The American Dream: Safety, Schooling, Self Expressionism, Success

Interview with Max Kozhevnikov by Noah Cevenini https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/audio1122207303_gqzzCmrn-online-audio-converter.com_-2.mp3 ReportTranscript  The American Dream: Safety, Schooling, Self Expressionism, Success Migration:...

Dhaka, Bangladesh to the United States

Interview with Mahir Azam by Matthew Smith https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/Oral-History_Compressed-1.mp3 ReportTranscript   Introduction My knowledge about immigration and how impactful it is on America was very little. After a...

Persiana Americana- “American Blinds”

Interview with Pedro Catacora by Daniela Catacora https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/saved-interview2.0.aup3-FINAL-DRAFT.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction Growing up, I was surrounded by a diverse community, especially in Northern...

A New Life and Building Chains of Friends: Rehana’s Story

Interview with Rehana by Anna Bashore https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/ZOOM0004.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction: For my interview, I chose my best friend’s mother, Rehana. I thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to get to know...

Immigrant Nation

Interview with Sharew Kelkile by Bethel Sharew https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/Immigrant-Nation-Compressed.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction On November 22nd of 2023, I had the honor and privilege to have the opportunity to interview my...

In Pursuit of Opportunity – from Laos to the U.S.

Interview with Phim Iovinelli by Ella Iovinelli https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/Interview_Project_FINAL-1.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction Phimmachanh Iovinelli, my step-mother, was the first person to cross my mind as the subject for...