Instant Oral Biographies: How to Interview People and Tape the Stories of Their Lives

by William Zimmerman, Bill Zimmerman, Tom Bloom (Illustrator)

With fun interview techniques, readers will learn how to spark memories, recall treasured stories, relate old family anecdotes, sayings, recipes and more. The text also offers ideas for taping family members in settings using items such as heirlooms.'

86 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Ruthe Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found several good ideas in improving the oral histories we are already doing with church members. I was reminded how special these histories become, especially if they are video-taped, to keep alive the memories of people who are now gone from our lives. It also helps trace our history , understand a different time period, and gain insight into the past. The author explains the steps necessary to record a good oral history.