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We talked about my mother’s childhood, struggles, and experiences.

This interview was conducted in November 2017 in College Point, NY, Maui Cate Tumanda interviews her mother, Marichu Tumanda, about her life and childhood. Mrs. Tumanda’s parents had a great impact in her life and were one of the factors...

This interview is about my father's teenage years.

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017, Cora Espeleta (50) is interviewed by her daughter Chelsea Espeleta (17) about getting her U.S. citizenship and the Espeleta family dynamic. Mrs. Espeleta shares more about her childhood back in the Philippines...

In this interview, my dad and I sat on the couch in our guest room and talked about what it was like for him back then and discussed about the person he found most interesting in his life.

I learned about the life of my dad.

Today, I interviewed my Nanay about her family, immigrating to America, and some of her favorite movies.

My grandmother and I talked about her life in Vietnam before the Vietnam War. Then we talked about how it impacted her life and how she came to live in the Philippines.

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This interview takes place in Samantha Santillan’s living room on November 29th 2019. Samantha (13) interviews her mom Louella Santillan (46) and asks questions about childhood, careers, and having kids.

(I'd like to also mention, my grandma has not returned even though she promised me that she would, so this is my mom speaking on her behalf as well, please tell me this counts; this is why this conversation is...

Life growing up and things about my life.

November 26, 2020, recorded in the Bay Area, California by Sophia Goyena; I interview my aunt, Rose Castro, on her journey to becoming a nurse, and her current experience as a nurse- as well as some career and nursing advice.

My mother recounts her experiences in the Philippines and in the US.

Joy Espiritu speaks about her experience moving from the U.S. to the Philippines as well as the memories she made living there.

My grandmother, Corazon (Zonie) Rodis’ experience as a child in the midst of WW2 in the Philippines and her immigration to the US. Zonie expresses her increasing passion for the Arts as well as the importance of family.

1954 Philippines US Navy Typhoon

This interview is about my aunt remembering her father Robert Lachica.

Juana’s influence on her youngest daughter to live a life of prayer servitude to her family and community.

The person being interviewed was Kodi, who is 17 and best friend of the interviewer Makenzie, who is also 17. Kodi discussed her family heritage and some of the traditions and impacts of her family.

My mom explaining how she was able to come to America, and what she had to do in order to do so.

Ana Quijalvo talks about her life in the Philippines and her family.

I’m the interview we spoke about immigration and my mother’s experiences.

Liesl Scheer Dana (50) has a conversation with her father, George M. Scheer, Jr. (85), about his parents and grandparents, his youth in Eatonton, Georgia, and his military service.

Jeanette (50) interviews her great uncle Lolo Goyang (95 and 7 months) about his childhood, memories of WWII and his love songs he sang to his wife while courting.