The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage - Interviewing Guide-We hope that the Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide inspires you to turn to members of your own family and community as key sources of history, culture, and tradition. But where does one start? This booklet presents some guidelines Smithsonian folklorists have developed over the years for collecting folklife and oral history from family and community members.