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We talked about my grandmother growing up in Starkville, MS. We discussed work as a teacher, and lessons she has learned in life.

Brief family history interview

Eli Carter interviews his Nana, Dinna “Sissy” Wilson about her life. They talk about her childhood and growing up in the 1950s- now in Mississippi. They also talk about her children and past regrets. As well as her fond memories...

I learned so much about my grandfather. Some of the things he told me, my mom didn’t even know. We talked about his childhood, how he grew up and became the person he is today.

talking with mother about the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic

Me and my grandfather, Barry, talked about growing up in Virginia, being in the military during the Vietnam War, and the impacts of segregation in his life. He talks about what school was like through elementary, junior high, and high...

The life and struggles of the african american people in Mississippi and the hero’s that are often not talked about in these cities and the impacts they had on the occupants of those towns lives and influence on them to...

In this interview, I interviewed my Mom. We talked about her life, her life lessons, and her happiest memories as a mother.

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My grandmother, Lynne Rosenfield, told me about her experience as a professional artist and her experience on the Panel of American Women that fought against segregation in Mississippi.

Brief life experience interview

During this interview, we talked about growing up in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We also talked about J.F. Kennedy's presidency and assasination.

In this interview, in November 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, Avery White interviews her grandmother Jayme White about her life in Mississippi. Mrs. White shares a few funny stories from her childhood. She talks about some of the fun times she...

I was trying to be serious but my mom was trying to kill me. While I was laughing.

Filmed in Orange Beach, Alabama, November 24, 2018 during Thanksgiving break. Jan Daugherty shares some of her experiences of her son. With that, she also explains her everlasting love of animals of all kind. She also talks about her family...

My mom seemed very interested in the interview. I loved the way she reacted to the questions!

Interview with Meemaw

Jackson Moreton interviews Eldon Blount on November 28, 2018 in Oxford, MS. Eldon grew up in Memphis, TN during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Public schools were still segregated and racial tensions were high. Eldon shares his experience...

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Siblings Lesia Daniel-Hollingshead (52) and Walter Daniel (48) talk about taking over their family's skating rink and child care center, share what they learned from their parents, and reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on their business and community.

Brief life experience interview

My Mom telling about her childhood and what it was like.What her dream was and what people influenced her?

Talked about Tina' s happy and least happy memories. Talked about advise she would give. Talked about relatives. And dogs.

Our mother Margaret just before her 82 birthday, talking about picking cotton and the importance of kindness

Brief family history - both parents