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We discussed his family, his life and fate

An interview of my grandpa

Michael Horn asks his father, Kemp Horn what he wants discussed at his wake.

For five generations, the Clark D. and Carrie Bowling families have gathered for family reunions. We documented these interviews to help future generations understand how life was lived in the past and recognize medical issues in the family line. We...

I talk with my Grandma about her early life and more recent years of her life. She tells me some advice to take with me daily and how she’s learned from it.

Traci Coughran shares her memories as a child, becoming a mother, and her wisdom on what is important in raising children. She talks about what she wishes she would have known and what she thinks about her life and children...

Keith Hardin (69) interviews his friend Dave Scott (74) about his career fighting wildfires for the U.S. Forest Service and about how the wildfires he fought inspired his book, "The Fury of the Beast."

My grandpa, Hondo Goodrich, has lived a very happy life and has always known to live life to the fullest. He looks at every opportunity as a great one and strives to make each moment a good one.

James Jarvis, an interview

Long time friends and colleagues Thomas “Tom” Finan (71) and John Gaal (64) talk about the work they’ve done to change the culture in the construction industry, particularly striving to uplift DEI initiatives, bring awareness to mental health issues, and...

A short interview with my dad's father. We talked about his life and some important things that he has learned.

Brenda Armour [no age given] speaks to her colleague Opal Jones [no age given] about working at Cooper House, a place to house and support people with HIV and AIDS.

Coworkers Jean White (82) and Rev. Jenn Simmons (39) discuss their community at National Avenue Christian Church and the changes it's been through over the years.

Grandpa George and Cooper talked about his childhood and some memories throughout his life.

Mom and I talked about her ancestors as we looked through old family photos.

Michele Horn talks about her accomplishments, travel, food experiences, religion, and children. 9/26/2019. Branson, Missouri

Kim Jones (65) interviews her spouse Larry Marsh (80) about his childhood, his career as a history teacher, and his varied interests, including photography, music, and theater.

My mom and I talked a lot about being grateful for every day you are here!

Mother and daughter Martha (60) and Kate Kemper (26) discuss Kate finding out she had a brain tumor, Kate graduating from school as an architect, traveling to Spain, and accessibility.

Mother and daughter Anna Pianfetti Echer (59) and Maggie Judson (40) discuss their family member Rose being placed into a mental institution at seventeen years old and never being seen or heard from again. Anna uncovered the truth about this...

Friends Bronwyn Miller [no age given] and Maleica [No Name Given] [no age given] discuss Maleica having HIV, survival, and hope.

life questions, mom questions (pam), coming to the country

Talk with my Great Grandmother

I interviewed 21-year-old Susan Dakorson who also goes by Susie, a close friend of mine, of what it was like growing up in America dealing with and breaking the ideal Hair standard in American society for African American women. Susie...

I interviewed my Grandpa and asked him all about his life and the world.