Emma Mendez Interviews William Lachat to Learn the Emotions, People, and Experiences Shaping the Man Behind the Mustache

On November 24th, at her grandfather's house in Chicago, Illinois, Emma Mendez interviews William Lachat, husband to his deceased love of his life, Felicia Lachat, father of five daughters, and grandfather to twelve grandchildren. As a son of a biochemical...

Mekaylah to Chris: The things you remember

Mekaylah talked with stepfather Christopher Connelly. They discuss any memories Chris has about his life and how both of their lives have changed since they met.

Lenny Spiegel and Sandy Spiegel Share Stories of Their Life and Work

Sandy and Lenny Spiegel tell about their determination to pursue higher education despite socio-economic challenges. A surprising union - Sandy, a social worker and Lenny, a physicist - met each other in Chicago in the late 1980s and followed their...

Father and daughter interview. Chicago kid early life and relationship

Father of two girls and a married man talks about his early childhood living on the west side of Chicago. His experience as a Highschooler in a predominately white school. The many places he worked to make some money on...

Don Anderson (my dad!) interviewed my Annie Anderson (me!) on November 30, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he's grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

My grandpa

Me and my grandpa Richard Riha talked about his life story on Monday April 23rd 2018. He told me how he lived it and what made it great and what made his life worth living is definitely the family he...

Oral History

This was a interview I conducted with my Grandmother about her life in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child and what it was like growing up. We also talked about my ancestry and what it was like moving to the...

Final Exam -Sophia Robledo

The interview with Irene about her difficult times in life and good times and how it’s pushed her to do better. The lessons that were learned that pushed her into a successful future.

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Patty Devery and Justin Cummins

One Small Step conversation partners Patty (40) and Justin (32) have a conversation about their recent weddings, dogs, and families. They bond over both getting married recently and having connections to Chicago. Justin describes his large wedding in Savannah, while...

Andy and Sharon Allison (picture of Garrett Hinshaw and Andy Allison)

Sharon and Andy Allison were discussing their youth, where they lived, their marriage and up to moving into Indian Head Park, interviewed by Tom Hinshaw

An Interview with my Grandpa

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...

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Annabella Vidal-Ruiz and Anthony Buralli

Husband and wife, Anthony Buralli (32) and Annabella Vidal-Ruiz (32), talk about their experience during COVID as spouses and Annabelle as a nurse working in a hospital.

Behind The Scene

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....

“I leaned on the horn… it was a different sound than burning wood”: Interview with Sharon and Fred Korty

Sharon and Fred, longtime residents of the Chicagoland area, invited me into their lovely Wheaton home to tell me the story of how they rebuilt after losing their home in a fire. They also shared stories of their travels and...