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In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2018 in Rochester, New York, Aviva Berke (16) interviews her aunt Jennifer Dockstator (57) about their childhood in Rochester and moving to Canada when she grew up. Jennifer shares stories from her family...

My uncle tricked my father into believing that he bought a car for a nickle, and comedy ensues.

Renee Meer shares a few memories from her childhood including a Yiddish song!

I interviewed my endeared grandmother who I call my Nana. She has lived a full and wonderful life. She is an example of a hard working woman and a loving friend and mother figure to all. I’m blessed to be...

My grandma and I talked about her childhood and passions and aspirations for me and my future.

My moms life

My grandmother tells me about her life as a child and a parent.

We talked about her childhood family and school

Interview about my aunts childhood.

We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

An interview of Ceil Fitzpatrick of Fort Worth Texas, 82 years old, born in Ireland, now a Texan. By her eldest Granddaughter Caitriona Kratovil of Dallas.

Asking my sister questions to learn more about her. Also, talking about some struggles she currently faces.

David Jensen discusses how growing up on Long Island and other events in his life have shaped him. He then talks about his careers as a firefighter and nurse, the lessons these jobs taught him and his hopes for the...

Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

We discussed my Mom’s childhood and how her later life was along with her present. I asked deep and general questions about her life.

On Thanksgiving day I sit down and ask my grandmother questions about her life and her memories of me.

We talked about everything from childhood to military service to current political events.

A lot of talk about school years and stuff, what growing up was like then

We talked about grandpa’s life and what he remembers of his childhood and raising kids.

My mother talked about her experiences of living in New York and her passion for education.

In this interveiw, conducted in November 2019 in Crofton, Maryland, Kiara Griner (13) interveiws her grandma Sherry Vernal (76) about her life experiences and childhood. Ms. Vernal shares about the importance of the people in her life and the effects...

What we talked about was the perceptions my father had in life and the knowledge he gained throughout life. Also we talked about his childhood and where he grew up

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

We talked about PopPop’s childhood, when he met my Nana and giving advice