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 ''[[Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research|Pacific Island Guide&nbsp;]] &gt; Step 4. Gather oral histories from your oldest relatives''<br>
-==== <br>We need to&nbsp;interview old people now, because we never know when they may die. This is the ''main source ''of information for the past, especially when most information is kept and passed down orally.  ====
+==== We need to interview old people now, because we never know when they may die. This is the ''main source ''of information for the past, especially when most information is kept and passed down orally.  ====
 ===== Prepare for the interview  =====
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as paper and pen.
+*Prepare for the interview by gathering materials, such as paper and pen.<br>
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A tape recorder with a good microphone, and a blank tape or two is a great help, if available.
+:-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>
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A camera or video recorder, if&nbsp;you have access to one, is desirable, but don’t delay for lack of technology.
+*Do what you can as soon as you can.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;-If&nbsp;you use a recorder,&nbsp;practice first so&nbsp;you can turn it on and off and turn the tape over. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -If&nbsp;you are not familiar with the island the person came from,&nbsp;study a map of the island to have a mental picture of&nbsp;where the person is talking about.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Try to&nbsp;arrange for another person to go with&nbsp;you for the interview, if possible.
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do what&nbsp;you can as soon as&nbsp;you can.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;-If&nbsp;you use a recorder,&nbsp;practice first so&nbsp;you can turn it on and off and turn the tape over. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -If&nbsp;you are not familiar with the island the person came from,&nbsp;study a map of the island to have a mental picture of&nbsp;where the person is talking about.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -Try to&nbsp;arrange for another person to go with&nbsp;you for the interview, if possible.
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One person can run the recorder and take notes while the other asks questions.