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Grandfather and granddaughter

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

Paige Mosley’s life as a military child.

This is an interview with my dad in which we discuss his military service, childhood, and me (his daughter).

Grandfather Charles Brittain (78) discusses his life experiences and family history with grandson Michael Brittain (29).

David Tilson, a 92-year old World War 2 veteran, reminisces about his 43 months of service in England, and in the Philippines on a tugboat four days before the first atomic blast.

Great Thanksgiving Listen interview with my father.

In this interview, recorded on November 23, 2017 in Merrit Island, Florida, Simeon Swaby (14) interviews his uncle Daniel Inyang (46) about his childhood growing up in Nigeria, and his life immigrating to the United States. He shares stories of...

My father, Jared Reneau, describes his experience serving in Iraq as a Sergeant of the USMC

We talked mainly about my grandparent’s childhood and his experience in the military.

Barbara (Bunny) Sims (73) and her husband, Bruce Sims (74), remember Bunny's father and the role he played in World War II while serving in the U.S. Navy. They also discuss their family, their careers, and the places they've lived.

My grandma talks about what she lived through. She also talks about some events that happened throughout the decade.

My father’s life being an immigrant in the United States and what it meant to be a Filipino.

My grandpa, Hondo Goodrich, has lived a very happy life and has always known to live life to the fullest. He looks at every opportunity as a great one and strives to make each moment a good one.

My grandfather describes his childhood, his service in the Philippine Navy, and how he rose from the bottom to the top — including everything in between.

Ryan De Guzman interviews Nimfa De Guzman (80) and Nicasio De Guzman (85) about their first date and traveling around the world while serving in the military.

James Clifton, WW II Veteran, Korea Veteran, Combat Veteran and member of the Arkansas Military Hall of Fame share stories of his experience in the military.

Spouses, Linda Mccorkendale (71) and David M. Mccorkendale (76), share a conversation about the Ozarks, Missouri, where they have made a home.

An interview with my Grandpa, Jim Conway, about important historical events that have taken course in the United States throughout his life.

Catherine interviews her dad, Roderick Pablo, about his life of being a first-gen child here in America. She seeks to know how life was for him and the family.

I interviewed my mom and we discussed her military career as well as her life experiences with me and the world

June Chilcutt Foss (70), Howard Chilcutt (78?), June Rosslyn Chilcutt (79?), and Lindsey Foss (39). They reminisce about entrepreneurship, leading companies, and growing up in St. Louis, MO.

In this recording my father talked about his experience in the Romanian Revolution and his experiences in the military and immigration to Italy.

A shortened version of my Dad’s early childhood, Military life, and professional career.