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I, Jasmin Martinez interview my mom, Sarai Martinez an immigrant about her life from start to now.

This interview was about life and growing up.

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Friends Donald "Don" Hild (93) and Lauren Warren (35) discuss Lauren’s grandmother and recall the search to find the owners of a lost suitcase.

Bry Lee (21) and Sihun Lee (58) sparks more intimate conversations about life and culture in the US and South Korea. Chit chats here and there and in between.

I interviewed my mom about her life growing up and her choices that she made through her life.

In this recording, Jerry Barton (46) is interviewed by his daughter, Gabriela Barton (15). Jerry Barton speaks on jobs he had as a teenager in the Czech Republic before coming to America. He also expresses the amount of impact his...

My name is Liam Silhan I am 12 years old and in this interview I interviewed my mother Leane Silhan who is 49 years old. The topics that we discussed were ancestors, her childhood, her past occupations, her spouse, her...

This interview is me asking questions to my 71 year old grandmother, about her life, politics and the thoughts on the generation today.

Mark Braden (71) and his uncle Burly Brellenthin (97) discuss Burly's experiences farming, in school, serving in the military, and working at a Chevy dealership.

Tammam "Tom" Abouassaf (53) talks with his daughter Amal Abouassaf (21) about immigrating to the United States, his experience of culture shock, and what he is most proud of in his life.

One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.

Mr. James Smith Jr. is 103 years old. He is being interviewed by his granddaughter, Mrs. Tamara Pryor. Tamara is 48 years old. In this interview, they are taking a brief walk through Mr. James Smith Jr.'s life.

Karol Kennedy (59) talks with her mother, Kristina "Kris" Young Smirl (83), about her childhood, parenting, memories, jobs, and hobbies.

Sarah Justus (24) interviews her grandmother Rosa Benedicto (77) about Rosa's immigration from Ciuadad Juarez, Mexico to Chicago, Illinois. Rosa would eventually settle in El Paso, Texas. The pair also discuss Rosa's marriage and love story with her late husband.

Calista Scheetz, age 14, interviewed her Papa, Robert Burke, age 69. They discussed his early life and what it was like growing up in Chicago.

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

In the interview it stated my grandfathers name which is Ruben and age which is 87, he’s early life, and middle life, how he wants to be remembered.

Henry Vilcins interviews his grandfather, Ivar.

Deniz talks about growing up in Turkey in a small town called Mersen. He then moves to Istanbul for 4 years. After that he moves to Chicago. He also talks about his family and what he does for a living.

Twin sisters Rhonda Winters (47) and Rebecca "Becki" Kuchenberg (47) share memories of small town life.

I got together with my mom to discuss her journey before and after having kids. She talked about motherhood and her decision to quit her job.

Marc Paprzyca (69) and spouse Sylvia Paprzyca (67) talk about life in Chicago and retiring to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They talked about leaving the hustle and bustle of the city life and returning to a resort town.

After an enjoyable dinner with my friend Sullivan Clisham, I asked him pressing questions about his life and legacy. We discussed childhood memories, regrets, and what the future holds as young adults. We are 17 years old preparing for college...

Athena Miller, 8th grade, interviews her grandfather, Tom Zemrowski ("Pops"), about how he met her late grandmother ("Gramzie") at Purdue University in 1965. Other interesting glimpses of his past are revealed as well. Recorded during Thanksgiving 2021.