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In this interview conducted on Friday November 5, 2021, I spoke with my grandma Erlinda Saribay aka "Mama Linda" (75) via phone call. We were able to speak about a variety of topics ranging from her childhood memories, to when/how...

This interview was done with my faith discussing some of his childhood, and the memories he has gained over the years.

David Tilson, a 92-year old World War 2 veteran, reminisces about his 43 months of service in England, and in the Philippines on a tugboat four days before the first atomic blast.

In this interview conducted in November 2023 in Chesterton, Indiana, Liam King (15) interviews his grandfather David King (69) about his childhood and career. David talks about some of his time at school and how it led to his career...

Paige Mosley’s life as a military child.

On December 1st, 2019, Gian Paulo Meneses (52) talks with Isabelle Meneses (13) about his life in the Philippines. In the interview, Gian Paulo tells of people in his life, both in the Philippines and America, as well as differences...

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

Mi papa y yo hablamos sobre los días cuando él era menor y luego hablamos de las experiencias que tuvo que lo llevaron hacia donde él está en el presente.

This is an interview with my dad in which we discuss his military service, childhood, and me (his daughter).

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...

Basado con la entrevista que se hizo con mi abuela Martha, se puede decir que la vida tiene muchos altos y bajos el cual las personas tienen que luchar para poder lograr un mejor futuro.

I asked my dad about his favorite memories and stories in the U.S. and Vietnam.

My grandpa and I talked about his childhood to adulthood memories.

My father’s life being an immigrant in the United States and what it meant to be a Filipino.

We talked about my dads life in Cuba and how he ended up coming to the United States.

I ask my mother about her childhood as a poor Filipino and how it affects her life today.

My interview with my grandma Sanjala Arumugam. Interviewer: Harshini Girijeeva Interviewee: Palaniammal “Sanjala” Arumugam

I learned about my mom’s childhood in the Philippines, and my grandparents, who I have never met. My mother told me her greatest achievements in life, and what she wants to do in the future.

An interview with my Grandpa, Jim Conway, about important historical events that have taken course in the United States throughout his life.

Catherine interviews her dad, Roderick Pablo, about his life of being a first-gen child here in America. She seeks to know how life was for him and the family.

Jude Richardson (15) interviews Chantal Roumain Collis (76) his piano teacher about her life growing up in Haiti and after going to the United States. She has many stories and background to share, and some advice for anyone.

My grandfather describes his childhood, his service in the Philippine Navy, and how he rose from the bottom to the top — including everything in between.

Ryan De Guzman interviews Nimfa De Guzman (80) and Nicasio De Guzman (85) about their first date and traveling around the world while serving in the military.

I sat down with my mom and she talked about her childhood in Peru and stories and experiences being in a poor family, immigrating to the United States and the struggles of the time being so close to 9/11, and...

Geoffrey Melchor is one of the few most successful engineers in the island of Saipan. In this interview, my father Geoffrey explains how his childhood in Philippines was riddled with hardship. He worked hard without much adult guidance and faced...