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Husband and wife, Dr. Dudley Harris (80) and Cindy Vondrak (71), discuss Dr. Harris starting the first outpatient ophthalmology surgical center in the state of Texas. They also discuss Japanese pottery, ceramics and using photography as philanthropy.

Carl and Debbie share some stories of Carl's early years, then their life together, married for 50 years. Debbie skillfully redirects Carl's answers when his memory is challenging him to recall details.

Emma Bentley Ruzicka (34), interviews her grandfather Dr. John Bentley (86) about his time in the Navy, how he met his wife, becoming a doctor, and the experiences that followed him from state to state.

Riley Greenberg interviews her grandfather, Lynn Smoker. He talks about growing up in Columbia, PA, and about his achievements in life. Many memories and stories are shared.

Scott Zimmerman, a Junior at Egg Harbor Township, interviewed his Grandfather over the Thanksgiving break from school. Over the course of the recording they discuss his grandfathers early life from birth up until about his early thirties. They discuss how...

My dad explores his early childhood in the Philippines growing up and explains his experience in the US Navy.

Interviewing my cousin about living in Japan and what his day is like and how he lives now

Chatting at Christmas Eve about life as a navy wife.

I sat down with my uncle Pete and we talked about what it was like to grow up in a small town in the 1950s. He talked about his sister and what she was like as a teenager. He talkes...

An interview with my grandfather about his experiences and reflections on his life during his different careers. He talks about his military life, teaching life, important people in his life, and the history of his parents and grandparents.

Reflections from EM3 Larry E. Davidson, E Division Sailor onboard USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8) from 1969-1971.

Talked about there life and life lessons and the military

In this interview I found that my grandma spent a lot of time alone, and was very independent as a kid. Also, that she hadn’t found her hobbies and or things she liked until she was older.

“You came you saw you conquered” -Alfred Morgan Alfred Morgan shares his life with his granddaughter Rachel Meshach. He shares stories from his time in the navy and stories from his childhood. Alfred also gives many great life lessons during...

Madeline Stach interviews her uncle Michael Beatty about his service in the Navy. They talk about basic training, why he chose the navy, and some of the people he met while serving.

Grant Erickson, who celebrated his 95th birthday the month before this interview, shares his experiences in the navy during World War II.

Grant Erickson, who had his 95th birthday ten days before telling this story, talks with Beverly Brook and Christy Hightower about the highlights of his life. He was one of eleven children, and grew up on a series of farms...

Chuck Niswonger (who I am named after) recalls his life growing up in the 30's and inlisting in the Navy for World War 2. He met my great grandmother when he was 26 and she was 19. They are 7...