War baby

Me and my grandpa talked about his life. In this conversation was military life and a look into a Texan life

St. Peter’s by the Sea Presbyterian Church, Jean Shriver

Jean Shriver is a church member who is a writer, mother, and active member of her church community. She shares about her experiences and life during World War Two.

Interview with my Papa Charlie

My grandpa was born during the Great Depression. He experienced World War 2 and the Korean War. He has wonderful stories and has a love for telling them!

Salvatore Vitale Interview – 8/16/88

Grandpa Salvatore speaks about enlisting in the military, service on the Lexington aircraft carrier during WW2, and life after the war.

Troy Carey and his grandmother Mary Carey (Tu Trinh) talk about her life.

In this interview, conducted on November 23, 2023 in Napa, California, Troy Carey (14) interviews his grandmother Mary Carey (82) about her life. Mary grew up in Vietnam during World War II and was called Tu Trinh. She moved to...

Joyce Gehring on her ancestors and where they are from.

We had a short conversation about ancestry and i found out some interesting things about my great great (a lot of greats) grandpa

Mary’s Memories: Pre-marriage

My 94-year-old great-aunt remembers her upbringing in Troy, NY, including playing on the Williams Farm (now Hudson Valley Community College).

Grandpa interview

I interviewed my grandpa about his experience in WW2 in the army, his brother who died on a ship, how he met grandma, and working in the jewelry business

My grandmother

My name is Katelyn Breen and I interviewed my Grandmother.

Fran and Nick Giacalone, Retired War Veteran

They talk about their childhood, growing up during the war, and their most important life lessons.

The life of a Manhattan Project child.

My grandma’s father worked as a scientist for the Manhattan project at Hanford, WA. This is the story of my grandma’s relationship with her father and the complications that occurred because of it.

“Be true to yourself”

In this interview, conducted on November 28, 2019 in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Julia Alberico interveiws her Grandmother Luciana Alberico. She explains the experiences she’s had in life. She talks about how World War II effected her when she was...

Immigration Story From Germany

The story of a girl who escaped the harsh conditions of Germany during WWII