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On November 24th, at her grandfather's house in Chicago, Illinois, Emma Mendez interviews William Lachat, husband to his deceased love of his life, Felicia Lachat, father of five daughters, and grandfather to twelve grandchildren. As a son of a biochemical...

Mekaylah talked with stepfather Christopher Connelly. They discuss any memories Chris has about his life and how both of their lives have changed since they met.

discussing my grandma and her life

Father of two girls and a married man talks about his early childhood living on the west side of Chicago. His experience as a Highschooler in a predominately white school. The many places he worked to make some money on...

In this interview conducted November 25, 2018 in Delavan, Wisconsin, Nikita Hartzheim(14) interviews her pappa, Greg Kraft(73) about his life including his childhood, marriage and his time in the navy. Mr.Kraft talks about how he remembers the air aids of...

This was a interview I conducted with my Grandmother about her life in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child and what it was like growing up. We also talked about my ancestry and what it was like moving to the...

I talked to my Nani and she told me about her struggles as a child with losing her father, brother and mother. She went with her siblings at the age of 18 to live with her uncle. Shortly after, she...

Elamma Chollampel tells us her experience on her immigration to the United States, interviewed by her son, Shawn Chollampel.

The interview with Irene about her difficult times in life and good times and how it’s pushed her to do better. The lessons that were learned that pushed her into a successful future.

Interview with Grams about love and marriage.

Basically about my moms life and what she has gone through and what her childhood was like

We mostly talked about his childhood and life growing up

It's a story filled with experiences and living the American dream.

My grandmother and I talk about how she met my grandfather, how her parents came to the U.S., and how she got her nickname.

Grandpa

Sharon and Andy Allison were discussing their youth, where they lived, their marriage and up to moving into Indian Head Park, interviewed by Tom Hinshaw

Nonno Gino talks about his time in Italy, coming to America, and his time welding. He says to “never stop learning”.

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

Zahra Ndirangu interviews her father, published author Ndirangu Githaiga, on his book that tells of the Kenyan experience. They delve into talks of race, literature, and representation.

Sharon and Fred, longtime residents of the Chicagoland area, invited me into their lovely Wheaton home to tell me the story of how they rebuilt after losing their home in a fire. They also shared stories of their travels and...

This is an interview about my father who is an Indian immigrant

childhood recollections of Germany in 1937, leaving Nazi Germany as as a jewish boy

How Anthony Piscitelli came to the USA and built a family.

Talking to my grandma about her childhood and memories

We talked about his whole life, from his service, captivity in war, meeting his wife, and the role of religion in his life.