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Writing family history: Track 1

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07 Jul
2009


This album contains extracts from interviews with a wide range of people talking about family history. Some history is recalled in oral form, some in photographic and some in written form, as biographical or autobiographical evidence. Many aspects of this approach to writing are discussed in illuminating and perceptive depth, giving wide-ranging yet informative coverage of the topic. This material forms part of the course A173 Start writing family history.

Track 1: Writing family history

A short introduction to this album.


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Tracks in this podcast:

Track  TitleDescription
1Writing family history  A short introduction to this album. Read more Writing family history
2Working with childhood  Childhood is a crucial aspect of the biographer’s art, but context, bias and interpretation can often hinder the writer. These interviews discuss ways of avoiding common problems. Read more Working with childhood
3Approaching the writing process  What is the best way to start writing a family history? This discussion highlights working methods and practices, offering advice on drafting, sources and note-taking. Read more Approaching the writing process
4Writing autobiography  Three famous biographers, Ex-Speaker Betty Boothroyd, broadcaster Peter White and writer Martin Amis all discuss their experiences writing autobiographies. Read more Writing autobiography
5Interviewing for source material  When writing on a topic with little research, interviewing witnesses and relatives becomes paramount. Many pitfalls await interviewers, as well as the pleasure of getting it right. Read more Interviewing for source material
6William Taylor interview: part one  To demonstrate interviewing technique and responses, this track makes use of an interview with William Taylor, born in 1919. Read more William Taylor interview: part one
7William Taylor interview: part two  In the second part of his interview, William Taylor recalls the various changes in his home life, marriage, jobs and parenthood. Read more William Taylor interview: part two


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