Step 4

Interview elder family members for stories and details

Living memory is a record that expires. One good conversation can save you months — here's how to make it count.

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What's inside

Living memory is a record that expires. One good conversation can save you months — here's how to make it count.

What you'll learn:

  • The questions that surface the most useful detail
  • How to ask about places, not just names
  • Capturing and preserving the conversation
  • Turning a story into a searchable lead

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