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For my IB Language and Literature class, I asked my father questions relating to his family experiences and how the media was or wasn’t an impact on them. At the end, he recites a poem he made about his aunt...

This interview was a very meaningful moment. This gave me the chance to get closer to him.

In this interview, recorded November 23, 2016 in Urbana, Illinois, I, Jack Larson age 16, talk to my Grandpa, Carl S Larson age 84, about his life and experiences. Born in 1934, he attended University of Illinois and became a...

My mom talks about an experience that she and I had when I was a little kid. She explains what values she has gained.

In the interview it stated my grandfathers name which is Ruben and age which is 87, he’s early life, and middle life, how he wants to be remembered.

My interview with my Great Uncle Steve was nothing short of spectacular. I learned a lot about his interesting life story and was able to discover the secrets of how to live a long and happy life. We talked about...

Interview of Leon (Label) Handler's covering his early years to his working years.

I interviewed my father and discussed with him on things we’ve been through, his past and my future. How he grew up and his childhood. The interview was recorded on 11/27/2020

This interview was about life and growing up.

I got the chance to sit down with my dad and talk about his memories and stories.

This is a story of Elizabeth and Grant and her journey through life from childhood to adult hood.

In this interview between Tylah Wells (17) and her mentor Darius Parker (27) taken on June 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Darius speaks of memorable childhood events and gives uplifting messages for those who are struggling. Darius speaks of life...

This is about my Grandfathers past and the ups and downs of it. He explains his own wisdom of truth about life as well.

Background conversation with my mom to get an idea of her family heritage and my dads. And just where they grew up so we have that on record.

Asking my granny various questions

Liam Gebert (17) and Susan Snyder (54) talk about their heritage, christmas and family. Susan talks of her fathers effect of her life, her hobbies and job today. She talks of how the great depression effected her father. And how...

This was a short interview with my granny that focused on the highlights of her life and her career as a dog groomer.

In this interview, conducted in Chicago, Illinois, Ulises Martinez, my father, shared with me some of the relationships he had with his family and friends. Some of them being very happy and other really sad, he shares what he had...

Henry Vilcins interviews his grandfather, Ivar.

We talked about his childhood. We also talked about how things have changed since back then.

I interviewed my mother, Luciane DosSantos. Born and raised in Brazil, she has many past experiences to share.

In this interview, conducted on May 23 2021 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Lyle Stover (13) Interviews his dad Matthew Stover (51) about his mother’s journey from Ireland to America and how she lived once she got there. He also explains...

We talked about her childhood and her experiences throughout her life.

The story of someone who although had a rough childhood has risen to me a great person.

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.