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My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers
Over Thanksgiving Break I was able to interview my grandma and hear about her childhood and about her time living in Germany while my grandfather was stationed there. I’m very grateful to be able to hear these stories!
We mainly talked about my family’s heritage/ occupations and my dad’s childhood, but we also talked about how he met my mom and where they spent their honeymoon.
My Oma, Trudy Chambers, and I, Keely Chambers, reflect on my Oma’s childhood in Germany as we sit together in San Diego. As a fifteen year old in California growing up in 2018 I am curious about how my Oma...
My father’s mother talks of the history that shapes our family and the values that come with it.
Helga Bell (78) tells her daughter, Insa Wood (54) about her childhood in East Germany during World War II.
One Small Step conversation partners Adriana [No Name Given] and Renee [No Name Given] discuss political parties, family and their upbringing.
“My grandmother didn’t want to leave, and my mother, very bravely at age 24 went back to Prague and got her mother and her younger sister Mimi out of Prague with great difficulty… on the last train before Hitler marched...
86 year old remembers the trials of escaping Austria during the nazi occupation. A lesson in acceptance and understanding.
Marion Gruber (86) visits StoryCorps Atlanta to talk about her life with her daughters, Randi Yablon (62) and Suzy Blough (61), as well as her granddaughter Sara Blough (27).
My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...
Questions ranging from growing up, family heritage, civil engagement, and future prospects.
About her life as being an army brat. Her experiences as a child and growing up with her father in the military.
Rita Hahn (65) interviews her friend, Fred Keller (90), about his childhood, life in the military police, and his love of local history.
Some questions about their childhood, children, and memories.
What was it like growing up in Germany, and how does it compare to living in the United States.
Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...
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...
Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.
We were discussing general things about my aunt’s life overseas and what she learned
We talked about how he lived in Germany for 3 years, and that he worked on a boat dering collage. He has done some dumb things but has gonna way smarter and hopes that he can remember all his memories...
During this interview I discussed with my mother about our ancestors, and her grandparents, as well as some of her teenage memories and life lessons she has learned.
This is me interviewing my dad about his childhood and how it was like since he traveled a lot while my grandfather was in the military.