s side of the family

This is the first part of an interview in which Trudy and Bruce describe how they met and what they live about each other after 57 years of marriage.