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Donald W. Atkins talks to daughter Michelle Atkins about growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota in the 1930s. Interview recorded in 2008 as part of the inaugural National Day of Listening.

Interview with my neighbor

motherhood, medicine, and perfectionism

We talked about life

An interview with Mary Drewes on her mother’s life as a woman, wife, and mother in the 1930s.

Dad’s life growing up in Southern Minnesota, Being drafted into the military police, his young married life and his growth in the Lutheran faith.

John’s experience growing up in a small town in Minnesota made him who he is today. The many stories he has to tell makes him a book that is so fun to listen to.

Lolly talked about growing up in Wisconsin; meeting her husband Don Mills; having three girls Jan, Julie, and Jolene; and her hopes for her great grandchildren.

Taylor White: 2020-12-04 19:09:20

In this interview Olivia (16) sits down her grandfather Jim Kulla (77) and talks about everything from his regrets to his fondest memories. He talks about how he got to achieving his dream of owning his own law firm and...

There were many subjects that were talked about, but some of the main themes including life in Texas, significance of friends and family, never stop learning.

Achieving dreams and following your dreams and believing in yourself and not to have so many regrets.

I asked my interviewee about her childhood memories, relationship with her parents, lessons she’s learned throughout school and work, how she met her husband, why she chose to live in Esko, how she wants to be remembered, and what she...

In this interview, I talked with my grandmother Georgiann Eckheart, about her life as a mother and grandmother and how creativity played a role in her life.

Arnold Duevel talks about growing up in Central Minnesota. Born in 1918, he shares vivid memories of his childhood and teen-aged years. A decorated World War II veteran, Arnold has led a long and momentous life.

This is an interview with my mom about her childhood, important life lessons and memories of her life

Talked about many things including their parents, grandparents, what life was like growing up, school, holidays, and the military. Very interesting and learned a lot about my grandparents that I did not know.

Life of my Nana.

We talked about my grandma’s childhood, and her life growing up. We talked about our family’s background and some of her favorite memories/ proudest moments.

We talked about my aunt and her life

This interview is about my grandparents' lives over the years. Including their childhood and what's important to them.

My dad talks about his life and struggles before and during the Vietnam War up to his escape and adjustment to life here in the US... plus how he met and eventually married my mom. Stories of tense sail-boating trips,...

I interview my Grandma about her values and general life

Me and my mom talked about her and my dad. We talked about how they met and all the fun times they've been through. I also asked her about herself and influential people in her life.

We were given a number of questions we could have asked. I picked a few questions from each section.