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Daughter's experience with her father's LifeBio, sharing his Veteran's Story
Barb Haak | Posted On: 30 September, 2010
I appreciated this note that I received from a woman who just ordered hardcover Legacy Books after typing in her father's memories at http://www.lifebio.com/.
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How to conduct an oral history recording
Posted On: 29 August, 2010
I've done many phone interviews or in-person video interviews with clients so let me share a few oral history tips from my experience. But first a word of encouragement. There is nothing like getting to know another person deeply. I would urge you to interview a relative, friend, or neighbor. Create an oral history recording as a volunteer service project. Just be sure you do it without delay.
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5 tips for conducting an oral history interview
Beth Sanders | Posted On: 10 March, 2010
1. Don't delay and don't talk yourself out of it. It's time to capture your loved one's story in print, on video, via audio, or writing via the web. Your loved one's life story is far more interesting than you can ever imagine. The oral history interview is key for genealogy research.
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