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An interview between a daughter and her father discussing the struggles as an immigrant and life after immigration.

We talked about my dads life in India. He described various things in India like how his brother viewed him as or why he chose the career he chose. He also showed me the hardhips/challenges of his transition to America....

The story of growing up with 6 sisters in Kentucky to moving to New York and starting a family.

My Grandparents, Lawrence (87) and Theresa (85) Spinelli of Endicott NY. Discussed how their childhoods were, how they met, and life in general.

Jennifer Davis (46) interviews Susan "Sue" Chadwick (69) about her family's immigrant experiences and the American dream.

We are in Ariella’s apartment and we open up the interview with questions about Steve’s grandparents. This interview focuses on Steve’s humble beginnings. Enjoy!

Married couple Rosa and Luis “Arturo” Perez talk with their granddaughter, Natalia, about their early life in Mexico to their journey and life experience to New York and Texas.

I interviewed my mom about her Grandparents, her job, and memorable moments in her life.

Sora Frankel, born 1919, discusses her childhood in Brooklyn, her parents, & her grandparents.

Ethan interviews his Dad and his Grandmother.

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Interview w/ Mom-Elizabethanne Spiotta

We spoke about my grandfather’s grandparents. We spoke about his brother and what it was like being Jewish in the US and my grandpa’s decision to become an Israeli citizen. Lastly we spoke about his inspirations and his advice for...

I learned how my family came to the U.S. frome Europe. I also learned about my great ancestors

We began by talking about our families immigration story and moved into how the older generations of our family influenced my father’s life.

For my interview I decided to interview mom, and learn a little bit more about her history

I asked my grandma a multitude of questions. We talked about her life growing up, meeting my grandpa and everything in between.

Matt Rockhill interviews his father, Jody, about his rural childhood and his transition into urban life.

Judith Peavey (71) shares her thoughts, feelings, and memories about her late husband's life and their relationship leading up to his diagnosis with dementia. Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) accompanies and listens to her stories.

Work hard and always ask for help to continue to learn about the world around you

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

Memories of growing up

I talked with my Nonna about her life in Italy, what is was like to immigrate to NY and raise a family here, and tried to solicite life advice from her.

An interview with my grandfather about his experiences and reflections on his life during his different careers. He talks about his military life, teaching life, important people in his life, and the history of his parents and grandparents.