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I interviewed my father for this project. I learned what it was like growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. I also learned more about my grandparents who passed away before I was born. My Dad had his first job...

Alan talks about his family, WWII, and physics

86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.

In this interview, held on December 9, 2019, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Riley Marschall speaks with Cathrine Harrington about Cathrine’s childhood growing up, what it was like for her getting into school, and getting a job. She talks about her...

Tatev Yeghiazaryan (in Brooklyn) speaks with her mom, Karine Arshakyan (in NJ) on mother's day about Karine's life in Armenia during the Soviet era and after its collapse; her emigration and bringing of family to the U.S. and the insightful...

In this interview on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Rockville Centre, New York, Jayden Connolly interviews her grandma, Nina Linwood and talk about Nina’s life. Nina talks about her childhood and what it was like growing up. Nina also shares...

Opa tells me stories about the past.

We talked about his childhood, how he was always getting in trouble before he found his love for books and sports, and then his time in the army as an air force doctor.

“Don’t smoke at night and keep your head down”- wisdom from my grandfather who always has his two cents to add and never fails to make us laugh

My name is Titi. I am an exchange student from Hungary and I had a talk to my American host mom about her military years, her life and my exchange.

My partner and I "interviewed" Alexander Hamilton

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

A fathers life experience escaping from war and finding himself in two of the most populated american cities

Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

A first hand perspective of 9/11 through my mother’s eyes and the actions she took that day.

Barbara (Bunny) Sims (73) and her husband, Bruce Sims (74), remember Bunny's father and the role he played in World War II while serving in the U.S. Navy. They also discuss their family, their careers, and the places they've lived.

Story of mother/grandmother/wife and husband who grew up during depression - and later had family of 11.

In this interview, recorded on November 27th, 2015, Kaia Neal (13) interviews her grandmother, Alice Kurtz (69) about her childhood growing up in New York. She talks about growing up during the Cold War and the Cuban Missle Crisis. Plus...

A granddaughter interviews her Jewish engineer, radiologist, air force lieutenant, pilot instructor grandfather shortly after the passing of his wife, her grandmother.

We spoke about Ginette’s time in France, her travel to America, and important people in her life.

In this Interview, I recorded my grandmother where she talked about her childhood in Cuba. She speaks about the hardships of later having to leave Cuba and go to the United States.

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Lou Berger (95). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. Lou shares the story of his life; New York, the army, love, and education. c/o...

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Michael (Mike) DelPercio (99). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. Mike shares the story of his life; New York, the Navy, and love. c/o...

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

After the attacks of 9/11, airport security changed dramatically as well as individuals views on the actions taken by the government. I interviewed my father who worked at American Airlines at the time on his views and opinions in regards...