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In this interview, I questioned my grandmother, Sue Bishop. I asked her about how the generations have changed since she has been alive. She came to the conclusion that communication was the main factor that is changing the way the...

My grandfather discusses his work as an engineer during the period of transition to the personal computer. We also discuss our family, his childhood, and his hobbies. For my Capstone Communications project.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Dawson Archer (16) interviews his father Kevin Archer (45) about his memories throughout his life about major events and people from the 1970s to today. Many interesting topics are brought...

In this interview, on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Nick Velezis interviews his grandmother, Bonnie McGrath, about her life growing up in Michigan. Nick asked him about his life during the Civil Rights Movement, John F. Kennedy's death,...

In this interview, conducted November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Queenie Samaha (16) interviews her neighbor and relative Donna Smaha (65) about her childhood growing up and significant events that have occurred during her lifetime. Mrs. Smaha talks about what...

William DeFreese interviews his grandfather, Don DeFreese, who grew up on a farm in Florida and worked at a paper mill as his profession. William conducted the interview in Calera, Alabama, on November 22, 2018. Don DeFreese recalls his childhood,...

I spoke with my dad about how he came to America from Egypt when he was 16 years old. We also talked about the difference between the times we're growing up in as well as how now technology impacts the...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Amariah Thurston (16) interviews her mother and friend Leslie Thurston (47) about her experience of watching Hurricane Katrina unfold. She reflects particularly on the government response to the disaster...

Stories from Professor Richard Miller about Vietnam, education, the Internet, and Donald J. Trump.

In this interview, conducted on November 25th 2018, Ann Martin Richardson (16) interviews her great aunt, Jackie Ramsbacher (92), about growing up during the Great Depression, her time in the WW2 war effort, and being a Rosie the Riveter.

Alex Jimenez (17) and my mom, Bertha(44), talked about her growing up in Mexico and about her life in the United States. We also discussed about past events. The interview was done on November 25, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Al.

This interview is a sit down with my mom to discusss some of her childhood and history

"How has communication and media technology evolved in your lifetime?" Interviewing my aunt about how technology and communication has evolved over the course of her life for my Mass communications 101 course.

In this interview, Marie and I discuss topics pertaining to family & relationships, politics, climate change, money & happiness, and the ignorance surrounding large-scale suffering in third world countries. She shares her unique perspectives on these topics and comments on...

I’m this interview on November 23, 2018, my grandmother Beth McKinnon and I are discussing the legacy of her father Willie Lynch Crook, also known as Papa. Papa was one of the most patriotic, honest men to walk God’s green...

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, Mallory Barry interviews her Grandpa, Michael Schwarz. They discuss his draft into the Vietnam War and life during his time. They also discuss when his daughter found him and...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Rachel Leong interviews her mom Tammy Leong about her life experiences growing up. She shares stories about where she lived, her inspirations, battling Leukemia as a teenager, 9/11, and...

In cold night of November 28, 2018, my two beloved grandparents had the opportunity to tell me about their past and what not. I, Will Meadows (18), questioned Tanya Black (72) and Hollis Black (75). Both them tell their thoughts...

In this interview, conducted November 24, 2018, Emma Leggett (16) interviews her grandma, Sue Leggett (78), about her children, her teaching career, and funny stories! Mimi, as her grandchildren call her, explains many noticeable differences in the political system. She...

In this interview, Laura Smith (16) interviews her grandmother Betty Hendrix (80). Betty shares her memories of growing up during World War II and living in Alabama during the civil rights movement. This interview was conducted on November 22, 2018,...

In this interview, conducted on November 27, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Collier Dobbs (16) interviews his aunt Michelle Ward (47) about growing up in a small, rural town and how that impacts her currently. Mrs. Ward talks about her...

My Parents talks about the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement and describe their lives during the 1970's!

Interview of Gregory Kent Laughlin by Robert Charles Laughlin in Alabama on 11/24/18. The interview deatils the personal life, thoughts on history, and family past of Gregory Kent Laughlin.

My mom's views on technology throughout her lifetime.

In this interview, (Thanksgiving 2018 in Vestavia, Al) Jyoti (42) tells Divyanshi (15) about her life as a daughter of a soldier. The picture is of Jyoti's father when he was a soldier. She spent a large portion of her...