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In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

What made my mom who she is now and how that is carrying over to the next generation.

This interview was between me (Milo) and my nana (Kita) listening to her life story

Kincaid siblings talk about their early life in Greenview, IL.

I, Kamryn Michael, ask my aunt questions about her childhood, school, career, motherhood, and how she wants to be remembered.

“Family is Family” these are the words of Kitzi Ball. To her, family means everything. She goes out of her way to please her family and to spend time with them. She stands up for what she believes in and...

My third recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their feelings and memories of our past/present family and all the pets and dogs that they have had over the years.

This interview was conducted November 24, 2018 in Springfield Illinois. In this interview I learned about my Great Uncle Ron’s childhood. I also learned about our ancestors coming to America way back when. He also gave advice about life, growing...

I interviewed my mom and she talked about how she had hard times growing up but rose up to be a very successful person within her family (13:50-18:05)

We talked about Mom’s life: what she wants me to know, regrets she has had.

Joe Zettek tells Jan Stone-Paris about his work, army life, marriage and family.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

We talked about how he would like to be remembered and some of the things that he is passionate about.

The interview taught me a lot about my grandmother and my close family’s past. I’m very happy that I got to do this today and learn about my legacy and what it will continue as.

This interview is about my grandpa Earl Smith, and his life. We talked about his growing up in Boonsboro, Maryland; his military career and his years as a teacher. Along with his personal life as a father, husband, and grandfather.

This interview was about my brothers experiences and some of his college experiences.

James Valentine (58) shares a conversation with his mother, Doris Dolph (91), about her childhood, family, nursing career, volunteer work, and autobiographical book.

In this interview, high school senior, Allegra Dugan, talks to her older sister, Micaela Dugan, about finding a love for reading and how Micaela's attitude toward classic literature has grown. They discuss life lessons learned from novels and teachers and...

Clementina Gamboa described her life growing up in Jalisco, Mexico and making the journey to Chicago and finally Evergreen Park, IL.

interview with ms. Lydia. 11/24/2018

I interviewed my grandmother Shannon Duplantis about our ancestors and stories.

Abraham Ater (41) talks with his friend Donald Dains (54) about how they met and their two trips together to what is now South Sudan.

Mike Johnson and Alfred Orrico share how a friendship began through meeting for lunch at the senior center

John talks about his life as a journalist, soldier, and a diplomat.

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson Arizona I, Gianna Giordano interview my mom, Perri Giordano. My mom shared stories on her childhood, life as a mom, and her experiences with 911. She also talked about her favorite...