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Anne Ballard shares stories of her life growing up in Nuremberg during World War II, meeting her African American husband, and moving to America in the 1950s.

Mary McFadden and Larry Stifler, founders of the Stifler Family Foundation, reflect on how their past opportunities influenced their generous giving now.

Norita Martin (85) talks with daughter Mary van Haren (53) about her experiences growing up in Maryland and Germany. While Norita's father was in the Air Force and served abroad, Norita and her brother Luis joined him overseas as military...

I interviewed my grandfather at his nursing home. He does not usually like to talk about himself, so I appreciated his participation.

Dr. Kenneth Kraemer (71) and nurse, Deborah Tamura (64) talk about their work and research with xeroderma pigmentosum at the National Institutes of Health.

Vaughn talks fondly about his youth, family, love of basketball, and his first love.

Debra Kassoff (44) interviews her father, Hal Kassoff (71), about his childhood growing up in the Bronx, NY, in an immigrant Jewish family, and about his career.

Ray Owen (90) tells his son Ray H. Owen and his daughter Mary Streeter (64) about his time in the service and meeting their mother, Isabelle Mahoney.

Marsha (62) Valentine shares her experiences with daughters Melissa Valentine (33) and Melaina Valentine (27), from her childhood in Manhattan, New York to her decision to move her husband and family to Baltimore County, Maryland in 1989. Note: This recording...

Harry Wittenberg (56) talks with his wife Mary Ann Wittenberg (57) about the immigration sagas of their parents. Life in the US had its challenges for both families as the two grew up. Harry's mother wanted a Jewish daughter-in-law but...