Diane Dassow Get the Scoop: Interviewing to Gather Family Stories
Diane Dassow
Get the Scoop: Interviewing to Gather Family Stories
If genealogy outlines the roots and branches of our family trees, we can add foliage with personal history—the stories behind the dates and facts. Learn how to successfully use interview techniques to gather information and stories from your family members. We’ll cover how to prepare for and record an interview, what questions to ask, how to make yourself and your interviewees more comfortable, as well as how to begin and end an interview session. handout:
If genealogy outlines the roots and branches of our family trees, we can add foliage with personal history—the stories behind the dates and facts. Learn how to successfully use interview techniques to gather information and stories from your family members. We’ll cover how to prepare for and record an interview, what questions to ask, how to make yourself and your interviewees more comfortable, as well as how to begin and end an interview session.
Get the Scoop Handout 2016.pdf