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Julianne Macarus (59) speaks to her mother, Dorothy Macarus (84). Dorothy reflects on her time singing in a trio and meeting her husband, David.

interviewing my grandparents about the 1968 democratic convention

Jim talked about early years as a Jesuit and how he was determined to work for social and community change in the 1970’s.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Stickney, Illinois, Javy Rodriguez interviews his grandmother Irene Nevarez (59) about what it’s like to grow up in a Hispanic household in downtown Chicago, as she discusses important people in her life,...

Brenda spoke about her time living in Germany for three years as a young girl.

This interview, conducted December 30, 2020 in Tustin, California Brady Steinle (12) interviewed his grandfather, Thomas Roddel (81).I learned so much about my grandpa’s life. I learned about some of his personal experiences, childhood and his accomplishments. He talked about...

My mother and I discuss her family’s story of immigrating from Serbia to the United States in 1970. She is the youngest of four siblings (pictured above).

I went in thinking my grandpa would hello me out, but turns out that I helped him by reflecting on parts of his life.

English Advanced Honors Project Interviewing Elders

Talks about her family life, early years, and hard times. She talked a lot about me & her spouse, Pop-Pop, who we lost this past may.

My aunt would mostly talk about her childhood. Also, about advise she would give for the future.

I christopher was talking to my mother Ana about her life experience and how it changed her.

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Lissette Garcia interviews Kostas T. for American Experience.

During this interview we talked about my mom’s childhood, happy memories, and what it was like to raise me.

Kelly Leonard (46) talks with his friend B.J. Jones (61) about his childhood, his time at Lake Forest College and his career with Second City in Chicago.

Gathering at Juneberry on the anniversary of Dan’s death.

Interview about our dad’s life on his 80th birthday

Talking with Grandpa by the fire on Thanksgiving Day

Mike Rahm (61) speaks with his daughters Beth Sells (33) and AJ Rahm (26) about proposing to their mother, moving to Bozeman, Montana, the misfortunes that befell them there, wild times with his coworkers, and moving back to Illinois.

One Small Step partners Lisa Specter-Dunaway (59) and Jessica Murray (39) have a conversation where they consider mental health, political polarization, immigrant experiences, and urban life.

Lesly shared her story about migration, adjustment and education opportunity in the U.S.

Long before texts, emails, and snapchat, if you wanted to talk to someone you either had to write a letter, or use the phone, and not a cell phone. Jake Freedman interviewed his grandfather Saul Freedman about his mid-high school...

Marilyn Heiden (77) talks with her conversation partner Heather Brewer (54) about her experiences living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for her entire life.

Julia shares her experiences growing up in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and how she ended up living in a cabin in the mountains of Colorado as an adult.