Have That Talk Now!: Thoughts on Conducting an Effective Oral History Interview

Anyone can ask basic questions of their loved ones, but how can you make the best use of your time in an oral history interview after you hit the record button? This presentation offers strategies for preparing interview questions, encouraging more productive responses, using silence and follow-up questions, and organizing thoughts as the conversation unfolds. This discussion does not provide advice on the latest technology for recording interviews. Rather, it emphasizes that simple tools used in planned or impromptu situations can help you preserve the stories and voices of your loved ones.
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