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Talked about childhood and adult memories

Me and my Mother talked about her childhood and some other really important things.

In this interview conducted in November, 2001 in Gurney, Illinois, Fiona Green (16) interviews her Aunt Patti (N/A) about Fiona when she was younger and Patti's experience with work. Though there isn't much too it, they had fun and laughed...

What it was like growing up

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he's grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

Cynthia was 1 out of 12 children and this is a small part of her story.

We talked about life difficulties and big moments in life.

Donald “Doc” Prahlow reflects on how his 91 years have shaped him into the great-grandfather he is today. He shares Depression-era lessons with his future descendants.

I interviewed my mother, Luciane DosSantos. Born and raised in Brazil, she has many past experiences to share.

We talked about my mom’s life when she was a child and my childhood. We also talked about her grandparents and parents.

In this interview I will be asking my mom questions of how her childhood was like growing up and life in general

I talked with my mom about the things she’s proud of, the things that have brought her to be the person she is today, and also how she would like to be remembered by her family if she were to...

This was a short interview with my granny that focused on the highlights of her life and her career as a dog groomer.

Through out this interview, me and my father, Jose Garcia, discuss family memories. These memories played a defining role in both of our lives. Though laughter and remembering sad events, I have remembered why I love my father so much.

I did a total of 23 questions where my grandma talks about her childhood life, where she grew up, and how she met my grandpa.Also memories of myself and my father, aunt, and uncle

A mother is someone who loves you unconditionally from birth, the one who puts her kids before herself and the one who you can always count on above everyone else. In November of 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, 15 year old...

I got the chance to sit down with my dad and talk about his memories and stories.

Michael Tanimura (63) and Michael Takada (61) engage in a conversation about their experiences growing up in Chicago as third (and 2.5) generation Japanese Americans. Anna Takada (25) facilitates their conversation as the oral history studio manager at Alphawood Gallery.

My mom explains important life lessons she learned. She expresses what being a parent and a teacher mean to her.

Ms.Shelton personal life

Irene Rodriguez Mendez recalls her family and baseball as a young child

Over the weekend, I asked my family members a couple questions in order to get to know them better. I am grateful to have them in my life and I’m glad I had the chance to learn more about their...

Daughter sits down with mom to talk about life before coming to the U.S.

My grandma came to Chicago at 4 years old and explains how her life was growing up.

My Grandma Pat is 81 at the time of this interview. Also heard in the interview is my mom. Grandma Pat tells her story of what she’s thankful for, how she wants to be remembered, and her story of motherhood....