Family stories guide

How to preserve your grandparents’ stories

You do not need a perfect interview. Start with one good question, listen closely, and save the answer while the voice and details are still here.

Good questions open doors

What was your first home like?
What did your family do on an ordinary Sunday?
Which recipe reminds you most of home?
What did you believe you would be when you were young?
What do you hope the family remembers?

I chose one person to interview.I asked permission to record or write down the story.I saved the date, people, and place with the story.I shared the finished memory with relatives.

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