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Elizabeth Tilles (89) talks to her granddaughter Rebecca Tilles (21) and friend Susan Goldstein (66) about her life growing up in Germany and working as a nurse during World War II.

Susan Goldstein (66) interviews her partner, Victor Herbert (82), about his unconventional life living around the world and then settling down in Berkeley in their relationship.

Lois tells stories about growing up in South Dakota, studying journalism and her many carriers throughout her life.

Mary Stevenson, 63, was interviewed by her daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson, 27, about her life.

Dennis talked about his work as minister, which he deeply enjoyed, as well as about his family.

son interivews his mom about how she single-handedly raised her three sons once her husband got very ill. until then she’d always been dependent on her husband. very nice interivew.

Bess talks about what a wonderful life she has had and how much she has loved her husband.

World War 2 Vet recounts his time in service

I interviewed my grandpa about the pows that worked on his childhood farm

We talked a lot about my mom’s experience raising me and her personal experiences with how she raised me. She provided many examples of what she did to make my life complete and to raise me to how I am...

This is my 77-year-old grandmother, Pat Knislis. Since I am graduating high school soon, we are discussing her education experience as a woman in the 60s.

Mom sliding down a snowy hill on cardboard boxes

I interview my grandpa about world war II

We talked about family traditions, college, jobs and parenting

Our families influence us in so many ways. Some loving and some challenging. It is what we make of what we experience that creates the tenatiius, creative and capable people we are today.

We talked about the hard times but also the good times throughout my mom’s life. She also told me that she’s proudest of my brother and I’s effort in school.

In this interview we talk about my grandmother's life growing up, including World War II and the Great Depression.

Story core interview w Jessie

I asked 6 questions

I am Shannon ledig I’m 16 years old and I interviewed my dad who is 60 years young. We talked about if he enjoyed school and what he did and where he went for college. I asked him what he’s...

First day

Daphne Ip is the granddaughter of Hong Kong’s renown martial artist, Ip Man. She contrasts her poor life in the city of Hong Kong with the stable family she has built in Irvine. She also gives insight inti the family...

In this interview on November 26, 2023, Jake Simpson (17) interviews his mom Kate Simpson (45) and asks her about her childhood and life back then in Dalton, Georgia. Kate shares stories about her parents and siblings from when she...