Conducting+Oral+History

//Interviewing a relative can be a great way to gather information about your family's past. // //Here are some ideas to get you started. //

__How should I interview relatives?__

 * ====Talk to the oldest family members, especially at reunions or other gatherings====
 * ====Use a notepad, voice recorder, or video recorder to document your information====
 * ====Select a quiet, relaxed place where you will have good sound quality if you are recording audio====
 * ====Be sensitive with the questions you ask and let the interviewee take most of the control====
 * ====Use photographs to trigger memories from family members====
 * ====Use questions that are not too open-ended and vague====
 * ====Thank the person you interviewed====

Galford, Ellen. //The Genealogy Handbook: the Complete Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree//. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest, 2001. Print.

//You can also check out these resources for more tips and tricks. //

Tips for Interviewing a Relative

Collecting Your Own Family Folklore

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