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I interviewed my mom and she told me about her experiences in life.

We spoke about my grandfather’s grandparents. We spoke about his brother and what it was like being Jewish in the US and my grandpa’s decision to become an Israeli citizen. Lastly we spoke about his inspirations and his advice for...

Addison K. Groff, a retired minister who was born in 1919 in Rochester, NY, but spent most of his adolescence in Boonsboro, Maryland, is interviewed by his grandson, Edwin Groff on November 25, 2017. He lived through some of the...

Mr. Paternoster is 100 years old and recalls old times such as the Great Depression and his military service in World War Two.

I learned how my family came to the U.S. frome Europe. I also learned about my great ancestors

We began by talking about our families immigration story and moved into how the older generations of our family influenced my father’s life.

For my interview I decided to interview mom, and learn a little bit more about her history

I asked my grandma a multitude of questions. We talked about her life growing up, meeting my grandpa and everything in between.

I talked with my grandparents about what their childhood was like and some of the things that themselves and my mom had done.

My dad greatly misses his childhood and parents. His parents were immigrants and children of the Great Depression. His parents were hardworking and did everything they could do for the community. His father, John, served in the marines during World...

Memories of growing up

Grace and Isabel(16) interview their grandmother about her father’s family, immigration, and experiences in America, and our Grandfather talks about about his family too.

My great grandfather Mort shares his story about his life, his love, and his struggle, starting with a begining in the height of the Great Depression.

Bertha is John's grandmother and in this interview she tells her life story from her life living on a farm during the Great Depression to her experiences during World War 2 as well as other major events that occurred during...

We talked about my dads life in India. He described various things in India like how his brother viewed him as or why he chose the career he chose. He also showed me the hardhips/challenges of his transition to America....

Well this is a interview with my grandfather

The story of growing up with 6 sisters in Kentucky to moving to New York and starting a family.

We are in Ariella’s apartment and we open up the interview with questions about Steve’s grandparents. This interview focuses on Steve’s humble beginnings. Enjoy!

My Grandparents, Lawrence (87) and Theresa (85) Spinelli of Endicott NY. Discussed how their childhoods were, how they met, and life in general.

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Married couple Rosa and Luis “Arturo” Perez talk with their granddaughter, Natalia, about their early life in Mexico to their journey and life experience to New York and Texas.

Ethan interviews his Dad and his Grandmother.

I interviewed my mom about her Grandparents, her job, and memorable moments in her life.

Sora Frankel, born 1919, discusses her childhood in Brooklyn, her parents, & her grandparents.

i interviewed my grandma about my great grandma (her mom). we talked about the stories of my grandma working as a nicu nurse and working in a soda shop. we talked about her dreams to be an actress and about...