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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.

Jeanne DuPont (46) talks with friend, Eve Mosher (45), about founding the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance and her work to build a community center. EM talks about her art project called "High Water Line" and their combined effort to educate about...

We talked about how she met my dad and how she can to United States

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.

Shirlee Smith (85) and daughter Pamela Michelle Davis (66) discuss identity and childhood experiences.

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

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

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.

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...

Mother and daughter Julie Bresette (64) Audry Barriault (34) have a conversation about careers, marriage, growing up, childhood and family.

“He taught me how to be happy” Tegan Blanchard interviewed his friend’s mom Sylvia Roji in December 2017. She describes what it is like to grow up in Mexico, and how the people around her affected who she is today.

We talk about my mom’s life experience from growing up to moving in the United States for a better life. As well as her experience facing gender discrimination in her working place.

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.