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We discussed life in Germany before WWII, coming to America as a Jewish immigrant, and experiences as a Jew in Germany and America.

Leighanne Martin Wright: 2023-06-06 14:37:39 Leighanne, 65, and her father Al, 95 talk about his memories of his father during WWII and his own experiences as a sailor in the Antarctic. Al also touched on his time aboard an icebreaker...

Japanese interment camp

Lauren M. Landau (30) speaks with her grandfather, Leonard M. Landau (99), about his childhood in the Bronx, serving in London and France during World War II, and getting by during COVID-19 compared to the Great Depression.

My dad reflects on his early life as the child of first-generation Scottish immigrants in the New York slums and the people, opportunities, and luck that influenced his life’s path.

Museum of the Rockies Docent, Maury Irvine, shares his story about attempting to enlist in WWII 27 times and his experiences as a Merchant Marine during WWII.

Renee Grebe (36) talks with her grandmother, Helen Grebe (89) about Helen’s life. They discuss Helen's childhood including her family life and what it was like to grow up during the '20s and '30s depression era. They also talk about...

Angela Napili interviewed her dad Manuel Napili, 83, about his childhood memories of the Philippines. At 3:00 he described what it was like to grow up near an active volcano. Starting at 17:30 and at 20:17 he discussed his memories...

Ana remembers her role and impact on the arts community in Houston, Texas

From Germany to Pittsburgh

Leo and Betty discuss their memories and experiences during WWII, started with their whereabouts when they heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Interview with Grandma, OWEN BASORE: 2022-11-27 21:55:36

Jeanne talks about growing up in the early twentieth century.

Deborah Ranniger (58) talks to SC Facilitator Virginia Lora (26) about her dad Leonard Cornell who passed away 5 years ago of Alzheimers. She tells the story her dad would tell over and over again about going to the 1929...

this interview outlines the life of a child living in Germany during WWII. what was is like living through the war? how were times different? what is the meaning of war to a survivor of the greatest war to ever...

In January 2023, in South Philadelphia, PA, Devon Maguire (15) interviewed her grandmother, Dr. Agnes Albany (80), about her life. Dr. Albany was born in 1942, and shared memories spanning from when she was a little girl growing up in...

In January 2023, in South Philadelphia, PA, Devon Maguire (15) interviewed her grandmother, Dr. Agnes Albany (80), about various times in her life growing up. Dr. Albany was born in 1942, and shared memories spanning from when she was a...

Hazel Wilson (96) tells her son Michael Wilson (65) about her life, her religion and her affinity for cooking.

Irvine Fieber (96) talks with his granddaughter Emily Fieber (17) about his experience being drafted into Army AirCorps during WWII.

This is me interviewing my Grandpa asking about his life.

Rachel Markowitz at 86 talks with her son Michael Kuperstein 61 and grandson Zach Kuperstein 26 about some of her early life with Michael and her WWII and Holocaust experiences

Veronica Carberry tells her story of growing up during WWII and raising her family in the United States. She is celebrating 85 years of life today.

Describes how he interviewed the pope, Grace Kelly, and others, and how he reported on the aftermath of WWII in Europe.

Robert talks about life in Hungary where he was born, coming to the United States, his life long partner Jimmy, and how he is healing after losing him.

Ms. Levin, my family friend who is 90 years old, talked to me about her experience during WWII.