American Studies Interview Project

Interview with my mother about her step father, Richard.

Erin Gessert Interviers Ann Coan about her life now and during her high school years.

I, Erin Gessert, interviewed my grandma, Ann Coan, on December 3rd, 2017 at my aunt's house in Evergreen Park, Illinois. In my interview, me and my grandma discussed key points in her life. We talked about her early life as...

Interview with Richard Buck

Interview between Richard Buck, his daughter, Amber Plumb, and granddaughter, Skylar Plumb, covering Richard's adventures while Amber was growing up, his work, and his love for the islands and the sea.

Thank you grandpa

I was talking to my grandpa John O’Malley. He served in the army and is a hero in my eyes

Kevin Maguire Great Thanksgiving Listen Part 2

As clearly displayed, Kathleen Stocker lived an extraordinary life. Through her travels, she is a prime example of the American Dream.

Nanny

We talked about her childhood, classic sayings, and how my mom was like growing up.

My Granny Helen

Ciara Moore interviews her granny from Ireland. They talk about Irish culture and their families.

Pama Thanksgiving Interview 2018

I (Caleb Nalley, 16 year old junior) interview my grandma (Pama or Beverly Nalley, 80 years old) on thanksgiving 2018 about some of the family history and her favorite moments in life. She told me about childhood stories, friends, and...

Immigration Project

John and Kathleen O’Malleys Ireland Immigration Story

Grandpa’s Immigration

I talked to my Uncle John about Grandpa’s experience in America after leaving Ireland.

My Story Corps Conversation with my Grandmother: Living in Rural Ireland

In this interview, I talked with my grandmother about her early life in Ireland.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 11/29/17

Eoin Connolly, an Irish immigrant, tells his story. He answers questions about education, religion, marriage, the transition to the USA, and other social and comical topics.

Patrick McCoy (grandpa)

I wanted to get my grandpa's thoughts about life and give him the chance to have a spoken account of how he felt.

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Leo Murphy, Noreen Murphy, and Siobhan Murphy

Leo and Noreen Murphy are interviewed by their daughter Siobhan Murphy about growing up in Ireland, immigrating to the United States and their family and marriage of 50 years.

The Troubles in Ireland

Jacqueline Fontillas speaking on the Troubles Derry, Ireland.

Mary O'Callaghan English Interview

Talking about childhood, growing up in Ireland, career, family, and a little about the current world.

Profile interview: dad

My dad talks about his big move to America from Ireland

Jess Haykov and Julia McCormack

[Recorded: Friday, September 22nd, 2023] Jess Haykov (19) from Hollywood, Florida, and Julia McCormack (19) from Silver Spring, Maryland participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Julia shares...