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How a family wanted a new life and decided to move into the United States.

In this interview we explore my families history with my mother who grew up in Santa Ana in the seventies. She shares details into our family’s past some of the jobs that they did and how she a mexican woman...

This interview there was a lot of sentimental questions that really had my mother thinking and also questions that brought hot into the room.

In this interview I talk to my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country

Family history from Mexico to Ohio in 1929. Growing up as a Mexican American in Lorain, OH

This talks about were my grandma’s family is from. It also describes some close family members. Also what traditions they celebrated.

My mom talks about how she met my father, difficult memories and how proud she is of me.

my grandpa and i talked about him growing up. we also talked about his relationship with my grandma.

In my interview I asked my grandpa, aka Poppi, about his relationship with my Grandma, aka Zsazsa. He talked about how they met, what they thought about eachother, there wedding, and advice for me or anyone. I've always admired his...

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Como se conocieron.

My grandma talks about the lessons she values most, memories that make her who she is today, and funny stories about our family and it’s past.

Cecily and Betty talk about traveling, relationships, jobs, and childhood stories.

The culture in Mexico and the way people treat other people like family

In this interview I talk with my dad about his childhood and what it was like coming to this country.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Mckinney, Texas, Jenna Ramirez (14) interviews her grandpa Jesus Martinez (72) about his life growing up. He shares stories about being in the vietnam war, ghost stories, etc. He also shared things...

Cecilia talked about what she aspired to be as a young teen and the good things in life.

My grandma talks about her childhood and how she came to be. Her life has not always been easy but shes a strong woman.

We talked about my mother’s life. She was not afraid or emotional when doing this.

Therese and Kurt tell how they met 34 years ago and how they both became math teachers and the importance of the Christian faith and family.

In this interview, conducted December 1, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon, Mateo Rangel (14) and his dad, Joel Rangel (48) talk about his life. He talks about his childhood, job, and his experience as a father. He also talks about his...

In this interview I asked my dad a series of questions based off his child hood and marriage

Amada Leaños starts with how she grew up in Dallas right next to a quaint church. She spent her childhood with her parents, many siblings, family friends, and the priest next door living very humbly and religiously. Growing up she...

This interview was talking about how it was back in his day where everything was different. With that also what he did back then and what he wanted us to know what happen to him and he what he wanted...

We talked about life, coming to America, and just growing up.