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How a family wanted a new life and decided to move into the United States.

During the 8 minutes in which I sat down with my mother to speak about the impact that I’ve had in her life, she told me about some of the most notable moments in her life since she birth me.

In this interview we explore my families history with my mother who grew up in Santa Ana in the seventies. She shares details into our family’s past some of the jobs that they did and how she a mexican woman...

About my dad’s life

Talked about past life experiences, current, and future. I have known Fern for about 10 years now. Went to high school with him and we have been best friends ever since. It was very interesting to sit down with him...

This interview there was a lot of sentimental questions that really had my mother thinking and also questions that brought hot into the room.

In this interview I talk to my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country

Family history from Mexico to Ohio in 1929. Growing up as a Mexican American in Lorain, OH

This talks about were my grandma’s family is from. It also describes some close family members. Also what traditions they celebrated.

My mom talks about how she met my father, difficult memories and how proud she is of me.

my grandpa and i talked about him growing up. we also talked about his relationship with my grandma.

Esta es la historia de mi mamá, Rosalia Salinas. En la cual comparte su historia de su infancia, su viaje a los Estados Unidos, y da consejos sobre las lecciones a lo largo de su vida.

This is an interview between me amd her son.

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

My grandma talks about the lessons she values most, memories that make her who she is today, and funny stories about our family and it’s past.

Cecily and Betty talk about traveling, relationships, jobs, and childhood stories.

The culture in Mexico and the way people treat other people like family

In this interview I talk with my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Mckinney, Texas, Jenna Ramirez (14) interviews her grandpa Jesus Martinez (72) about his life growing up. He shares stories about being in the vietnam war, ghost stories, etc. He also shared things...

Asked my 103 year old Grandma about her life growing up in Mexico. Asked about her family and her marriage to Matthias Rodriguez whom she married in 1940

Una entrevista con mi Tía Sonia acerca de su vida, niñez, trabajo y escuela. Ella aconseja a los jóvenes que les echen ganas y siguen sus sueños.

My grandma talks about her childhood and how she came to be. Her life has not always been easy but shes a strong woman.

We talked about my mother’s life. She was not afraid or emotional when doing this.

Therese and Kurt tell how they met 34 years ago and how they both became math teachers and the importance of the Christian faith and family.

In this interview, conducted December 1, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon, Mateo Rangel (14) and his dad, Joel Rangel (48) talk about his life. He talks about his childhood, job, and his experience as a father. He also talks about his...