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QUESTIONS FOR A ONE-HOUR INTERVIEW
Copyright 2010 Donald R. Snow
Last updated 18 Mar 2010
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Make sure the
room is quiet, no phone, etc., and that the digital recorder is recording.
[5
minutes] -- INTRODUCTION
- Introduce yourself and interviewee, date, and place of interview.
- What is your name, birth date, name of spouse (if married), names of
children (if applicable)?
[10 minutes] -- PARENTS
- What country did your ancestors come from?
- Do you remember any stories about why your ancestors came to America?
- Tell me about your mother’s family. Can you tell me a story about
your mother?
- Tell me about your father’s family. Can you tell me a story about your
father?
[15 minutes] -- CHILDHOOD
- Tell me about growing up in your family. Where did
you live? Describe your neighborhood. How was it being an only child or
one of eight, etc.? Were your parents strict?
-
Tell me about your brothers and sisters. How
did you get along? What would you do for fun with them?
- What kind of games did you play?
- Do you remember any childhood pranks you took part in?
- Did you have any childhood jobs?
- Tell me about going to school. Where did you go to school? How did you get
there? What did you study? How did they discipline? Do you remember a favorite
teacher? What was your favorite subject?
[15
minutes] -- YOUTH
- Tell me about high school. What activities did
you participate in?
- Who were your friends? What did you do on dates?
- Where did you go on vacations?
- What were your family traditions? What were
your family's favorite meals? Are there any special family recipes?
- What role did religion play during this time of your life?
What about a mission? Is that important to you?
- What do you remember about historical events and
inventions in your lifetime, e.g. tape recorder, computer, cell phones, the
recession?
[5 minutes] -- CAREER
- Describe jobs you have had.
- Tell me about your ideas of what career you would
like to pursue. Why does this appeal to you?
- What are your plans for further education, college, trade school,
etc.?
[10 minutes] -- CHURCH
- How did you join the LDS Church? Were your parents members?
- What church service
has been meaningful to you?
- Would you like to share a spiritual experience?
- Would you bear your testimony?
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Histories page, Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group Home Page , or Don's
Class Listings Page .