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Interview with my grandmother

In this audio, Emily Thies at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey records a practice audio file for the 2018 pilot of the Great Thanksgiving Listen. Emily Thies is in grade 11 and is studying...

In this test recording, Lillian Munoz at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Lillian Munoz is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

Ronin interviews Leisa for details on her decision to move to the United States and become a doctor of medicine and lawyer there, leading to a discussion on how one should follow their passions in life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Faith Loveland (16) interviews her grandmother Sudzy (80) about times in her life. Sudzy shares the story about how their ancestors came to the United States and...

This interview was conducted on November 26, 2017 in Hopewell NJ. Riley Stellitano (14) interviews her mommom Lynne Yager (70) about her childhood. Lynne Yager talks about those who influenced her when she was younger and some of the memorable...

A glance into the past of ancestors coming to America.

In this interview, my mother and I discussed her life journey. She talked about her childhood in Ireland, and the difficulties her and her family had growing up. She discussed her track career and how that led her to America...

Interview with dad

This is an interview looking inside my family history through the lens of my grandmother, Donna Vestre.

This interview is with my grandparents, also known as Nana & Grandad. It was recorded on December 2,2017 in my living room. We talked about our ancestors/family,the first time they met, and heart felt life lessons. They also told me...

My mom greatly shared with me about our ancestry in Ireland and England in which I never knew about. We talked about her greatest accomplishments in like and the proudest moment that has happened so far in her lifetime.

His life

Here I interview my dad about his childhood and what is was like growing up in Europe. He describes living with 10 other siblings and the values his family shared. He then talks about the opportunities that allowed him to...

Today I am interviewing my brother’s girlfriend, Ryan Keenan. She shares some stories about her and my brother, childhood memories, and some traditions with her family. She also talks about one of her greatest influences and some advice she has...

In this recording, I talk to my grandmother about where her ancestors lived and the details about her life.

In this interview, conducted on May 23 2021 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Lyle Stover (13) Interviews his dad Matthew Stover (51) about his mother’s journey from Ireland to America and how she lived once she got there. He also explains...

Spouses Maureen Redmer (75) and Lee Redmer (74) record family history and stories for the future generations of their family.

I interviewed Janice and Paul and I learned a lot about what life was like for them.

In this interview, I talk to my mother about how my ancestors immigrated to the United States from Ireland

We talked about grandparents and what we are grateful for.

Discussion about family

I interview my mom about random things

Elena Dillon sits down with her dad Jonathan Dillon who shares his story of immigrating to America from Ireland. He describes the adventure and joy he finds in the States.

Colleagues Laura McKenna (56) and Lawrence "Larry" Swiader (56) discuss academic research practices, the narrative and life of Tony Smalls and the role of historical fiction plays as an entry point for inquisitive readers.