Dora Ballesteros

A conversation between an aunt and niece about the late matriarch, and heart of the Ballesteros family, mother and grandmother, Dora Ballesteros.

1992 – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) have been married 71 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their marriage which took place in 1953. This interview co era the year 1992.

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Ashley (18) interviews neighbor Ana (33) to get glimpse of her life in Guatemala and her transition to the United States. We speak about her childhood life and how she grew up.

Jack Middleton Interviews His Mother About Her Childhood and Family History

Jack Middleton (16) interviews his mother, Kimberly Pearish (50) about her childhood and growing up around rural Missouri and how she lived when most areas around her were cut off, and her transition to the city life in Joplin. She...

Interview – Geoff Stubson’s family history

I interviewed my dad about his family and traditions that influenced his childhood. We talked about different food and cultures that his family celebrated. I learned a little about his ethnicity and culture.

Thanksgiving with Pappy Billy Upchurch
November 26, 2023 App Interview

This interview is with Billy Upchurch and questions were by Micah Larson. Micah asked about where we came from. Did we have anything past town or did you get told stories.

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

Nana and Papa’s Life

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Dianne Swanson Gaines family stories

Cousins Jennifer Swanson and Carla Swanson Gawthrop interview their Aunt Dianne as the extended family is gathered for a wedding. She shares her favorite memories from growing up with 6 siblings, the importance of her faith, raising 4 amazing children...

Carroll Swanson Shephard family stories

Cousins Jennifer Swanson and Carla Swanson Gawthrop interview their Aunt Carroll as the extended family is gathered for a wedding. Carroll shares memories of growing up with Grandma Jesse Willits and the Chesapeake Bay farm house, her mom Georgianna Mooma...

discoveries with my grandma

This interview is on my grandma Linda! I’m Nayeli, i’m 18 years old, and we’re in Tulsa Oklahoma. We talked about her childhood and all the funny stories she has, her children and grandchildren, and we talked about spiritual moments.❤️

Lillian Thompson’s Story Part 2

Lillian Thompson, age 101, is being interviewed by her daughter, Linda Smith. Part 2 is a collection of stories from her life.

Tyler And his mother Jeannie

Tyler and his mother Jeannie tell stories of his crazy Uncle Loren. Stories of his mother's joy, and finally the stories of whatever pops into her head.

Grandad’s stories

In this interview with Grandad (Alan Braverman) and I (Megan Braverman) talks about a favorite story and Grandad's favorite job.

Interview with Patty Sciria by Kaeleigh Sciria
November 25, 2022 App Interview

On Thanksgiving Day, 2022, Kaeleigh Sciria (20), interviews her beautiful mother, Patty Sciria (62), to detail her life and stories. She told stories of her childhood, family, her brother, being a lawyer, and her favorite job as a mother. Patty...

Immigration Stories: Anonymous 25 – "I take the position like this – it doesn't matter where I am, it's anywhere is better than Russia."

Anonymous 25 is from Russia and has been living for long periods of time in other cities throughout the world. Landing in Malta has been both a challenging and wonderful experience. She is a resident and birthed her daughter in...

Some thoughts about life in America shared by a Vietnamese immigrant

We talked about the events like 9/11, the 2008 recession, the Covid-19 pandemic and about life.

Mila Johnson interviews her father Kevin Johnson about his childhood and experiences growing up.

In this interview, conducted May 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mila Johnson (14) interviews her father Kevin Johnson (37) about his childhood and experiences raising Mila. Kevins talks about his memories raising Mila, his own childhood memories, and the beginnings...