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Growing up with the intervener, and advice for young students

Interview in Chicago Illinois, November 24,2017. Interviewee: Noreen McDermott, lived in Chicago her whole life, 79 years old, interviewed by her great-niece, Elizabeth. Points discussed: Nor’s family, important points in her life, memories of her childhood

Life experience shared between the Heroffs and Chans. A cross cultural relationship developed between people of separate generations in US. This interview was recorded in memory of Lloyd Heroff.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her parents, relatives and early childhood in Mississippi.

My granny and I discussed how her life was growing up in a low income household and how she was able to enjoy life as it is and prosper.

Me and my best friend sit down to have an opened discussion about college

My dad and I basically talked about his grandparents and how he was influenced by other people and also about some tough times.

This is a brief interview with my younger sister.

The life and struggles of the african american people in Mississippi and the hero’s that are often not talked about in these cities and the impacts they had on the occupants of those towns lives and influence on them to...

Lea McCracken talks about the best memories in her life growing up in Meridian, Mississippi. Talking about everything from the happiest moments to the biggest regrets of her childhood.

We talked about family, and good memories of the past.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Candace Perry (74) about her life as a playwright.

Finding out about the Past and what it was like for my mother

The story behind a typical 40's era family photo has had an effect far beyond it's vintage.

Kaitlyn and Melvin discuss generational differences.

My mother, a JSU graduate, talks about the day the Jackson State Killings occurred.

We talked about her childhood and some traditions in her family.

This is an interview about Lorenzo’s beliefs, memories, and plans for the future. This includes stories about family memories and reasons why you shouldn’t be inferior to anyone in high school. And reasons to be recognized and view as a...

In this interview, my grandma Pat Allen talks about her childhood. She explains how different it was back then and how her life has changed. She has had so many interesting experiences in her life. I learned so much more...

Life lessons

Joyce Frye, resident of Morrison Village (2503 Old Mobile Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567) is interviewed by Reba Brown, Library Assistant 1 from Singing River Genealogy-Local History Library on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ms. Frye discusses her pets, why she moved...

Grandma MJ tells a few stories about the past

Libby asks her mom about her childhood and some experiences throughout that time! She gets to learn more about her mother and what it was like during her young age!

Kennedy Williams interviewed her grandma (Willie Mae Hines) about her childhood in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois. Willie Mae talks about her family and children and leaving a message to the future generations.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...