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The life my father has had is very different than ours (my sisters and I) but no matter How hard it’s been or was he doesn’t regret anything.

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

My father’s life as the son of Filipino immigrants.

We were discussing general things about my aunt’s life overseas and what she learned

This interview was me and mother speaking about jobs, marriage, and more. She gives her opinion on things and her life experience with certain things, people, and more.

My grandfather answers some of my interview questions about military life and more.

We discussed his times and favorite experiences in Chicago.

Rita Morrel talks about growing up in her native city of Chicago. Also addresses changes that Rita had observed in Chicago and current politics from her childhood (1930s) to present day (2019). Recorded in Hoffman Estates, Illinois on November 28,...

In this interview, conducted and presented on December 1st 2019, Chicago Illinois. Dana Arzate (17) interviews Mom, Maricruz Rodriguez (40) about her life and memories she has. She shares memories about her childhood and how she would’ve wanted a different...

Interview with my dad about the government and memories about family

My mother has lived a life between two worlds. She left everything she knew at the age of 18 to come to America; planting a garden on foreign land in hopes it will one day bloom. Growing up poor, her...

I interviewed my dad and we discussed some of his childhood moments.

We talked about his relationship to me at the beginning and then talked about his childhood.

Blake’s upbringing and lesson of hardworking work were brought up, as well as her fathers life story. We discussed her life and what her life experiences have thought her as a person.

My Great Grandma told stories about her childhood in the 1950s

Father of two girls and a married man talks about his early childhood living on the west side of Chicago. His experience as a Highschooler in a predominately white school. The many places he worked to make some money on...

We talked about her past and what her childhood was like. Also, we talked a little about her life now and how it’s changed from back then.

My Aunt talks about her life growing up and lessons she learned along the way.

Interview with Candice Smith about growing up & childhood

My dads childhood

How my dad grew up in Chicago

We spoke about my moms upbringing and experience immigrating from Cuba to America.

Interviewing my dad

I have an interview with my mom about her childhood modeling and pageant life

Dorothy's childhood and young adulthood in Chicago in the 1930s and 40s, and her parents' families in the old country and in Chicago. The interview took place 12/26/2018 but was uploaded 12/28/2018. It cuts off mid-sentence, since I didn't want...