A letter to Colonel Harry Mumma

John Mumma shares a letter written to his brother, Harry Mumma, regarding Harry's exemplary military service and character.

German Prisoners of War Working on Farms in Upstate New York

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

Interview with my Grandfather Gerald

This interview is with my grandfather Gerald Sunkin who is 83 years old. He speaks about his childhood and where he grew up. He tells about where his parents are from and what his parents did and what they were...

Pops’ (aka Grandpa’s) WWII experience flying B-17s

As my grandpa has gotten older (97 now) he has begun sharing more stories about his experience in the war. He was a bombardier in the US Air Corps who trained other service members in the B-17. He had never...

Morris Nathanson on Being a 17 year old medic in the pacific theatre

Morris Nathanson, Rhode Island architect and artist, talks about growing up in Pawtucket during the depression, civil rights, and serving in the US navy during the Second World War.

Ross Goff Memories of Great Depression and WWII, July 12, 1997

Ross Goff (1922-2000) recalled his childhood in Tunnelton and Morgantown, WV during the Great Depression. He served in the U.S. Army Mar 1944 - Mar 1946 in Co K, 11th Regt, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad. Fought in four campaigns, including...

Interview with my mom :)

Interview about my mom's childhood and what it was like growing up where and when she did.

12 months, 12 camps, 12 years old: A Dark Time in History.

At just 12 years old, Edith Frankie’s life was turned upside down. She went from having friends to being called an ugly jew, having rocks and mud thrown at her, and being forced to wear the yellow star on all...

Grandma

We talked about what her childhood was like. We also chatted about how this effected her future.

Fred & Phyllis Herschelman: An interview with my wife's grandparents. Giving the gift of cherished memories for her birthday.

Joe sits down with Fred & Phyllis Herschelman. Fred served our country in the U.S. airforce for various wars. Phyllis is the loving matriarch of a loving family in Central, Illinois.

From farm school to India: the making of an art historian

A conversation with my father about how he became a world-renowned historian of Indian Art, after a childhood in Chicago suburbs and never leaving the country before college.