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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!
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...
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.
Sisters Hinde Muya and Amina Osman are interviewed by McKenzie Wren. The pair discuss the path that brought them to the United States from a refugee camp in Somalia. Hinde shares her views about the differences between Somali Bantu culture...
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...
Tahir Mansour (74) is interviewed by his granddaughter Leyla Mansour-Cole (21) about his family’s life in Palestine as a child and his journey to the US to pursue a college education.
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,...
Ruth E. Lewis (84) tells her grandson, Lon Cseplo (39) of her family’s life during the Great Depression and later during World War II. She shares the story of her mother’s coming to the United States by way of Ellis...
Karen De Shazer (53) interviews local resident Mary Jane Erickson Terraza (82) about growing up in the Mohave area, her ranch and her animals.
Earl S. Elliott, Jr., 84, talks to his grandson C. Nathan Elliott, 31, about his family history and his life.
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
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.
A granddaughter interviews her grandmother about her life.
Claudia Crowley interviews her parents Claude and Carolyn Crowley about their careers and personal interests.
Mark Richards, 31, talks to his wife Sarah Richards, 30, about his birth in Colombia, his adoption, growing up in New Jersey, their meeting, marriage and new-born baby.
My Grandpa and I talk about his childhood and memories during WW2 while he was at home.