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*Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as:<br> | *Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as:<br> | ||
{{Block indent|-paper and pen.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-A digital or tape recorder with a good microphone, and a blank tape or two is a great help, if available. <br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-A camera or video recorder, if you have access to one, is desirable, but don’t delay for lack of technology.<br>}} | |||
*Do what you can as soon as you can.<br> | *Do what you can as soon as you can.<br> | ||
{{Block indent|-If you use a recorder, practice first so you can turn it on and off and turn the tape over. <br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-If you are not familiar with the island the person came from, study a map of the island to have a mental picture of where the person is talking about.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-Try to arrange for another person to go with you for the interview, if possible.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|One person can run the recorder and take notes while the other asks questions. <br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|You can also help each other to see if you understood the information correctly.<br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|-If you don’t have a tape recorder, take really good notes.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|Even if you use a recorder, your notes help in transcribing the tape later.<br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|Record your name, the name of the person interviewed, and the date and place of the interview at the top of your notes. Say this information into the tape recorder before the interview starts.<br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|-Use correct interviewing techniques.}} | |||
== Keep in mind == | == Keep in mind == | ||
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*What is your husband or wife’s name?<br> | *What is your husband or wife’s name?<br> | ||
{{Block indent|-What do you recollect about the time of your marriage?<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-Where and when were you married? <br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-What was or is special about your husband or wife?<br>}} | |||
*What religion do you belong to? <br> | *What religion do you belong to? <br> | ||
{{Block indent|-What religion did your parents belong to?<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|-How did they learn the gospel or become a Christian, and when were they baptized?<br>}} | |||
*What events in your life (birth, adolescence, new name, moving to another place, religious sacraments such as baptism, christening, confirmation, marriage, employment, schooling, hospitalization, land ownership, military service, being made chief, etc.) were likely to have been recorded? | *What events in your life (birth, adolescence, new name, moving to another place, religious sacraments such as baptism, christening, confirmation, marriage, employment, schooling, hospitalization, land ownership, military service, being made chief, etc.) were likely to have been recorded? | ||
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*Donate, if possible, a copy of the transcript to:<br> | *Donate, if possible, a copy of the transcript to:<br> | ||
{{Block indent|''FamilySearch Library'' }} | |||
{{Block indent|35 North West Temple St. }} | |||
{{Block indent|''Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-3400'' }} | |||
{{Block indent|''USA''}} | |||
== Related Content == | == Related Content == | ||
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