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How do you find people to interview about your family? And when you've got them on the line, what's the best way to breach sensitive subjects? We'll tell you how.
12/29/2010
Add these kin and acquaintances to your interview list, and you may discover surprising facts and anecdotes about your ancestors.
12/29/2010
Expert answers on how to help a child do a family history interview with Grandma or Grandpa.
6/15/2010
A mother-daughter oral history project becomes a compelling read of a Depression-era childhood on the prairie.
3/2/2010
Tools and tips for putting together an oral history for your relative.
1/11/2010
'Tis the season to find out where your family traditions come from – and how to incorporate some new ones.
12/15/2009
Websites, books and organizations to help you plan, execute and preserve oral history interviews.
11/18/2009
Nobody can tell your own story as well as you. Here's how to get started transforming your memories into memoirs.
11/18/2009
Get your relatives to open up with interviewing strategies from these resources.
3/1/2008
Interviewing "Dave's Mom" for StoryCorps.
3/1/2008
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