If you were talking to a 101-year-old person, what would you want to know? [more inside]
posted by naturalog on Dec 16, 2011 - 21 answers

What are the best oral histories to read? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jun 27, 2011 - 18 answers

Can you recommend a website that is useful for storing oral history recordings? [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Mar 13, 2010 - 3 answers

My grandmother's first language is nearly extinct. I'd like to record an interview with her for archival purposes; how should I go about it? [more inside]
posted by decagon on Feb 26, 2010 - 22 answers

How much time should I set aside to interview my parents for an oral history project? How many topics should I expect to cover? And who can I get to transcribe the video later? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I just got a video camera, and the first project I would like to do is a family history. I'm going to see my parents this weekend (76 and 80 y.o.). What are some creative and interesting questions to ask to get them started talking? [more inside]
posted by extrabox on Apr 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Can anyone give me any advice on finding and hiring a professional to interview an elderly family member, to preserve family oral history? (located in upstate NY)
posted by chr1sb0y on Jul 12, 2007 - 13 answers