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7 Steps for Handling Sensitive Subjects in Family History Interviews Premium

Navigate hard-to-talk-about subjects in family history interviews with these tips from journalists and other storytellers.

Oral History Interview Record Form Free Download

Use this form to record pertinent information about oral history interviews you conduct.

How to Record an Interview on Your Smartphone

Follow this quick tutorial to record and save your family history interviews on your smartphone.

How to Plan and Host a Successful Family History Interview

Family members are often the best genealogy resource. Here are family history interview questions and prompts to help you discover more about past generations' lives.

6 Genealogy Questions to Ask Your Relatives Before It’s Too Late Premium

Life is shorter than we like to think, and our time to interview elder family members is limited. Be sure to ask your loved ones these important questions.

Quick Tips for Interviewing Family Members About Historic Events

Interested in interviewing someone in your family about the historic events they’ve experienced? Be sure to check out these tips!

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28 Best Family History Interview Tips You Need to Know Premium

Oral histories are a basic way to learn about your family line, and they serve a double purpose: Your questions may lead to research clues or even spark a memory about the very details you’ve been searching for.

5 Voice-Recorder Apps for Oral History Interviews

Be ready for your next family history chat with a relative by downloading and learning to use one of these handy voice-recording apps.

How to Find and Contact People to Interview about Your Family Premium

How do you find people to interview about your family? And when you've got them on the line, what's the best way to breach sensitive subjects? Learn how.

5 People to Interview About Your Family History Today Premium

Add these kin and acquaintances to your interview list, and you may discover surprising facts and anecdotes about your ancestors.