Oral History Interview

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Oral History Interview

• Teaching points
• Overview of the project
• Ideas on how to select questions
• Transcription

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Overview

• Benefits to the Travis County area
• The Pflugerville community
• Austin History Center
• You

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Pflugerville Community

• Documentation of the experiences of the people
• Chance to tell the story of the people
• Opportunity for community involvement with the
  History Center

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Austin History Center

• Opportunity to become better acquainted with the
  community members
• Opportunity to gather documentation and make it
  accessible to the community
• Chance to work with Friends of the Pflugerville
  Community Library and Heritage House Museum
  volunteers

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You

• Gain interview skills and experience
• Give to the community
• Meet interesting people
• Increase your knowledge of the community

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The Pre-interview
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The Interview
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The Post Interview

• Index or transcribe the tape
• Return the equipment

• Turn in tape
• Send thank you note

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Conclusion

• Know the goals
• Plan the interview
• Conduct the interview
• Create index/transcript
• Enjoy the experience

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Thank You from the AHCand Have Fun

• Virginia Kniesner 512-974-7436
• Sue Soy 512-974-7388