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Lois tells stories about growing up in South Dakota, studying journalism and her many carriers throughout her life.

Cynthia Davis Johnson “Cyndie” (64) and daughter Courtney Leilani Johnson Rome (32) talk about Cyndie’s mother and Cyndie’s life.

Jonathan (22) interviews his grandmother, Dorothy (90), about growing up in Asheville, the boarding house her mother had, and the boyfriends she had as a young girl.

Three sisters interviewed by daughter/niece about growing up on a cattle ranch in south Texas as a Mexican-American family. Stories about their university educations, traditions, pranks, and life on the ranch.

Dennis talked about his work as minister, which he deeply enjoyed, as well as about his family.



John tells his children about immigrating to the USA from China in the early 1940’s, adapting to American life, and becoming an American citizen.

Anthony, who is 78, was interviewed by his son Jack who is 52. Anthony is in early stages of memory loss , but has a great memory of times past. He talked about losing his mother at a very early...


Violet Hittle, 97, is interviewed by her granddaughter, Doreen Myers,50.

Elizabeth Tilles (89) talks to her granddaughter Rebecca Tilles (21) and friend Susan Goldstein (66) about her life growing up in Germany and working as a nurse during World War II.

Maya Elena Scott-Chung (45) and Susie Hoblet (47), parents at Kaiser Elementary School, discuss the myth of the Ozzie and Harriet “traditional family” and Suzy’s experience growing up in Italy, France and traveling worldwide; the struggles of the sandwich generation,...

Liane “Lee” Russell (87) talks to her friend Cindy Kendrick (53) about her life and scientific accomplishments.

Janis Faye Kearney (67) interviews her brother James Kearney, Jr. (81) about his life. They discuss childhood memories, their parents, the value of religion in their lives, and family.

A woman interviews her elder sister about her experiences traveling to Africa in the peace corps, on a fulbright, motherhood and life choices.

Vanessa Gibson interviews her mother, Doris, about her life growing up and intergration in Mississippi.

Mary Stevenson, 63, was interviewed by her daughter, Elizabeth Stevenson, 27, about her life.

Barbara D. Martinez (76) talks with her daughter Renee Martinez (49) about her life.

The Shea siblings (Kathy Shea (52), Thomas Shea (54), and Frank Shea (48)) and Kathy’s husband Eric Munson (49) come together to talk about the two people they lost on 9/11/01, Danny Shea and Joe Shea.

A man interviews his partner of 29 years about his childhood and their decision to adopt two boys from Peru in 1989.

Mary Louisa Kanalos (88) talks with daughter Kill Kanalos (55) about her career as one of the FBI’s first female radio operators.

Ray Rosing tells his granddaughter about growing up in Illinois, his experiences in WWII and his family.

Margie, 63, interviews Phyllis, 85, about her work in the lesbian rights movement and the influence that she has had on Margie’s life.