How The D’Aschebergs came to America

The D’Ascheberg’s came to America in the early 1950’s from Paris in order to become blueberry farmers. This interview discusses why they got to Paris in the first place, and where they were even before that!

My interview with Pop-pop

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Swedesboro, NJ, Ryan Sweeney (15) talks to his grandfather Edward Glanfield (83) about his life. Ryan’s grandfather shares stories of his childhood and growing up in Collingdale, PA. He talks about his...

Ba-chan Interview Pt. 1

My grandmother recounts a life spent between America and Japan, a childhood behind barbed wire, an adulthood of hard work and love. She describes herself as normal, but her story is anything but.

Charlie Kirk talks about his neatly 50 years in the development of the modern computer at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusett

This interview was conducted on April 22, 2018 in Acton, Massachusetts. Brennan McCabe (16) interviewed Charlie Kirk (90). Charlie briefly mentioned that he served in World War 2 in Europe, after which he attended Tufts University in Medford, MA. He...

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William McAllister, Lisa McAllister, and Amy Farges

William McAllister was interviewed by his daughters, Lisa McAllister and Amy Farges, as well as his grandson, Julien Farges. They talked about William’s life growing up, the Depression, WWII, William’s return to college after the war, his Masters and PhD,...

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Peter Marks and Samuel Marks

Father told son about his childhood in New York City and how the city changed and became less safe but why he has always stayed here and always will

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Odette Cook and Daniel Moore

The story of Odette's childhood and family history, beginning with her family's emigration from Hungary to France, her move to London, and then the United States.

Life During World War 2

The struggle and trials during WW2 as an young boy in Holland.

LHP w/ Grandpa

My Grandpa and I talk about his childhood and memories during WW2 while he was at home.