Get the Tape Recorder!

• Maintain a list of relatives and their contact information (or know where to find their contact information)
• Be aware of ages and health conditions
• Arrange a time for you to visit them.
• Write a list of questions you might want to discuss with them.
• During the interview- follow the conversation. If you spend all your time on one or two questions don't rush your relative to get to the other questions.
• Prepare to record, copy, or photograph important discoveries.
• Focus on details
• Don't over-stay your welcome.
• Express gratitude appropriately