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*Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as:<br> | *Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as:<br> | ||
:-paper and pen.<br> | |||
:-A digital or tape recorder with a good microphone, and a blank tape or two is a great help, if available. <br> | |||
:-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> | ||
:-If you use a recorder, practice first so you can turn it on and off and turn the tape over. <br> | |||
:-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> | |||
:-Try to arrange for another person to go with you for the interview, if possible.<br> | |||
::One person can run the recorder and take notes while the other asks questions. <br> | |||
::You can also help each other to see if you understood the information correctly.<br> | |||
:-If you don’t have a tape recorder, take really good notes.<br> | |||
::Even if you use a recorder, your notes help in transcribing the tape later.<br> | |||
::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> | |||
:-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> | ||
:-What do you recollect about the time of your marriage?<br> | |||
:-Where and when were you married? <br> | |||
:-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> | ||
:-What religion did your parents belong to?<br> | |||
:-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> | ||
:''FamilySearch Library'' | |||
:35 North West Temple St. | |||
:''Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-3400'' | |||
:''USA'' | |||
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