Oral History Interview Checklist (Printable)

5 min readHow-To

Use this checklist to plan a smooth oral history interview.

Before the interview

  • Choose a quiet space
  • Prepare 5-10 core questions
  • Test your microphone

During the interview

  • Ask open-ended questions
  • Pause for details
  • Capture names and dates

After the interview

  • Save and label the recording
  • Generate a transcript
  • Share with family

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