Oral History Project 2023

This is an interview by Isabella Cabrera who is interviewing her mom, Ana Cabrera. Ana recounts her childhood, the trauma she carries from fleeing the communist government in Cuba, her determination through nursing school, and lessons she’s learnt through being...

My great grandmother tells her love story

Kendall Devine interviews her great grandmother, Shirley Graves as she tells her love story from the moment she first set eyes on her husband and the tumultuous beginning of how they where they were married at 16 and 17.

Economics final

Jessica Smith, age 41 and her daughter Abigail, 18 discuss the 2008 recession.

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Joe Kershaw and Darius Young

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

Piper Guthrey’s Interview

He grew up in Little Rock Arkansas and in his childhood he played football and climbed trees and many more exciting activities. He met his wife Mrs.Dorcas whenever he was asked by one of her friends to bring Mrs. Dorcas...

Eric Carlson

Chicago Public Schools World Studies teacher Eric Carlson interviews rising 10th grader Javian Jones on the last day of school : 2021-06-22 18:18:04

Cousin Interview

I ask my cousins about there life. I also see what Covid is like for them and what it was like when there dad Josh got it. Also, looking back, I realize it is hard to hear some parts because...

Dani Faltraco interviews her father Peter Faltraco about growing up, raising a family, and a few things in between.

On January 5, 2020, Danielle Faltraco (16) interviewed her father Peter. They talk about his childhood in Belleville, NJ, working at a car dealership, and being a father and granddad. He talks about some of his old hobbies such as...

Uncle Lou

My Uncle Lou grew up in the 40’s on the South Side of Chicago and was a school teacher for Chicago Public schools. This is a brief account of his childhood and pieces of his career as told by him.

David McCracken

Anne McCracken Ehlers interviewed her father David McCracken about family history, including his father's work at Oak Ridge during WW2; his work in economics and computer programming, as well as their shared experiences as teachers; education both k12 and University...

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Seung Ja Lee, Geung Goo Lee, and John Lillig

John Lillig (45) interviews his parents-in-law Seung Ja Lee (70) and Geung Goo Lee (74) about being born in South Korea, immigrating to Germany, and eventually settling in the U.S. Other topics discussed were family, golf, and travel throughout the...

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John Farry and Kathryn Guelcher

Rev. John "Jack" Farry (73) and his niece Kathryn "Kathy" Gaucher (34) talk about Jack's life as a priest in Chicago, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his childhood and what Jack means to their family.