An interview with my Uncle

My uncle, Dieu Nguyen, is currently a citizen of Vietnam. I was able to have an opportunity to have a conversation with him as he is currently visiting us in San Diego, California. My uncle recalls his life through the...

Jared Gardner

Jared Gardner (51) talks with his daughter, Aidan Gardner (18) about his childhood and Mormon upbringing in Ensenada, Mexico and San Diego, California.

The Many Labors of Tom Sheffler (Episode III: The Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Happy Labor Day! My husband Don and I chatted with my father-in-law Tom Sheffler about the dignity of labor and the changes in workplace ethics over his lifetime. At eighty-three, he works harder than anyone I know. In this chat,...

Kathleen Caldarella Riley and Matthew August

Matthew August: 2020-06-13 16:17:46 Matt August, age 42, interview with Grandma Kathleen Caldarella Riley, age 94, about significant periods in her life. She speaks about her family growing up and her time working in the WWII manufacturing plants. We touch...

Some Heroes Wear Capes, Others Wear Fatigues

Most people can't imagine enduring the hardships of war, especially at the age of 18. On November 28, 2017, 14 year-old Olivia Reiner interviewed her great-grandfather, Richard Crum, about his experience in the US Marine Corps during World War II....

A Late Night Conversation with my Dad

My dad, Kenrick Kantala, talks about his life growing up in Baguio City in the Philippines, having a family rose farm, growing up with six other siblings, coming to California, and life here in San Diego.

Dolores Lopez continued

Dolores discusses the second world war and it’s effects on her family. She also talks about the US as a melting pot.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

Our Eyes Have Seen (Episode IV: Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

Living History(Final)

this is an interview with a World War II marine veteran who served in the Pacific theater for two years. being posted on the ship with a large crew.