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Capturing Memories: How to record family histories

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April 15, 2020

Creator’s Talk focuses on the basic techniques for interviewing family members and recording oral histories.

Wed, April 15, 2020

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

About this Event

We’ll discuss how to ask leading questions, how to make your interview subject feel at ease and how to keep an interview on track. It will include excerpts from previously recorded oral histories, along with examples of how to edit and prepare your recordings for sharing.

Please note the link for this online workshop will be sent to the email you provide at registration. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capturing-memories-tickets-102174598976

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