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Grandmother opens up to her 16 year old granddaughter about her abusive childhood and how it affected/affects her.

In this interview, I interview my grandmother Betty Savage in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 24, 2017. Betty reflects on her childhood, family, accomplishments, aspirations, hobbies, and lessons she's learned over the years. She discusses her grandmother, cousins, mother, father,...

On November 26, 2017, I interviewed my mother, and some of the things I learned about her surprised me. I learned lessons about working, high school, and important life lessons. I even got to know more about her childhood, which...

In this excerpt, Crystal (29) discusses people who she admires as well as the backbone of the family, our grandmother.

Jordy asks Crystal about growing up as a first-generation child and her childhood. He also asks questions reguarding her adult life as a mother and influences in her life.

In this interview, Ava and Popo talk about Popo's family. Ava is her Popo's grandmother on her mom's side. She is 13 and her Popo is 69. Ava learns more about where her family came from with new firsthand information.

The evening of November 21st, 2017, Eli Frank (15) sat down with their Grandmother DD (age and last name not provided due to partner request) for an interview. DD told many stories about her life as a child on a...

Lorraine talked about her happiest time with her families and some persons she would like to appreciate it. She also enjoyed the time with her two dogs.

Regina and I discuss the importance of natural areas in our neighborhood at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada, CO.

Jim and I talked about his childhood, along with people who influenced him through his life. We also talked about his experiences being a father and learning how to be a good one. I asked him questions about his time...

Michael Tanimura (63) and Michael Takada (61) engage in a conversation about their experiences growing up in Chicago as third (and 2.5) generation Japanese Americans. Anna Takada (25) facilitates their conversation as the oral history studio manager at Alphawood Gallery.

Ryan Johnson (39) interviews his parents, Berta Johnson (65) and Michael Johnson (67), about their courtship and marriage.

From Siberia to America story. Tartar ethnic background. Diversity and cultural openness is key.

This is an interview with my Grandma, Yolanda Costa, on her 96th birthday. She grew up in Greenpoint, New York. She was one of 11 children in a large Catholic family. She was married to her husband, Joseph Costa for...

Interview with Angela Puzzelento (90 years old), my grandmother. We talked about her childhood and her family.

I interview my 94 year old grandmother about her life and family history. She moved to the U.S. in the late 1920's from Czechoslovakia and raised a family in rural Ohio.

Abbie Porto interviews her grandmother, Sharon Stickle, about stories of ancestors and the importance of family.

Discussion on recent events of our lives

Stories of how our family came to be

Jocelyn Bessett Gorlin (56) is interviewed by her friend Liz McDonough (64) about her childhood in Connecticut, her relationship with her parents and four siblings and how she decided to become a nurse. She also discusses how she met her...

Dolores Nevitt (86) talks to her granddaughter, Victoria Golden (26) about growing up in Louisville. She describes traveling around the country as a promotional stunt for Phillip Morris.

“The jumper had a little bib on it…like overalls, but not like overalls.” When Jenny (on the right) is in middle school, her grandmother, a tailor, makes her an ill-fated jumper. Despite hiding it in the back of her closet,...

Married couple Joseph Galante (77) and Patricia Galante (73) reminisce their childhoods in Italy, and how they met in America.

Interview with my mom

Two friends discussing growing up in Columbus, Georgia around the downtown area.