By Jean Marie "Wilcox" & L. A. "Butch" Hibben on Wednesday, 08 January 2014
Category: Motivational

PERSONAL HISTORY INTERVIEW PROMPTS

PERSONAL HISTORY INTERVIEW PROMPTS

 

LIVING LEGACY PROJECT

 

Prepared by

L. A. (Butch) Hibben, CLA

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GENERATIONS

CHILDHOOD

 

ADULT LIFE


FAMILY STORIES

 

LOVE STORIES


PHOTO MEMORIES

 

Select a dozen photographs that are important to you and tell the stories they bring to mind.

WISDOM STORIES

 


MEDICAL HISTORY

BUSINESS, CAREER, & FINANCE

This part of life is one that everyone has opinions on. Whether you own your own business, worked with or for someone else, or just had to pay the bills, you have stories to tell. The ones who will follow your trail need to know how you dealt with these issues, for better or worse. Answering these questions can help your descendants make wise decisions.

 

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Spiritual life has a different definition for everyone. For some it may mean participating in organized religions; for others it may mean communing with nature. It’s a very personal part of life and can provide important insight about you to those who hear your stories.


VETERAN’S HISTORY

The following questions are based on the Veteran’s History Project Sample Interview Questions. Some questions may not apply to every veteran. The more you can find out about a veteran before an interview the more successful the interview will be.

If you are the interviewer, it would be helpful for you to read up on any conflicts that the veteran participated in and to look at maps of the areas where he or she was stationed.

Jogging the Memory:

Experiences:

Higher ranks may be asked about battle planning. Those who sustained injuries may be asked about the circumstances.

Life in the Service:

After Service (appropriateness of questions will vary if the veteran had a military career.):

Later Years and Closing:

If you are the interviewer:

Thank the veteran for sharing his or her recollections and for their service. Let the veteran know that, by signing a release form, his or her story can be archived with others in the Library of Congress and made available for future generations. Release forms that must be signed by the veteran and the interviewer are available from the Veterans History Project website at


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