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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.

This interview is for the Oral History Project in HIST 190 with Dr. Sibbel. The interview is conducted by Cael Ormsby (21) with his grandmother Delores Phelps (93) about living in the US during World War II. Please note that...

Robert McKinney talks about his grandfather’s service in WWII.

Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

We discussed Dufour’s young life, his life during WWII, our ancestry, and his family.

We talked about her life as a child and how it was different from other children.

This is an interview with my Uncle regarding his dad’s experience in World War II. He was in the marines in the Pacific Theatre of the war and was apart of the Iwo Jima attack.

“Family is Family” these are the words of Kitzi Ball. To her, family means everything. She goes out of her way to please her family and to spend time with them. She stands up for what she believes in and...

We talked about the Civil Rights Movement and social justice. What we believe in and what others believe in.

Hiroshi Hamada tells about his adventures as a young boy throughout his families’ struggles during World War II and his experiences as an adult.

The interview covers my Grandma's perspective on her life and important events of recent history including The Civil Rights Movement, Feminism, JFK's Assasination, and 9/11.

Today I interviewed my grandpa about his experiences with World War 2

Meeting Grandad, time with Grandkids, Siblings

Donna Lancaster, 78, is interviewed by friend Mindy Reed, 54. Dorothy was born without knee or hip joints and speaks about how her parents raised her to make her own choices and how she overcame the challenges she face in...

I asked my Grandma a few questions about her early life.

Uncle ron

A great-granddaughter’s interview with her great-grandmother, a Rosie the Riveter

Chip Denton was an independent man who has had a great life

Grandpa

My grandmother, Eve Anders, tells me about growing up during World War II and how she and her family was involved in helping and leading the Polish army. She also talks about lessons that she has learned from the strong...

We talked about things that happened after the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael DiSalvo, 45, eldest son of Frank DiSalvo, 73, interviews his father about fatherhood and his advice for Michael's children.

How World War 2 and the Vietnam War effected everyday life.

At age 98, a veteran of World War II talks with his grandson about his childhood in the South, his experiences in the war, receiving the Bronze Star, and adapting to life after service

Summary about my grandparents and their experiences during the civil right movements.