What to Do With Hundreds of Family Photos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRecording the Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There many advantages of making an audio or video recording of the interview. But there are some drawbacks, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main advantage of making a recording is it lets you go back and listen again as many times as you want. It’s easy to miss things in the scramble to get everything written down. A recording can let you doublecheck what you have written, even if the person you recorded has since passed away, and preserves their voice, words, and memories for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main drawback is that some people are nervous or less open in what they say when they are being recorded. They don’t want to go on record with certain things, especially negative things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always ask before making a recording. And if your interviewee skips over something while the recorder is on, try asking again at the end after you turn off the recorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternate Interview Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A face to face interview is always best if you can arrange it. If not, don’t give up on the idea entirely. A phone interview, or better yet Skype, can be almost as good. Even a written interview, by letter or email, is better than nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t Wait<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the most important things to remember in conducting family history interviews is don’t wait. Start as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few weeks, months, a year from now may be more convenient, but none of us know where we’ll be in a year. If you don’t interview your family members now, you may never get another chance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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