One technique I have seen is to set the interview in the home or work place  
of the individual and then bring a similar kind of artifact the person would  
have had in their life experience. The interviewer holds the item casually and 
 eventually asks the person if this item is similar to ones they used? This  
usually evokes lots of memories, especially if they examine it closely and 
spark  some memories that might not come out otherwise. Another technique is to 
pass  them photos and ask questions around the image. This is less intimidating 
that a  tape recorder and a notepad.
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
 
 



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