The Great Thanksgiving Listen Oral History Project

On November 26, 2017 I, Ashlynn Bara, interviewed my dad, Staśi Bara in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. He talked about his childhood and how he became the dad he is today.

The Great Listen 2017

Talked about some of the men who helped shape how he developed as a young man and how one of the biggest things he regrets is how he didn’t treat people right including his Ex Wife who he divorced because...

Ford Balogh’s interview with his grandmother Vicki Balogh.

Today I talked to my grandmother about her childhood and home life. We also discussed historical events such as JFK’s assasination and the moon landing.

Charlotte Tyree Aderholdt tells grandson John Heiberger about some significant memories and historical recollections.

In this interview, conducted November 2019 in Birmingham, AL, John Heiberger (16) interviews his grandmother, Charlotte Tyree Aderholdt, about her significant memories from childhood and young adulthood as well as historical recollections during this time. Mrs. Tyree-Aderholdt shares stories about...

Mae Mae Daniels interviews her grandmother, Janet Haas, about her life growing up in the 20th century.

In this interview, Mae Mae Daniels (16) talks with her grandmother, Janet Haas (72). They discussed Janet’s eventful life and her views on history. Janet also sheds light on growing up in such a different generation and the impactful historical...

My Father: Growing Up During the Cold War
November 27, 2017 App Interview

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Birmingham, AL, Alison Levine (16) interviews her father, Adam Levine, about growing up during the Cold War. He discusses the effects the war had on him and others. He also details specific...

Story of my dad
November 28, 2018 App Interview

Talking to my dad about his life growing up and the tough decisions he had to make for our family and country that have lead to where I am living right now and is the reason I have all of...

My grandmother and I talk about her childhood, college, and JFK.

I interviewed my grandmother, Charmaine, about her childhood in the Midwest. I wanted to know what it was like to live through the John F. Kennedy assassination. I found out many different things about her parents and grandparents and what...

How Sputnik Influenced My Life

I interviewed my father Allen bout what historical event had the greatest impact on his life, he chose the Russian satellite Sputnik.

TGTLP with my grandfather Bob Fisher about his life experiences, farm life, and flying.
November 30, 2019 App Interview

In this interview recorded on November 30th, 2019 in Hendersonville, NC my grandfather, Bob Fisher, talks about stories from his childhood growing up on a farm. He tells me about his later life of flying in the Air Force and...

Amanda Wilson interviews her PaPa David Simpson about the Great Depression and the Space Race.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Homewood, Alabama, Amanda Wilson (16) interviews her grandfather, David Simpson (84). Dr. Simpson shares childhood memories of the Great Depression, stories of his involvement in Space Race, and explains his move from...

Natalie Sargent interviews her dad, Scott Sargent, about his accomplishments and experiences in life.

I interviewed my dad, Scott Sargent, on November 23, 2018 in Vestavia Hills, AL. We discussed his childhood, how being a parent affects him, and his greatest accomplishments in life. Between minutes 4 and 7 he discusses how he created...

The Space Race

This is an interview I did with my Grandmother about the Space Race.

Interview with my Mother, Maria Pedicord

In this interview, conducted on December 4, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama, Kaitlyn Pedicord (16) interviews her mother Maria Pedicord about her childhood in Ecuador, her recollection of events that occurred in the United States while she lived here, and events...

Jane Pounds talks about her life growing up.
November 25, 2018 App Interview

In this interview we talk about my grandmother's life growing up, including World War II and the Great Depression.

Abby and her Mom talk about life growing up in Florida in the eighties, successes, and past current events.
November 27, 2018 App Interview

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2018, Abby Wyatt (17), interviews her mom, Annie Brown (44) about having an Italian heritage, growing up in the Eighties, going to college, and having a successful career. There is also insight on...

Reagan Gwin and her grandfather talking about his childhood and experience being drafted during the Vietnam War.
November 23, 2018 App Interview

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Reagan Gwin (17) interviews her grandfather Doug Rogers (73) about his life and his experience being drafting during the Vietnam War. At the end of the discussion, Mr. Rogers shares...

The life of Martha Rusk growing up during the impactful mid 1900’s.

During this interview with Martha Rusk on November 26th 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Emma Stewart wanted to talk to her grandmother about her childhood and some historical memories she lived through. Martha explains many expirences,stories and lessons that helped...

Interview with Marlene Moctezuma

In this interview with my mother, Marlene Moctezuma, she talks about growing up in Mexico, different historical events, and her hopes for her and my family