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We discussed Dufour’s young life, his life during WWII, our ancestry, and his family.

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.

I interviewed my dad about what life was like when he was growing up in England

In this interview conducted on November 26, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California Lindsey Riddell (13) interviews grandma Emily (80) about her childhood, adult life, and raising her father. Emily shares stories about traveling the world on a sailboat and raising...

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.

I interview my father and his parents (my grandparents)

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...

Ninety-one year old Henry Raymont talks about his life and love with help from my mother, Wendy Marcus Raymont, who has Alzheimer’s disease. They live together in Mexico.

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...

82 year old Michael Imison recalls past experiences in life that have impacted his beliefs. He explains how he became a committed humanist and his work as a celebrant.

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).

Questions ranging from growing up, family heritage, civil engagement, and future prospects.

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!

My interview with my mother: Memories from post WWII Germany, emigrating to the United States, culture shock, COVID-19, language barriers

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...

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...

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 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.

Kashton White, a 16 year old from Illinois, interviews Matt Berning, a 53 year old who is his mom’s boyfriend, about his life experiences and his time in the Navy.

My grandma talks about her childhood memories and what it was like growing up in Nazi germany during the Second World War.

In this interview Maggie Tritremmel spoke with her Opa, Herb Tritremmel and what his life was like growing up, in school, and in the military service in Germany.

In this interview we talk about my dad's early life,jobs,and the military