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Saul talks about growing up in Detroit, his childhood memories, and working in the junkyard business.

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,...

Camille Gendell (67) interviews her mother Doris Chesson (92) about her life in Norfolk.

Life experiences of 77-year-old mother, wife and woman.

Two brothers, ages 9 and 13, remember their father who died on 9-11-01

A granddaughter interviews her grandmother about her life.

LeLand and Leah Holstine talk with their son Eric about meeting, their respective careers, raising Eric and about Eric’s children Topher and Anna.

John Fendrich interviews Jesse Veach, a student in a class that he teaches at Common Place.

Ken Kalfus interviews his father Martin about growing up in the bronx, his time in the army during WWII, and different businesses afterwards.

Fran interviews her mother, Stella, on her birthday. Stella talks about her earliest memories and growing up on a farm.

Connie Evans (48) interviews coworker Dr. Paul Nussbaum (62) about his parents’ immigration from Poland, growing up Orthodox Jewish in Brooklyn, becoming a doctor, and raising a family.

Nancy and Melissa talk about being the parents of autistic sons.

Charlotte Kellar (92) talks to her friend, Ann Reinhard (48) about growing up in the Bronx, and getting interested in acting and writing later in her life. Charlotte and Ann also talk about how they met through DOROT’s Friendly Visiting...

June Mullan Reeves (83) tells her daughter, Amy Spiker (42), of her childhood during the Great Depression and of her work in Akron, OH, during World War II.

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...

Barry Benepe talks to his son Adrian Benepe about growing up with a love of nature, his process of learning about art, and the Greenmarket in New York that he founded

Chad Haatvedt interviews his father Albin Dahlgren about the chronology of his life.

Eileen, 63, interviews her son David, 28, about his work as a firefighter, his relationship with his family, and his values.

Woman interviews her mother about her life.

Susan, 35, interviews her mother Caroline, 64, about growing up in Oakland’s Chinatown, her work as a principal, and her family.

Joan Ruskin reads a poetic piece she recently wrote that describes her life’s path. Afterwards, her daughter asks a few questions about her childhood growing up with divorced parents in an era that parents did not divorce.

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

Bernice Baker interviews her friend Gloria Harris about her siblings, climbing trees and jumping trains in Petersburg, VA, and moving to California with her infant son.

Suzanne Nikolaisen (39) interviews her father, Henry J. Johnson Jr. (82) about his career in aeronautical engineering.