We like to enhance our oral histories by taking original portraits of the participant(s), or high definition video. We can scan your personal photographs and other memorabilia and incorporate them into your record.

All oral histories are high fidelity digital recordings: you may choose only a recording, or add a simple transcription, or a more creative narrative. You will be presented with either a DVD (digital disc) only, or a DVD and a hard-copy record on archival paper that includes images.

See an interview guide from the Smithsonian to prepare yourself for story telling:

http://www.folklife.si.edu/explore/Resources/InterviewGuide/InterviewGuide_home.html

Costs (add $35/hour for transcription, or $55/hour for a narrative):

Simple Package: Audio recording only, 1/2 hour interview: $30.00

Basic Package: 1 hours interview and 1-2 portraits: $75.00

Deluxe Package: 2 hours interview; 1-2 portraits; 1-2 hours scanning: $200.00

Super Package: 3-4 hour interview; 3-4 portraits; 3-4 hours scanning: $400.00

ULTRA DELUX PACKAGE Oral History Package—Text, Digital File, Photographs & Bounded BOOK Package = standard plus +15% for binding costs.