A letter to Colonel Harry Mumma

John Mumma shares a letter written to his brother, Harry Mumma, regarding Harry's exemplary military service and character.

German Prisoners of War Working on Farms in Upstate New York

Following the end of World War II, some German Prisoners of War were kept in Ithaca, New York. Buses would bring them to nearby farms where the were fed and worked in the fields.

Aleister Steadman with Debra and Leslie Beaumont

Aleister Steadman (17) talks with his grandparents Debra (68) and Leslie (84) Beaumont about their life experiences, growing up, working, and their own personal beliefs. (this is a second attempt recording, so some topics we had already discussed at time...

Oma Stachowski and Matti Grace- Journey to Canada

Oma(Olga) Stachowski (who is now 90 years old) was a Polish girl when WW2 was declared. As a young girl, she migrated to Germany, and later to Canada, all by herself.

Interview with my Grandfather Gerald

This interview is with my grandfather Gerald Sunkin who is 83 years old. He speaks about his childhood and where he grew up. He tells about where his parents are from and what his parents did and what they were...

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,...

Pops’ (aka Grandpa’s) WWII experience flying B-17s

As my grandpa has gotten older (97 now) he has begun sharing more stories about his experience in the war. He was a bombardier in the US Air Corps who trained other service members in the B-17. He had never...

Morris Nathanson on Being a 17 year old medic in the pacific theatre

Morris Nathanson, Rhode Island architect and artist, talks about growing up in Pawtucket during the depression, civil rights, and serving in the US navy during the Second World War.

the great thanksgiving listen 2020 by liv martinolich with grandma and grandpa.

the great thanksgiving listen on november 24th, 2020 by liv martinolich with grandma and graphics in their living room. these are my fathers parents born in New York City, USA. Both are 83 years old born in 1937. we discussed...

Ross Goff Memories of Great Depression and WWII, July 12, 1997

Ross Goff (1922-2000) recalled his childhood in Tunnelton and Morgantown, WV during the Great Depression. He served in the U.S. Army Mar 1944 - Mar 1946 in Co K, 11th Regt, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squad. Fought in four campaigns, including...

Interview with my mom :)

Interview about my mom's childhood and what it was like growing up where and when she did.