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Woman talks about living in Madrid as a young woman and meeting her husband, the interviewer’s father.

World War II stories; story of falling in love with wife at first sight.

School Counselor Dan Schmidt, 55, interviews one of his students Carolina, 18, about what motivates her, the challenges she faces as an undocumented student, and her hopes for going to college.

Chandra Blackwell, 40, interviews her mother Nadine Blackwell, 80, about her memory and involvement in Brown vs. the Board of Education, integrating the Topeka Fire Department, and integrating the downtown Topeka restaurants.

Robert N. Morris, 82, is interviewed by his son, Robert “Myke” Morris, 54.

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

Margo Frank (63) tells her daughter Lily Caravello (33) about finding out that she had an older sister.

Lynne Murray, 57, in conversation with her good friend Kathrina Proscia, 48.

William Silva, 63, and his daughter, Laylah Silva, 38 talk about William’s life growing up coming back an d forth from Cuba to the United States, and their unconventional family.

Rabbi David Kline, 63, is interviewed by his son, Avram J. Kline. Barbara Jane Kline, 58, Rabbi David’s wife and Avram’s mother, was also in the room to help Rabbi David remember a few details. She spoke minimally.

The family talks about their father/ grandfather/ great grandfather who is nearly 100 years old.

Susan Tansil(ST) interviews her friend Brandon Ruth(BR). They discuss Brandon’s conversion to Catholicism and experience in a Catholic seminary.

Sally Dorst, 70, is interviewed by her employee Jensen Wheeler Wolfe, 48, about her love of the arts.

Pam and Karl tell each other how they became activists and pacifists, and recall some specific events in their lives that shaped them into who they are now.

Walter Lenorud (92) of Mauston, WI talks with his granddaughter Sydney Schroeder (18) about memorable moments of his life, from growing up in North Dakota to raising a family in Wisconsin. 11/27/2020

Judy interviews David about recording blues and folk musicians in the rural south.

Judge Barrington Parker talks with his law clerk Rebecca Tinio about growing up in the segregated South, and seeing up close some of the great civil rights figures of the era.

Jerry Mont (72) talks to his daughter Michelle Mont (43) about his childhood in Brooklyn, his courtship of his wife, and he and Michelle’s relationship.

Willow Graves (12) interview her papa Martin Lewkowicz (80) about his hobbies, joining the Air Force, becoming a dentist, and starting a dental floss company. Papa Marty advises Willow to not be afraid to try things, like when he learned...

Sharon, 32, interviews her mother, Norene, 76, about the evening her father died of TB; her belief in miracles; her husband’s courtship and marriage proposal; and the Holloween trick she played on him.

He is my uncle and he is sharing his childhood with me.

Daughter interviews mom about marriage and small hometown in Nebraska, where she grew up in the 1930s and 40s.

Mitzi (84) and Elliott Faye (83) talk to their granddaughter Poppy Gordon (29) about their family background. They then tell stories about their times living in Europe.

Adrienne Scott (49) and her daughter Hannah Scott-Persson (16) talk about Adrienne’s mother, who died when Hannah was 5.

Ross (73) and Ana (71) Clark talk with their granddaughter Gabriela DeHart (17), about their lives and what they've learned.