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Do an Oral History Project
Interview an eldery relative neighbor or friend and learn about the past.
My grandmother inspired this project. While I've always been close to my grandparents it amazed when it dawned on me that the woman I have spent so much time with is nearly 90 years old!
I feel so fortunate to have spent my childhood with all four of my grandparents on a daily basis. I grew up listening to their stories and they influence me to this very day.
So I encourage you to sit down with an elder in your family or in your community and ask them a few key questions. They will be flattered and you will have (hopefully!) a wonderful and lasting memory.
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Identify and older person to interview and ask them if they'd like to talk to you about their life.
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Bring your tape recorder, phone or FlipCam and queue it up, but make sure it's not the focus of the attention.
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Ask them simple questions like these to start: Where did you grow up? What was your house/apt. like? What did you want to be when you grew up? What was the biggest challenge you overcame? Where did you live growing up?
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To solicit stories, you can ask them: What movies/music do you remember most? Do you remember your grandparents? What were they like? What's your earliest childhood memory?
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When you're done, remember to not leave right away. Spend some time to wind down the interview casually. And send a thank you card or follow up note!
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September 26, 2011
Bus Chick
says, I *love* this project! Too often, we don't realize what a resource our elders are until we've lost them. It's so important to ask questions (and listen!) while we still can.
says, I *love* this project! Too often, we don't realize what a resource our elders are until we've lost them. It's so important to ask questions (and listen!) while we still can.
September 20, 2011
Valerie S.
says, If you happen to be in Tacoma, NPR's StoryCorps has a booth at the Tacoma Museum of Glass. You can reserve a spot to have your interview recorded and archived in the Library of Congress. Selections will be broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition.
says, If you happen to be in Tacoma, NPR's StoryCorps has a booth at the Tacoma Museum of Glass. You can reserve a spot to have your interview recorded and archived in the Library of Congress. Selections will be broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition.
September 20, 2011
Valerie S.
says, I have recently interviewed my grandparents and great uncle, and I learned so much that I didn't know about them. I then transcribed the interviews and shared them with my relatives. Especially now that my great uncle has passed away and my grandfather has been diagnosed with dementia, these interviews have been something for the whole family to cherish. My brother and I are planning to interview another great uncle.
says, I have recently interviewed my grandparents and great uncle, and I learned so much that I didn't know about them. I then transcribed the interviews and shared them with my relatives. Especially now that my great uncle has passed away and my grandfather has been diagnosed with dementia, these interviews have been something for the whole family to cherish. My brother and I are planning to interview another great uncle.
Thanks for joining Bus Chick! I love this project too. I must give credit to Valerie (below) who came up with the idea. I started doing this and I'd like to formalize it by recording my last remaining grandmother's voice recounting her memories. I have extensive genealogy on Ancestry.com too. You should check them out if you haven't already. it's pretty sweet!