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I interviewed my mother about her parents, her childhood, and one of her most favorite people—her grandmother.

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

We discussed childhood, parenthood and ancestry.

The following interview was conducted by Megan McGinley. She interviewed her father Brendan McGinley on December 6, 2017 in their home living room in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Megan is a 16-year-old girl and a junior student at Mother McAuley High...

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An interview of Ceil Fitzpatrick of Fort Worth Texas, 82 years old, born in Ireland, now a Texan. By her eldest Granddaughter Caitriona Kratovil of Dallas.

In this interview me and my grandmother, Ginny Holt, discussed events about her childhood and my parents childhood. She is 76 and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. We then discussed historical events such as 9/11 and the Vietnam War. These events...

I got the chance to talk to my great aunt about her trip from her home to America! Interesting lessons she learned along the way that can be great advice for teens today

I am speaking with my poppa about his immigration to the US from Ireland in the 1960s

Stories of what it was like when my grandmother was a kid and how it’s like for her now.

David Wilkes interviews his Grandfather, Patrick O’Brien about his immigration to the US, his service in the Vietnam, his career and family.

Bridget Doody, 16 years old, interviewing her 93 year old grandmother, Mary Doody. The interview was conducted November 23, 2017 on Thanksgiving at Bridget's aunt's house (Mary's daughter's house). Mary talks about her childhood in Ireland. As a teenager, she...

I have interviewed Alice Sharos who immigrated from Ireland to the United States

I talked to my Aunt Lorrie about her childhood, family, and travels for #TheGreatListen2018

Nora Collins visited her aunt, Marian this Thanksgiving in Mountain Home Arkansas. In this interview conducted on November 23, 2018, they discussed Marian and her family’s immigration story to the New York City area from rural Kerry, Ireland. They also...

Grandfather John Casey on his immigration to the United States from Ireland

This interview is telling the story of how Siobhan Cavens immigrated from Ireland to Seattle.

It was interesting to learn about my father unique way of growing up, having lived in 2 countries by the age of 7.

A relative and I have a conversation about his immigration from Ireland to the United States.

We visit with our Grampa Nick about his move to the US from Ireland in the 1970s.

Korbyn Pullen interviews his grandfather, Mark Gormley, on November 21st 2017. His grandfather shares stories of his ancestors and life as a child.

I talked with my mom about her different experiences growing up first generation in America as the daughter of two Irish immigrants.

This is an interview looking inside my family history through the lens of my grandmother, Donna Vestre.

I interview my mom about random things

Today I am interviewing my brother’s girlfriend, Ryan Keenan. She shares some stories about her and my brother, childhood memories, and some traditions with her family. She also talks about one of her greatest influences and some advice she has...