Asking them to identify people or places in old photos, for example, can be a catalyst for stories and leads.
Even if you’ve heard family facts—and legends— your entire life, really taking the time to interview your elders armed with a digital recorder and specific questions will refresh your memory and reveal new details. Plus, if you treasure hunt first and interview second, you will have artifacts to talk about with your relatives. Asking them to identify people or places in old photos, for example, can be a catalyst for stories and leads.