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An interview with a working-class Nashville Native. You can hear about family history, civic engagement in Nashville, and passions of my grandfather.

I interviewed my mother to gain insight on my late grandparents. I’ve always felt this distinct connection with them even though I do not remember specific encounters with them.

Mary Beth talks about her childhood.

Nathaniel Loper (17) interviews Jesse Terry (93) about his childhood and growing up years in Gobey, Tennessee.

Loida imigró a los Estados Unidos y comenzó su carrera.

In this interview, my great aunt and I had a discussion about her life growing up compared to the life she lives today.

Kaitlyn and Melvin discuss generational differences.

A conversation between mother and daughter

What my grandmother did during in school. What sports my grandmother did for sports. What my grandmother did for fun with her friends. And what my grandmother's family was like.

In this interview, made in November 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, Sasha Thompson (12) interviews her grandmother Shirley Hamilton (80) about some of her childhood in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Shirley shares her most important people in her life and the worst thing...

While on the way to visit her husband in the hospital on Thanksgiving, Barbara Rayburn agreed to talk about religion and family in East Tennessee. Barbara's husband passed later the next year, and she followed in the summer of 2018.

An interview with Greg and Sandy Smith about their history and thoughts.

We discussed the memories of my grandmothers life.

We talked a lot about his childhood and his parents and then transitioned more into talking about the Air Force and his passion for flying.

We talked about what my childhood and my Mom’s childhood life was like. We also talked about how she met my dad and their experience growing up.

This interview was recorded on November 24, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. My name is Dorothy Grace Daniels and I am 14 years old. I interviewed my grandmother, Joanna Underwood. We discussed growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, surviving being...

The many stories of my family on my mothers side. And the story's of my grandmother and grandpa.

In this interview, conducted in December 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee, Rose Rezaee interviews her mother Soheila Mansourianpour about her upbringing in Iran and emigration. She explains the place and atmosphere of her childhood as well as her family’s influence. She...

In this interview, conducted in February 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee, Abby Shainberg (17) interviews her grandfather (79) about his childhood and growing up, decision to join the military and life in the military, and his personal values. At the end...

My grandmother and I have a one-on-one about her childhood and motherhood.

I interviewed my mom on how her childhood was like, her life in America, and future perspectives.

My grandfather talks about how things have changed in today’s society and how his life has made him the man he is today.

Throughout the interview with Erick, he talked about his favorite times in the past and also his not so favorite times. He also talked about his times in high school and his relationships with his family. Also how overtime many...

Glenda Tate [no age given] shares a conversation with her mentee, Jamila Raybourn (31), about Jamila’s childhood, her family, her dreams and purpose, what brings her joy, and how she arrived where she is now.

Interview with dad about growing up, religion, and his favorite memories of me and our family.