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Born in 1930 to Italian immigrants, Columbia “Phyllis” Kirchner talks about her family, meeting her husband and raising four kids in Rochester, NY.

I asked my grandma about her life and how she lived it.

In this interview, I asked my aunt about her experiences with family members that I did not have the pleasure of meeting. We discussed stories and characteristics they all had and what they carried on to the later generation.

We discussed Eileen's early life in Queens, New York, her marriage to Henry Clark, and how they moved to Long Island to raise a family.

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Eddie Khachaturian, 86 years old, grandfather of Isabelle Davis, 15 years old. He grew up in Iran, got his first job at 16 working with his father, then permanently moved to America after 10 years of marriage. He brought his...

Achieving dreams and following your dreams and believing in yourself and not to have so many regrets.

Growing up in the 60’s: school, riots and the Vietnam War.

Lola DeAscentiis sits down with her Grandmother and a close family friend to discuss memories, faith, and family.

Talking about Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up during dinner tonight, my father just relayed this story about his childhood in Queens, NY

I ask my friend Dylan questions about his childhood and we just a great conversation

We discussed what it was like for Jean growing up in NYC and then raising a family on Long Island.

I did an interview with my Dad about his childhood, special memories, and life lessons he’s learned along the way.

Thanksgiving interview with my grandpa.

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Lou Berger (95). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. Lou shares the story of his life; New York, the army, love, and education. c/o...

This interview is talking about my sister, Gloria's growth story in high school. She immigrated to America from China in 2016. America was totally a new place for her, and the time period of high school developed and shaped her...

As a celebration of Black History Month, February 2018, Middlebury College's Davis Family Library has initiated a series of oral interviews, "In Your Own Words." In them, Literatures & Cultures Librarian Katrina Spencer engages members of the community who trace...

I talked to my mom about her childhood and her life now in America.

This is an interview between the 19 year old interviewer, Dylan Morse, and his 76 year old grandmother, Barbara Henry. They discussed her childhood growing up and eventually settling in the city of Canandaigua. They also discussed her children and...

Brian reflects back on his Mom, Donna.

This is a brief history of how my grandmother went from small town West Virginia to Rochester, New York.

My father and I got the chance to really sit down and speak a little about his experience coming to the United States . There were many things I learned about what it was like when my father first came...

In this interview on Sunday, November 25, Sergei Eliseev (16) interviews his dad, Roman Eliseev (48), about his life in the Soviet Union. Roman shares his experiences in Soviet schools and his daily life, along with his military service. He...

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Michael (Mike) DelPercio (99). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. Mike shares the story of his life; New York, the Navy, and love. c/o...

Fun chat with my lovely sister