World War II

Lois Jelnick - Lois reflects on what it was like to live during World War II. (00:01:26)

Ernestina Parravano (Grandma Tina) - During WWII, Grandma Tina moved to Milan with her husband and their eldest son. She speaks about the political and social climate in Italy at this time. (00:02:07)

Alice Sano - Alice speaks about why the U.S. thought they had to put Japanese people in Internment Camps; what Alice could bring with her when she was moved to the Camp; what happened to Alice's home while she was in the Camp. (00:01:17)

Historical Figures

Ernestina Parravano (Grandma Tina) - Grandma Tina first speaks about a chemistry meeting that her father-in-law directed in Washington, D.C. She shows a picture that was taken of the attendees one of which was Madame Curie, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize awards in physics and chemistry. She then speaks about the personal and professional successes of her son and granddaughter respectively. (00:01:37)

Ernestina Parravano (Grandma Tina) - Marconi, the "Father of the Radio," was a close friend of Grandma Tina's father-in-law. (00:00:33)

School

Lois Jelnick - After receiving a high school diploma from Toluca High School in Illinois, Lois attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. She then moved to Milwakee, Wisconsin where she earned a degree in nursing. (00:02:14)

Alice Sano - Alice speaks about going to school in the Camp. (00:00:36)

Pets

Lois Jelnick - Lois speaks about her only childhood pet. (00:00:57)

Alice Sano - Even though pets were not allowed in the Internment Camp, someone managed to sneak one in. (00:01:00)

Hobbies/Games

Lois Jelnick - As a child, Lois loved to play games with her friends. Here, she speaks about the different types of games that she and her friends played as a child. (00:00:35)

Ernestina Parravano (Grandma Tina) - Embroidering at school was one of Grandma Tina's favorite activities as a child and has become one of her hobbies in adulthood. Today, she uses her skill to produce clothing for those in need. (00:02:01)

Alice Sano - The only game Alice ever played was a Japanese form of chess. (00:00:41)

Ann Arbor

Lois Jelnick - Louis Jelnick reflects on early Ann Arbor and how it has changed. (00:01:42)

Linda McKenny - Linda talks about the Ann Arbor school system. (00:01:14)

Linda McKenny - Linda speaks about her first job working at the Arcade after school and on the weekends. (00:00:38)

Linda McKenny - Linda talks about how downtown Ann Arbor has changed over the past few years. (00:00:52)

Alice Sano - Alice moved to Ann Arbor when her father got a job teaching Japanese to U.S. Army personnel. (00:00:33)

Alice Sano - Why Alice loves Ann Arbor: trees; her school and teachers; living in a University town. (00:00:40)

Alice Sano - Alice speaks about how people of all cultures and religions can be found in Ann Arbor. (00:00:16)