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Interview with David and Janet Hazen as they recall where they were on July 20, 1969 (first moon landing) and what it was like growing up in such an interesting era of history. They also talk about some of the...

Back in the day, it often took years for things that happened on the coasts to really impact the Heartland. The coincidences of Norm’s life in 1969, while traveling in Europe (on a trip earned as a reward for serving...

Interview about the Apollo landing on the moon featuring someone who experienced it in 1969.

My Papa, Steve Hoffman, describes his time in basic training.

Our family’s history with hemophilia and its treatment complications, including HIV, Hepatitis, and inhibitors. As we near a cure, we remember the past.

Stacee interviews her mother about the time in her life when she was single and free.

In this Interview with my grandfather, James Epperson, we talked about his childhood and upbringing. He came from a very intricate family, where he mainly depended on himself and faced a variety of hardships.

A story of growing up in Baltimore in the 1950s and 60s, and how the riots after Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination affected one family.

Arshia Patel (17) talks to her neighbor’s mother, Jeannine Dickerson (~71), about her memories of the 1960s in St. Louis, Missouri. She shares stories about the teenage culture at the time, along with the moon landing, JFK’s assassination, and the...

Brothers Steven Markel (67) and Donn Markel (72) share their experience with Parkinson's Disease, specifically Steven's diagnosis, Donn's role as a caregiver, and their father's experience with Parkinson's in the 1950s and 1960s.

Oral interview for US History with my aunt Cheryl.

Interview with Joan about her life throughout the 60s.

For my interview, I had a conversation with my grandmother Barbera Monnin. My grandmother was born in 1942 and she is currently 81 years old. We talked a lot about what he life was like growing up, what it was...

My grandmother was in facet of intergeration because she had friend but her mom was not in favor

This is an interview by 20 year old Darlene Johnson with her 51 year old dad, Kevin Taylor, about what life was like back then from a media and technological standpoint.

Friends Juanita Floyd (59) and Sara Berry (54) share a conversation about Juanita’s experiences integrating her elementary school in 1969 as the only Black student in her grade and about the value of trying to make a difference in other...

(Photo by Ryan Haggerty) Fr. Vinny McKiernan's worked at the Newman Center on the Ohio State University campus for 26 years. Over the course of his life and work, he’s been a novice director with the Paulist Fathers. He’s also...

A reflection of life in Sausalito in 1969. High school hangouts at the "drive -in," drag racing with the "Marin Gear Men," the Altamont Free Concert, and the live music of San Francisco in the late 60's.

The struggles and thoughts of having 13 children when your dad is the 10th.

Meredith Johnson (17) talks with grandmother and Elaine Musick (84) about her life in the 1960s.

Overview of the 60’s through my grandma’s eyes. She came to the U.S in the early 60’s and is now 70 years old.

Spouses Ondria Leary (74) and George Leary (77) share a conversation about their relationship, their experiences as an interracial couple, and their family now.

I, Mia, interviewed my nana about her life as a teenager. She talked about her parents leaving her, living with her teacher, family, and the love of her life. There were a few bloopers :)

Josephine Cole (15) interviews her computer scientist father (Billy Cole, 50) on growing up in West Virginia, the events of September 11, 2001, religion and family. While he plays video games in the background, and her sister yells advise.

Jaina Bencze and Eli (Elizabeth) Foster interview Sandy Midduagh (Granny) about her experience and lifestyle during the 60s. She talks about her experience with religion and overall lifestyle in highschool and post graduation.