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Today we discussed the life, times, and legacy of my Grandmother Muriel Burke. We cover a range of topics from throughout her life, including her trials and tragedies, her overcoming of these and emerging triumphant from them. She is forever...

John King (79) spoke about his military experience in the Navy with Enzo Vallée (16).

The hilarious story of Earl McDowell 😂

JumpStart Activity #4

This was mostly about the life of my mother as a child through out the present day.

The struggles and thoughts of being pregnant at 14 and giving birth at 15

This interview is about my mom and I discussing about her immigration to America and her lifestyle.

In this interview, conducted on December 3rd 2020, in Beverly, Massachusetts, Alexis interviews her mother, asking about her childhood, funny stories, and present day life. Kristina shares funny, sad, and happy moments with Alexis. In the end of the interview...

First time I traveled alone

Nancy Blanchard was 44 at the time of the Stonewall Uprising.

Papaw’s early life

Discussion with my grandmother (Oma) on her life then & now as a mother, wife, and grandmother. She identifies as a member of the Traditionalist/Silent Generation.

Daughter of a WWI veteran, Helen remembers the rationing of WWII & the service of relatives then and in Korea. After getting her nursing degree she felt drawn to the AirForce reserve. Her 21 years as a reservist are central...

Dan Eisenberg talks about funny stories, family, career.

My dad immigrated to the United States from Cape Verde during his teens. I wanted to get his view on what his life was in Cape Verde compared to what it became once he moved here.

Jane Mahlme's involvement in the League of Women Voters and Town government led her to go to law school as a mother of two & then pursue a fascinating career in public service.

In this interview I talked with Alex about race, which he expanded upon in regards to how he likes to be part of the solution and how everybody can help to make a change.

Samantha Gilgan (19) interviews her mother, Lisa (51) about living through important events, counting your blessings while living through a pandemic, and the importance of art and music in a time like this.

Talked about her experiences in living in both United States and Guatemala. As well as her experiences in traveling here.

Matt Hinds-Aldrich (40) interviews his father, Lew Hinds (69), about Lew's life, including his time growing up in Maine, his family, and his career.

Pierre and Paige discuss his family history, the move to the U.S. from Lebanon, and compare the two places and his childhood across both of them.

Interview for ELS3-

Sonja Akright (52) interviews friend Emily Hummel (69) about her life and her work as a therapist.

Jean Hynes ’91 and Jeanne Emanuel ’91 commemorate their lifelong friendship, and the relationships fostered during their time at Wellesley.

I talked with my mom about her different experiences growing up first generation in America as the daughter of two Irish immigrants.