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Amy talks with her mother, Dolly, about growing up on a farm in North Dakota.

David and Timm talk about their artistic mentorship and friendship.

Laura Bor, 87, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Naomi Haber, 17, about her life.

Maureen Mahoney, 70, was interviewed by her daughter, Tracey Merritt, 44, about growing up in New York City.

Ben Sachs-Cobbe talks with his Aunt Toni about her childhood in a crowded apartment in Chicago's west side, her getting an education, falling in love, and surviving cancer.

Andy and Sharon talked about what it was like growing up in Chicago in the 30/40/50s.

In this interview, conducted in November 17th , 2017, in Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her Law teacher Miss Douglas (53) about her childhood and the beginning of her adulthood. Miss Douglas shares her story...

Mary Suzanne Chladek Gehardt (77) discusses about where she grew up and what was it was like to live in Southside, Chicago. She also discusses about her work life starting at hospice to real estate to becoming the first woman...

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he's grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

Richard Daley and the 1968 Democratic Convention

Saladeen Alamin has been teaching Latin Dance at the Old Town School for over two decades. In this conversation with his wife, Rosita Ragin-Alamin, they talk about his early years as an acrobatic mambo dancer, his reflections on teaching at...

Patricia Mukherjee (90) talks about her childhood and her life as well as her relationship with her husband.

In this interview that was done on November 27, 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Gloria Hurtado (17) interviews her dad Agles Hurtado (39) about his family and how he has evolved as a person both in Mexico and America. Mr.Hurtado talks...

Nick interviews his father about growing up in Brooklyn and his life experiences.

It is Novermber 26, 2018. This interview was conducted in the only quiet place in the house, my bedroom. I, Olivia Jardin, age 17, am the interviewer, and my father, Mark Jardin, age 54, is the interviewee. Some of the...

When a young Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin first started tap dancing in Chicago, venues turned him away at the door, saying "we haven't booked a tap dancer since 1945!" In this conversation with his coworker Mareva Lindo, he talks about...

Roberta Zadow (70) talks to her daughter Kira Greer (32) about growing up with Polio and her time in the Haight Ashbury during the 1960’s.

Bill HInes, 66, interviews his mother-in-law Charlee Kambert, 87, about her life, writing and the plays she wrote and performed around the country.

Theresa Laffey (59) and her brother-in-law Keith Kondrich (47) remember Theresa’s mother Alice Laffey, who passed away from cancer two years ago. The two talk about Alice’s incredible strength, her warmth, her infections smile, and the lessons she taught her...

Jimmy T., as he is affectionately known by all, is one of the most familiar faces at the Old Town School. Now the head of the Guitar, Bass and Songwriting program, Jimmy's worked here since starting in the music store...

Kurdish artist talks about leaving his homeland, Syria, and coming to United States.

David Anderson (72) and Stef Leinwohl (73) discuss going to design school at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

Geraldine, 87, talks with her granddaughter Courtney, 30, about her family’s heritage and the connection with Grass Valley, California.

Talked with Maureen Muckian about growing up in Chicago, Christmas holiday and childhood memories.

James Leedy (79) talks to his daughter Stephanie Leedy (50) about James’ life as an artist and art instructor.