How to record your own family's oral history

Many families meet at Thanksgiving to share food and share stories. What is the best way to preserve those stories for future generations?

Guests

• Sasha Aslanian: Senior producer for American RadioWorks, the documentary unit of American Public Media.
• Jim Fogerty: Head of documentary programs for the Minnesota Historical Society.

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Resources

• American RadioWorks
• Minnesota Historical Society
• More recording tips from Transom.org