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Kayla and Marisa tell us about their great grandfather in WWII

Michael Johansson (71) talks with his friend Bounthanom Munxayaphom (45) about Bounthanom’s childhood in Laos, his time spent in a Buddhist monastery, how he eventually came to study in the United States, and his family.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her mother's letters to her father while he was away working for the Civilian Conservation Corps and on other military assignments beginning around the time of the...

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her childhood in Mississippi in the 1930s and 1940s.

My mom and I discussed questions and themes of Lilac Girls.

My Grandfather has worked very hard when he came to the United States

I interviewed my father on life during the Cold War in Yugoslavia. In addition, he explained his immigration journey to the United States.

We talked about my grandpa’s life.

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her mother's sister, Mildred Scott, who died several days before this interview. Mildred grew up on a farm in Mississippi and was the last of seven siblings...

We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

In this recording mother and daughter discuss the main issues of little women, and how our generation understands those lessons differently.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

My grandfather Gregory Harris’s life and story’s.

Cold War, Vietnam, JFK.

Timothy Dunn (75) shares some family history dating back to the Mayflower as well as some memories of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with friend Chris Brookes (74).

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

An interview between a granddaughter and her Greek immigrant grandmother.

Nancy Meyer talked about growing up in Evergreen Park in mid 20th century. She had many friends and felt very safe.

In this recording, my mom and I discuss the plot, symbolism, and main ideas of “Waiting for Godot”

The two sisters reminisce on life growing up in EP

Wives Sarah Siegel (58) and Patricia "Pat" Hewitt (73) reflect on their relationship over the years and give advice for other young lesbian couples.

I interviewed my dad and he is 52 years old. He was born in December 7 1970 in Boonsville, Mississippi. he wants to go back to Mississippi.

In this interview, I ask my father some questions about his life.

An interview of my grandfather about how he grew up in the south and faced rasicm.

Kay Skonieczny (73) tells her daughters Molly Skonieczny (41) and Amy Skonieczny (43) about meeting their father while she was a Franciscan nun and he was a Franciscan priest.