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For my IB Language and Literature class, I asked my father questions relating to his family experiences and how the media was or wasn’t an impact on them. At the end, he recites a poem he made about his aunt...

Life in Romania and the move to America

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

This interview was a very meaningful moment. This gave me the chance to get closer to him.

My mom talks about an experience that she and I had when I was a little kid. She explains what values she has gained.

My interview with my Great Uncle Steve was nothing short of spectacular. I learned a lot about his interesting life story and was able to discover the secrets of how to live a long and happy life. We talked about...

The story of my nana.

Interview of Leon (Label) Handler's covering his early years to his working years.

I interviewed my father and discussed with him on things we’ve been through, his past and my future. How he grew up and his childhood. The interview was recorded on 11/27/2020

A journey into grandma’s life and what made Jane Super Jane Super.

This interview was about life and growing up.

I interviewed my mum, and I mostly asked her about her past and what she had learned from that. And what she had learned from her past that has given her ideas for advice that she could give me. I...

I asked my grandma about moments in her life

Liam Gebert (17) and Susan Snyder (54) talk about their heritage, christmas and family. Susan talks of her fathers effect of her life, her hobbies and job today. She talks of how the great depression effected her father. And how...

An interview between my uncle and I.

We talked about her life and traditions and what she wanted to do when she was older. She also told me about her happiest moments in life like when she got married and the birth of her 3 daughters.

This was a short interview with my granny that focused on the highlights of her life and her career as a dog groomer.

In this interview we discussed my grandmothers experiences in life as well as her perspective on various personal topics that have influenced her family and mentality.

Through out this interview, me and my father, Jose Garcia, discuss family memories. These memories played a defining role in both of our lives. Though laughter and remembering sad events, I have remembered why I love my father so much.

This is a talk with my dad who I love very much but don’t get to spend that much time with. I offtracked a little bit with my questions but I’m glad that I did because my dad is one...

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

We talked about her childhood and her experiences throughout her life.

The story of someone who although had a rough childhood has risen to me a great person.

I interviewed my grand parents about there childhood, marriage, and how they dealt with cancer