So Wrong, but So Right

Long before texts, emails, and snapchat, if you wanted to talk to someone you either had to write a letter, or use the phone, and not a cell phone. Jake Freedman interviewed his grandfather Saul Freedman about his mid-high school...

My Grandfather

Lots of things ranging from childhood to military life and everything in between, including little things like how he liked to dance and how he got his nickname.

Fathers memories

In this interview conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois Karina Sanchez (17) interviews her father Rafael Sanchez (41) about his life and many other things. I ask my father stuff about past moments and what was high school like...

Donna Fong and her father, Thomas Fong, talks about his childhood and love in Chicago, IL.

In this interview, conducted in November 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Donna Fong (17) interviews her father Thomas Fong (53) about his childhood that happened in the earlier years, where things were less advanced. Mr. Fong shares about his opinions...

Richard Schofield’s Story

On November 23rd, 2017, Becky Schofield interviews her father, Richard Schofield. In this, Richard speaks about his childhood and the things that have shaped him into the person he is today.

Bill Davis Senior-to-Senior Project

I interviewed Bill about his life, religious beliefs, and opinions about the United States.

Family Interview – Brendan Finley

In this interview we talked about my dad’s childhood, college days, his career, and about the life lessons that he has learned over his life.

Step Daughter to Step Chad.
December 2, 2019 App Interview

We talked about his relationship to me at the beginning and then talked about his childhood.

Dorothy Scheff 12/26/2018

Dorothy's childhood and young adulthood in Chicago in the 1930s and 40s, and her parents' families in the old country and in Chicago. The interview took place 12/26/2018 but was uploaded 12/28/2018. It cuts off mid-sentence, since I didn't want...

Heidi and her mom Deidre Mick discuss her childhood, and important people and moments in her life.

In this interview, made on December 13, 2020 in Naperville IL, Heidi Mick (13) interviews Deidre Mick (49) about important events and people in her life. Deidre talks about how her childhood has greatly affected her life, and what her...

Story of My Mom’s Life

The experiences of my mom through childhood and adulthood. Including school, work, family, and influential people.

MLA2020

In this interview, conducted and presented on December 1st 2019, Chicago Illinois. Dana Arzate (17) interviews Mom, Maricruz Rodriguez (40) about her life and memories she has. She shares memories about her childhood and how she would’ve wanted a different...

“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 1

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Trey Stade and Patricia Spiller

Trey(13)’s Grandma (70) talks about her family origins and Thanksgiving memories in this interview.

Interview w/ Grandma Bertie

Amazing interview with my grandma, Roberta Buffett. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. She talks about her childhood and many experiences.

Interview with my Grandma

My grandma and I talk about her childhood life, trips to Colorado, and funny stories about my parents.

Moms interview

My mom summarized her life story from her childhood to her teenage years. She talks about what she had to leave back when she made the choice of going to the U.S from Mexico.

Learning about Mom’s life

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Liam Bennett (16) interviews his mom Flora Bennett (49) about her childhood experiences in her home country and her childhood experiences in America. Flora shares her stories of excitement and...

Defecting from Czechoslovakia with Irene Rosen and Kristin Koznarsky

Irene Rosen defected from Czechoslovakia at 11 years old. Her family’s clever escape from the Communist regime showcases the trials and tribulations of immigrants in the 1970’s. She reflects on her experience and elaborates on her unique story.