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In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

Kincaid siblings talk about their early life in Greenview, IL.

“Family is Family” these are the words of Kitzi Ball. To her, family means everything. She goes out of her way to please her family and to spend time with them. She stands up for what she believes in and...

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

An interview with me (13yrs) and my grandpa (70yrs) about his life for school

In this interview, high school senior, Allegra Dugan, talks to her older sister, Micaela Dugan, about finding a love for reading and how Micaela's attitude toward classic literature has grown. They discuss life lessons learned from novels and teachers and...

Clementina Gamboa described her life growing up in Jalisco, Mexico and making the journey to Chicago and finally Evergreen Park, IL.

Mike Johnson and Alfred Orrico share how a friendship began through meeting for lunch at the senior center

John talks about his life as a journalist, soldier, and a diplomat.

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

My dad and I talked about childhood memories and what’s important in his life.

How my mom felt when coming to the U.S and some of her fond memories.

The story of my mom and the rest of the family starting a new life in North Carolina

Questions such as, What was school like when you were younger and what was your favorite thing invention are answered by a 105 year old female.

This is a live interview including stories and personal views about my great Aunt, Diane Esmael.

Matthew Koinis telling us about his life

For Thanksgiving, Quin's Grandma came from Decatur, Illinois and stayed for the week. On Saturday, Quin decided to interview her, and this is that interview.

Blaine Paxton Hall conveys his experience of “finding home” as, not only settling into Fearrington Village in March of 2010, but also as coming of age in a children’s home in Woodstock, Illinois and of feeling at home within his...

Interview with friend on Life as “Alicia”

Sheila Silverstein is interviewed by Mark Capell(14) and talks about how her past has affected her actions and current lifestyle. While going through many experiences she has had, she says how so much of her life has meant so much...

In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.

What I talked about with my younger brother was important and meaningful things in his life. Wether its relationships, athletics, academics or religion. Things that are important to him and people who are important

Linda Gorham (58) tells her friend Gwendolyn Hilary (68) about being a professional storyteller. She also talks about what she learned from her grandfather who was a Pullman Porter, her passion for golf and how she learned about race in...

I ask my grandfather a few questions about his service in the navy.

Debbie Whitfield (68) and her daughter Ashley Whitfield Donovan (41) sit down together to remember Evelyn Butler Rosenkoetter, who was Debbie's mother and Ashley's grandmother.