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In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, in Chicago Illinois, Biljana Tanceva (16) interviews her mother, Vesna Tanceva (43), about her childhood and experience in school. Vesna shares her story of her life in her grandparents' house which was...

Interview with my grandmother who is 88 and has lived an interesting life. Going over some childhood memories and where life has taken her.

Michael talks about his experiences growing up as a child living in Columbus, Ohio.

On December 1st, 2022, I interviewed my 75-year-old grandfather Richard. Richard and my grandmother Allison, who have been married for over 50 years, have lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for their entire lives. In this interview, we discuss my grandfather’s childhood...

Just interviewed my bud

Over my Dad’s 47 years of existence he has gone through many things. I learned more about family, love and his personal beliefs than I ever knew before.

I asked her 15 questions It’s about her life, growing up as a kid

( mom didn't want a picture ) Me and my mom discuss mainly about childhood and how it was like for her while growing up. She gives me some advice on some things and describes her wishes for my own...

Spouses Florence "Floss" Whalen (89) and Richard "Dick" Whalen (89) interview each other about their childhoods, marriage, family, and occupations.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, Citlali Rodriguez (16) interviews her former teacher, Timothy McCormick (29) about his childhood and and current life situation. Mr. McCormick shares his thoughts on his past and present, content with...

Olivia Barreca interviews Sandra Barreca about her childhood.

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.

Anna Katter (35) interviews Dr. Julie Larsen (65) about memories of her son and Anna's partner, Dr. Ben Larsen, who died in a drowning accident on October 10, 2020. Memories include Ben's love for nature conservation, water sports, and the...

I interviewed my Grandpa Larry about his early years

This 8 question interview was about the ups and downs of my mother’s life so far.

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

I spoke with my mother, Imelda. Her age is 47 years. She talked about herself and her experiences in this interview. Being raised primarily by her grandmother and her childhood, as well as maturing as a person facing life. Even...

This interview is generally about my father, Ronald St. Hill, talking about his life and also his views on life and what he has experienced and and his moments in life

Friends Claire Russell (75) and Barbara Lee Kramer (87) interview each other about their fathers, childhood memories, and life's calling.

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

In this interview, I talked with my grandpa. We talk about his childhood in Chicago and his time working in the technology world.

This interview is about Jackie’s life growing up. She talks about the people who influenced her life and affected the person she became today.

I sat down with my mother to ask her some questions about her life.

“My childhood was actually great!” In November of 2018, ninth grade student, Olivia Foxman interviewed her grandmother, Shelly Foxman. Olivia learns about Shelly’s admirable  childhood post World War ll. Shelly’s story starts in 1951 in Chicago, but her family's story originates...