living history project

interviewing my grandparents about the 1968 democratic convention

Tad Kiefaber

This is an interview between my grandpa and I with my father and step-grandmother. Tad worked on one of the very first computers and tracked supplies in Vietnam.

Mike Ashenbraner

his life and what he would do differently

The One Time I Actually Listened to My Parents! : )

Kate began by asking about her parents’ childhoods and growing up with siblings, reflecting on emergency room visits and their closeness. Her parents then talked about where they met, dating, and their marriage proposal. Then they reflected on deciding their...

A conversation with my 18 year-old long term best friend, Isabel

We talked about childhood events that shaped us into who we are and our friend group that stemmed from our family relationships (our parents).

Thoughts On the Vietnam War From a Civilian Born In the Aftermath

My father discusses his perspective on what he recalls as a child growing up in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, as well as stories from family members and thoughts on religion.

Life experience of Harry Lee

He talks about his experiences moving from Vietnam to America and the challenges he faced while learning and experiencing the new world.

Kaia interviews her grandfather, Sheldon, about his life experiences

In this interview, recorded on November 27th, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa, Kaia Neal (13) interviews her grandpa Sheldon Kurtz (72) about his life growing up and about his hopes for the future. He shares his stories about his family,...

LHP Vietnam War interview

I interviewed my Grandpa for our LHP project. Our interview was about the Vietnam war.

Thanksgiving Interview

We talked about her life, what her childhood was like, what her parents was like and how close her siblings and her are.

Interview with Linda Artigue Buday, grandmother of Samantha Buday

Samantha Buday, 11, talks with her grandmother, Linda Artigue Buday, 74, over the Thanksgiving holiday about her life. In this interview, Linda explains how her family ended up in the state of Louisiana. She also details her life growing up...

10-Year Difference

On February 3rd, 2024, Aisha Hashimi interviewed Madina Hashimi. With Aisha being 18 years old and Madina being 8 years old, the two of them have a 10 year age difference. Madina is the youngest sister of Aisha, while Aisha...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with my grandpa

I recorded my grandpa for a school project but it was really interesting. The interview included stories about his jobs working in a drugstore a railroad the car dealership and in the military and as a teacher. He told about...

The Amazing Life Story of a Great Grandma

I interviewed my great grandmother Neva Schupp on October 14, 2018 to get to know her are her life better. To my surprise, I walked out of this interview knowing more than I could imagine on her amazing life story.

Two Badass Sisters Inspire the Rare Disease World

Suzanne Hoff, 76, listens to Sharon Neumann, 66, relate her remarkable experiences as caregiver from childhood for her younger sister diagnosed with the rare, incurable disease of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) to their remarkable journey developing world wide support (IFOP)for...

A life centered around faith, family, and good food.

My interview with my mom revealed a new understanding of her life long focus on faith and family. Her Irish, Catholic upbringing brought humor, history and community to her throughout her life. She was inspired by the examples of service...

Interview with Captain Moon About the Vietnam War Pt.1

This interview is with a Vietnam veteran who served on the 101 airborne

Small talk with Regan White

Sit down with us for a minute while we talk about small topics from siblings to teachers and our future. e encourage you to answer along to the questions as well!