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She managed to have a good life even when she came to Chicago

A practice interview

A mother is someone who loves you unconditionally from birth, the one who puts her kids before herself and the one who you can always count on above everyone else. In November of 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, 15 year old...

Don Anderson discusses his childhood growing up in Chicago, what he's grateful for, and what kind of legacy he will leave to his children and grandchildren.

We talked about my mom growing up and about how she met my grandfather.

This our first interview and the being for more understanding about us.

WW2/Holocaust Interview

This interview is mainly focused on the childhood and youth of my grandmother, Caroline Carlson. She was born in 1834 and has many good stories to share. She has lived in Evanston, Illinois, New York City, and Canada. *please note...

In interview with my grandma

My Grandmother talked about her time with the LoWV and about the environment.

That’s OK

My mother, Celica Salgado, details her life experiences from childhood to adulthood to share how she kept pushing forward through anything that blocks her way to her and her families future.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Toledo, Ohio, Sofia Sferra interviews Roxy. They talked about Roxy’s close relationship with her Grandma. They also talked about how Roxy felt during her different times at school. Finally, they talked about...

Bachi's experience growing up in India and immigrating to the United States

David Costigan (90) talks with two of his sons about growing up in Bloomington, IL. Also discussed life as teacher and coach in Quincy, IL and his family's legacy of service to the US.

In this interview me and my brother were talking about his memories,and how he grew up.

I speak with my grandfather about his past and his greatest memories.

Asking a collective of questions

We talked about her life

Karen talks about the farming history of Evergreen Park. Karen lived on 10 acre farm at 9723 S. Kedzie.

Ebony and I talked mostly about her childhood and what she learned in life.

I talked with my mom about the things she’s proud of, the things that have brought her to be the person she is today, and also how she would like to be remembered by her family if she were to...

Life as an immigrant student

We talked about Mrs.Shannon, a science teacher and how her job has affected her life.

I interviewed Jordan a cousin of a good of mine from the cities. As I haven’t met Jordan before he was comfortable with me as I have the trust of his cousin. Jordan is from the inner city of Chicago.