1960s Oral History Project

Interview with Owen’s grandmother done by Henry, Owen, and Sam about the 1960’s

Remembering Maxine McAninch Hogue in celebration of her 100th birthday

Janet Hogue Thompson (77) talks with her daughter Michelle Thompson (51) about the life of her mother Mary Maxine McAninch Hogue (1920-1993) in rural Casey County, Kentucky.

Memory Lane

it was her life starting from a child all the way to an adult including her school days

Racing cars in the 60’s
December 2, 2019 App Interview

I talk to my granddad about his teenage years and what he would do for fun.

60s Interview with Grandpa Don

This is me talking to my grandpa who was born in the early 50s. we talking about the Vietnam War, Martin Luther King, Junior, civil rights movement, and overall how life was in the 60s.

Working in the US Defense Industry During the Cold War at the Northrop Corporation

Nils Kolderup discusses his career at the Northrop Corporation from the 1960s to 1994. He developed astro-intertial navigation systems and electronics which could withstand high levels of nuclear radation. We also discuss how his career influenced his perspective on the...

Jackson and Jerry Munk

Jerry Munk tells Jackson about his early life on the farm and childhood in the 1960's as well how aware he was of counterculture movements and the civil rights movement growing up on the farm.

Margaret Williamson USH Interview

This is my interview with my grandparents (who I call Nana and Papa), Lois and Darrell Peigh. While cracking jokes once and a while, they answered all my questions about life in the 1960s.

A War On Two Fronts

Not long ago, people of color were more heavily mistreated, denied opportunities, and denied respect based on one thing. On November 29th, 2017, 14 year old Jason Ridley interviews his 85 year old grandfather, John Ridley III, about his time...

Christian Barth and Patricia Green

grandmother talks to her grandson about her experience and memories about the 1960s

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Ondria Leary and George Leary

Spouses Ondria Leary (74) and George Leary (77) share a conversation about their relationship, their experiences as an interracial couple, and their family now.

Nana and I talk about her teenage years.

I, Mia, interviewed my nana about her life as a teenager. She talked about her parents leaving her, living with her teacher, family, and the love of her life. There were a few bloopers :)

John and Meredith Stehr

Meredith Stehr (16) talks with her father John (64) about his childhood in the 1960s.

“My dad couldn’t figure out why it had to be so loud.”

Keith Dick of Baytown, Texas, happens to be the nephew of Paul Revere from the 1960s/1970s rock and roll group, Paul Revere and the Raiders. Paul Revere died in 2014, but Keith has fond memories of spending time with his...

Abby Troxell The Beatles were fun and our favorite group.

Abby Troxell: 2024-04-04 17:34:57 Diana Meale was my subject and she spoke about her and her husband's experiences during the 60's. They are my cousins who live in Florida now. They are in their mid 70's.

Bridging the Gap

Interview with Laurine Roberts about Martin Luther Kings Legacy and living in Newark, NJ during the Civil Rights Era

1960s Oral History Project

Interview with Alli Morrow (17) and Lucy Cappa (17) interviewee Kim Davis (77), Alli’s grandfather, concerning life in the 1960s.