Why is it important?

By documenting and preserving your family’s stories, future generations get the opportunity to hear, in your own words, who you are, what you think, how you lived, and what your values were. There is no better time than now to collect, document, store and share your family’s precious memories and its unique history.

Oral history

Oral history is a tool for collecting and preserving history. It allows people to tell their stories as they talk, prompted by questions from an interviewer. Creating a good oral history is easy if you understand a few basic principles and apply them as you go.

Photographs

Select photographs that capture the essence of your family members.

Letters & Documents

Handwritten love letters or cards from a family member are just as important to preserve and cherish as their oral history. Like reading a good book, you are allowed a personal view into the lives of those you love.

Heirlooms

These pieces of history tell a story and place events in context. It is crucial to preserve these heirlooms for future generations to connect with their heritage.

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