1960s interview

My grandpa, Paul Market, was 15 in 1960. During this interview, he discusses his lifestyle during the 1960s and his feelings regarding the major changes in his life and the overall time period. Also, he mentions major events that he...

Ashley Hawkins and Christopher Harders talk about growing up in rural Northwest Indiana.

Ashley Hawkins and Christopher Harders talk about school memories, career wishes, and moving from suburban life to farm life in rural Northwest Indiana.

A Word with Dr. Robin

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...

Nana and I talk about her teenage years.

I, Mia, interviewed my nana about her life as a teenager. She talked about her parents leaving her, living with her teacher, family, and the love of her life. There were a few bloopers :)

A War On Two Fronts

Not long ago, people of color were more heavily mistreated, denied opportunities, and denied respect based on one thing. On November 29th, 2017, 14 year old Jason Ridley interviews his 85 year old grandfather, John Ridley III, about his time...

Oral History Project

We discussed major events in the 1960s and there impact on the population of America.

Interview with My Mom 6/3/23

I talk to my mom about her childhood and early life (mainly just before my brother and I were born) in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

Life in the 1960s

An interview between Katerina Beggs (17) and Joan Beggs (83). Katerina is Joan’s granddaughter. During the interview, life in the 1960s for Joan Beggs was discussed.

USH Interview Natalie Lake

This is an interview between Natalie Lake and her grandfather, David Rubeck, about the 60’s.

Patricia Medenwald

Erin McCoy (16) talks with a family friend, Patricia (Patty) Medenwald (65) about her experience living during the 1960s. They discuss topics such as the moon landing, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights...

William Stoner 11-26-2023

Will Stoner (47) talks to his son, Chase Stoner (15) about where he grew up in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood but it was still a close, tight community. He shares his experiences in meeting his...

Hannah Adams and Lee Snider on How Interpersonal Communication has Changed

Hannah Adams (19), a freshman at Ball State University, and her grandfather Lee Snider (65) discuss how interpersonal communication has changed over his lifetime. Topics discussed include the evolution from letter writing and landlines to smartphones, as well as the...

Louay interviews his mom Samar who talks about her childhood in Syria.

In this interview, on November 26, 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Louay Zeitoun (15) interviews his mom Samar Kebbewar (47) about growing up in Aleppo, Syria. Samar shares various memories about her childhood, and how religion played a big role in...

Sophia Hall and Christine Terlicher

Sophia Hall (15) talks with her mother, Christine Terlicher (53) about her childhood and experiences. Christine shares some of her greatest memories from growing up and shares with Sophia advice for her future. She also says what she imagined, as...

A GIRL AND A BOY

Thoughts on childhood, ancestry, and future generations…..between a girl and a boy that love each other a whole lot

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

My Children Will Know You

Josh talks with his Grandpa Melvin about his childhood and upbringing.

Life of the 60’s in Small Town Indiana

Brenda Skaggs (74 years old) talks about her life throughout the 60’s. Discusses the drug epidemic, music, movies, the Cold War, dating, etc. during the 60’s.