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Mother tells of involvement with the Civil Rights Movement

Tayelilly asks her grandmother, Lilly Ekuan, about growing up in Hawaii during World War Two as a Japanese American, what being a labor nurse is, and what her family life is like.

Charlotte interiviews her mother Velora about her childhood on a farm in illinois.

My grandma’s father worked as a scientist for the Manhattan project at Hanford, WA. This is the story of my grandma’s relationship with her father and the complications that occurred because of it.

A woman speaks to her mother about growing up during the Great Depression and World War 2, and becoming an occupational therapist.

My step grandmother (Katie Wilhelm, I call her Teeta haha) and I talked about her family and travels throughout her life so far, including her Dad who served in World War 2.

Raymond C. Lozano, Jr. tells cousin Narciso Cano of his childhood neighborhood, of his time in the military, and of their Grandpa Cruz and Uncle Mack.

Nathan Shapiro (93) is interviewed by his daughter Roberta Shapiro (57) and granddaughter Anya Glandon (19) about his childhood, his time in the army, and his life now.

Strangers Michael Gonzales (25) and Taylor James Johnson (31) in San Antonio, Texas discuss sharing their stark political/religious/sexual identity changes to the public and how the public's reception of their beliefs influenced them.

A Holocaust’s survivors story

Kathryn interviews her grandmother, Clarice, about moving to Butte, Montana, having ten children, and her husband, George, who had Alzheimer’s.

Patricio E Baca (66) talks with facilitator Lilly Sullivan (26) about his family’s genealogy and the “Baca” name in his family.

Interviewing my Grandpa on World War ll.

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.

I interviewed my grandpa about his experience in WW2 in the army, his brother who died on a ship, how he met grandma, and working in the jewelry business

A view from my grandmas life growing up and who she is grateful for. Hearing her story around Christmas time bring back so many memories for her and her family.

Emily talks with her friend, also her roommate, Clara, about the fond and hard memories in high school. They also talks about their majors and what are their dream jobs together. They all hope their have a bright future.

We had a short conversation about ancestry and i found out some interesting things about my great great (a lot of greats) grandpa

Sarah (Sally) Zorn (77) and her husband, Paul Zorn (81) talk to their daughter, Martha Zorn (50) about their own parents and experiences growing up and their passion for bicycling.

A man interviews his father about memories of his parents, life on a farm, and the way that life has changed.

Ww2 interview essay

In this interview, conducted by Isabella Wright (16) in Birmingham, Alabama, Marie Lorino is interviewed about her life of 92 years. She shares stories of growing up in an immigrant family and growing up during the War.

I interviewed my grandmother about her personal aspects of life including her own experiences she had. Through this I learned more about her and grew closer to her as well.

I interviewed my Dad about his personal experience as an adolescent, and his experience as a father watching his three children go through adolescence. The topics discussed in this podcast were Storm & Stress, gender roles, and self-esteem.

82 year old Elsa Stafford, ]talking about the adventures of her life and some of her regrets. She wanna about 7 years old during World War ll and grew up to be a vocal song teacher.