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Family History of the Bannon, Stanner, Bryan, Nelson

Grandpa

Sam's grandfather tells about his time in Egypt and how he got to America.

My grandma talked about her childhood, family stories, her grandpa, and how she became a Delta Gamma.

Rosemary's childhood in post WWII England, and the pursuit of her interests that led her to where she is now.

GD/WWII

My grandma gives a short story of how she ended up in America

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

Ilse talked about her trasition from Germany to America and the different jobs she has had.

Today is my Granny's 93rd Birthday. I wanted to ask her some questions about her childhood, service as a nurse in WWII, and her life overall before it is too late to ask.

This interview was conducted to learn about my grandma’s background in world war 2.

Andrea Bryant (83) and her daughter Noelle Bryant-Nanz (60) share family history, discuss their family’s successful business, and Andrea’s philanthropic legacy.

Sharon Wakamoto, an OC resident for almost 60 years, but born in Los Angeles spent a few years as a young child, during WW2 in the Japanese internment camp or War Relocation Center as it was called, at Gila Bend,...

Grandpa

In this interview we discussed my grandmothers experiences in life as well as her perspective on various personal topics that have influenced her family and mentality.

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

We talked about my mom growing up and about how she met my grandfather.

The background information, stories, and disscussions with my father, whose father served as a pilot in WWII.

This was an interview about my Grandma’s life starting from the 40s progressing to present day. It has her thoughts, opinions, and ideas and how worldly events have shaped her.

This is a story of Elizabeth and Grant and her journey through life from childhood to adult hood.

Jan Carlton (83) speaks to her step-granddaughter Alyssa Ahnell (17) about having big dreams, love, traveling, cooking, and all the people that she has met along the way. EDIT: Jan wanted to add how her final husband, Warren, went on...

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Leanna Gruhn discusses issues in immigration with Brenda Rodriguez, a Compañera from the Taller De José agency located in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. In this clip, Brenda discusses what she wishes people would know about...

GD/WWII

The story of a child during World War II in Chicago, IL.

Robin [no name given] (73) speaks with her friend Bob Friedman (72) about the people who were the kindest to them, their dislike for politics, lying and unfairness, and the current political climate.