Immigrating to the United States during the Cold War

I interviewed my grandma, Alexsandra Warzecha (76), discussing her story of emigrating to the United States of America. Furthermore, describing her time in Poland during the Cold War, and at a time of Communist ruling. Ultimately, describing her life as...

Recording – 03-15-2024 20:43:40
Private

This interview is private.

60 Years in the United States

Maria Blanca Inman was born on May 31, 1938, in Rocha, Uruguay. She is currently 85 years old. In this interview, she has a heart-to-heart conversation with her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sara Smith, about her childhood in Uruguay and her future...

Immigration with my father

We talked about what immigration and getting citizenship were like for my father.

La historia de R.G

En esta entrevista, mi tío y yo hablamos sobre su experiencia como inmigrante. También como llego a los Estados Unidos y como fue su experiencia en los Estados Unidos.

Elizabeth Guaracao and Anna Guaracao

Elizabeth Guaracao (67) speaks with her daughter, Anna Guaracao (23), about her immigration story from Colombia to the United States and her first couple of years living in Philadelphia with her oldest daughter, Gabriela. She shares a reflection on what...

Roshni/Jason’s Living History Project

I interviewed my mother about her immigration story but was not limited to her immigration story. Questions would include her life in India both before and after immigration. Her family life, her perspective, and personal story. My ultimate goal was...

Coming From Germany

Trudy Tonelli shares her experience of living in Germany during WW2 and coming to the United States.

Vastupal Kinkhabwala and Sonia Kinkhabwala

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.

Unlocking the Missing Parts

I interviewed my dad on his childhood and his experiences throughout life, I learned a lot from this interview as background on my family as well. My dad shared different aspects of his life as some childhood experiences being left...

Family History

Grandson interviews grandfather about immigrating from Communist Vietnam to America and about family history.

Interview Project

In this interview I talked to Michael about his journey to the US

Immigration from Panama in 1991

This Interview was done by me asking my grandmother Virginia Powell a series of 20 questions based on her arrival and pre-arrival to the United States.

Growing up in Argentina during the transition to democracy.

Silvina Sironi (47) describes growing up in Argentina during the 70's and 80's, as well as her experience with government and democracy both in Argentina and the United States. She is interviewed by her son, Johann Grothues (15).

Immigration

Me and my dad discuss the important national events from his time in Argentina and the differences between there and the United States.

Towards A Better Life

Talking about the hardships that my mom faced in India that caused her to make the decision to leave and come to America for a better life.

Reflecting on the Past with Nan

I ask my immigrant Grandmother about her experiences in the United States. I also inquire about how she has used math.

Hablando con mi Tia Minerva

Mi tia Minerva habla de como crecio in Monterrey y Como le cambio la vida en la pandemia de COVID-19

Interview

Our interview about our family heritage.

The Price Family’s Heritage and Traditions

I interview my mother, Tania Price, to find out more about our family’s origins and heritage. My mother shares her experience as an immigrant from Costa Rica now living in America. I learn more about our family’s Thanksgiving traditions and...

Maycon's Story: A Brazilian American Perspective on Race & Immigration

Lara Mangialardi (28) interviews her cousin's husband, Maycon, (30) about his experience leaving Brazil as a young child for a life in the United States. Maycon's story features his perception of racial discrimination as a social justice issue that is...

Entrevista entre madre e hija: Dolores Madera y Ariana Solis

This is an interview conducted for my SOWK 732 class at Loyola University Chicago in MSW program through the School of Social Work. The interview was conducted with my mother, Dolores, regarding her experiences as an immigrant from Mexico.

Ilona Nanay and her mom, Julia, talk about life and surviving 2020

Ilona Nanay (31) talks with her mom, Julia Nanay (69), about her experiences fleeing Hungary, growing up in the United States, and living through a global pandemic. Julia shares how difficult it was for her family to start over in...