I’m interview Grandma to put together and oral history for that side of the family. There is one recording so far and I’m still learning the technology. Below are some sample questions I got off a website. If anyone else has some specific questions just email them or post a comment on this article.
What is your full name and why did your parents choose it?
Do you have a nickname – how did you get it?
Tell me about your family – grandparents, parents, siblings.
Describe your earliest memory.
Who was the first boy/girl you ever kissed? dated? loved?
How was your childhood different from childrens’ lives today?
Where did you go to school? (K-college?) Did you excel in any particular area?
When did you leave home, under what circumstances and where did you go?
Are you or a family member famous or well known for anything in particular?
Do you remember where you were when Pearl Harbor was bombed? Kennedy was shot? The Challenger exploded? 9/11 happened?
What was your greatest adventure?
What is your greatest regret?
What would you say was the defining moment of your life?
How would you like to be remembered?
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