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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.

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

Ralph Breding grew up in rural Idaho and, with his family, farmed land that his German grandparents homesteaded in 1912. Ralph’s daughter, Lesa, interviews him about the intersection of farming and flying airplanes beginning with his parents, Gilbert and Gertrude...

Husband and wife Dean Burns (56) and Cesslie Joy Pharr (50) discuss their love story, their travel adventures, and their hopes for the future.

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Skokie, Illinois, Amina Khalid (14) interviews her grandfather Syed Matloob Zaidi (74). He shares his happiest and saddest moments in his life as well as living with 9 siblings. Mr. Zaidi also...

 Bob Jelks (76) talks with his friend Barb Chapman (48) about his childhood, influences in his life, faith, how he started his career, and some good advice for those who listen!

My father talked about some of the things that are most important to him. Some of these things are family, work and respect.

In this interview, my grandma and I talked about everything from her childhood, her accomplishments, COVID-19, and even gave me a heart-to-heart pep talk.

My mom talked about how she went to Mexico to studying abroad. She talked about the fun and difficult times of her trip

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

In this interview, I had a long conversation with my mom on our family immigration from Poland. We talk about how she had to learn English, our polish heritage, and how our life is now.

In this interview, Oscar Garcia (18) interviews his mother, Rosa (57) about what her experiences of raising children were. She recounts about some of her surprises raising children and what some of the things that she wished she knew when...

A tribute to my grandmothers history. She tells us a tail out her upbringing

My grandma talks about the lessons she values most, memories that make her who she is today, and funny stories about our family and it’s past.

On September 12, 2019 in Chicago, IL, Ashley Bolton sat down with Lenae Brown and discussed her experience with growing up in a blended family. The 24 year old female spoke about the challenges of having step and half siblings,...

I asked my father about his childhood, growing up with his parents in a small farm and a small town, then making his way to the US where he would start a new chapter in his life.

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

November 25 2018 in Chicago IL I Interviewed Mary Thomas about her life. Mary Thomas is 61 Years old and this my grandma I am 15 years old. Mary had a good childhood she grown to be an intelligent women....

After interviewing my mom, I’ve learned that her personality has always been consistent from her past to the present.

In this interview, conducted on November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jadelyn Melara (16) interviews her mother Jade Perez (45) about what makes her who she is. Jade Perez shares who her biggest influences have been. She also talks about work...

In this interview, we discussed what is important to my mom and what she would want me and my children to know for their future.

About family ancestry, growing up during the depression, and life learned lessons.

I asked my 88 year grandmother (Meme) one question and this is what I heard