Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
TIA,
Chuck
Interview Questions for Grandmother
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Huntersglenn
Re: Interview Questions for Grandmother
Gadget Williams wrote:
One thing that I can recommend is to ask her the same question in
different ways. I've found with my in-laws, mother, aunts and uncles
that when I've asked them something in a different way, they seem to
remember the details a bit better. For instance, instead of (or along
with) asking 'how did you celebrate Christmas?', ask 'what was your
favorite thing to put on the Christmas tree?'.
If you can figure out different ways to ask the same thing, then you
will have a better chance of getting a complete picture of her childhood
and things like that.
Another thing that I'd suggest would be to tape the interview as well as
taking notes. If you're taking notes and your grandmother gets on a
roll remembering things, then odds are that you'll leave something out.
Good luck,
Cathy
Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
TIA,
Chuck
One thing that I can recommend is to ask her the same question in
different ways. I've found with my in-laws, mother, aunts and uncles
that when I've asked them something in a different way, they seem to
remember the details a bit better. For instance, instead of (or along
with) asking 'how did you celebrate Christmas?', ask 'what was your
favorite thing to put on the Christmas tree?'.
If you can figure out different ways to ask the same thing, then you
will have a better chance of getting a complete picture of her childhood
and things like that.
Another thing that I'd suggest would be to tape the interview as well as
taking notes. If you're taking notes and your grandmother gets on a
roll remembering things, then odds are that you'll leave something out.
Good luck,
Cathy
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singhals
Re: Interview Questions for Grandmother
Gadget Williams wrote:
That li'l ol' cynic me remembers not-listening-to numerous lectures on
"When I was Your Age" every time I or my son commented on how long
washing the dishes by hand or thawing meat without a microwave took ... (g)
Cheryl
Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
TIA,
Chuck
That li'l ol' cynic me remembers not-listening-to numerous lectures on
"When I was Your Age" every time I or my son commented on how long
washing the dishes by hand or thawing meat without a microwave took ... (g)
Cheryl
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Hugh Watkins
Re: Interview Questions for Grandmother
"singhals" <singhals@erols.com> wrote in message
news:CoudneidT8BPuOzcRVn-rg@rcn.net...
use her senses to help her remember
for example ask about Renetts blue in england
Clorox. Bluine Bluette® Laundry Bluing - For whiter whites
ask about smells and tastes -
neigbours' dogs
silly things she will enjoy
before you get onto sad things in family history
Hugh W
news:CoudneidT8BPuOzcRVn-rg@rcn.net...
Gadget Williams wrote:
Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
TIA,
Chuck
That li'l ol' cynic me remembers not-listening-to numerous lectures on
"When I was Your Age" every time I or my son commented on how long washing
the dishes by hand or thawing meat without a microwave took ... (g)
use her senses to help her remember
for example ask about Renetts blue in england
Clorox. Bluine Bluette® Laundry Bluing - For whiter whites
ask about smells and tastes -
neigbours' dogs
silly things she will enjoy
before you get onto sad things in family history
Hugh W
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MikeS
Re: Interview Questions for Grandmother
Gadget Williams wrote:
Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
I must have missed the first post so I am tagging on here. You may want to
check out the family questionnaire at this site:
http://www.birley.org/a_family_history_ ... nnaire.htm
Mike
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Gadget Williams
Re: Interview Questions for Grandmother
Thanks to all for your input!
Chuck
On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:19:44 GMT, "MikeS" <archangel@heaven.com>
wrote:
Chuck
On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 19:19:44 GMT, "MikeS" <archangel@heaven.com>
wrote:
Gadget Williams wrote:
Hi there,
I am going to "interview" my Grandma before it is too late. I want to
capture specific history about my family's roots as well as try to get
a glimpse into her life as a child. Does anyone have any good
references to sites that might have some sample questions? I'm sure I
could figure out the basics, but some thought starters would be nice.
I must have missed the first post so I am tagging on here. You may want to
check out the family questionnaire at this site:
http://www.birley.org/a_family_history_ ... nnaire.htm
Mike