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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGENERAL Oral History Interview Questions PROJECT HOLD Oral History Interview Questions 1. Biography Background a. When and where were you born? b. When did you move to College Station? OR What brought you to College Station? i. What years did you live here? c. Where did you go to school (e.g., primary, secondary, college)? i. Share some memorable school memories. ii. Who were your friends growing up? d. What sort of job(s) did you do in College Station? 2. Family History a. Describe your family home (physical characteristics and home life) i. Did you have neighbors? b. What did your parents do career-wise? c. Do you have siblings? i. What did you and your siblings do for fun? d. Did you marry and/or have children? i. If so, did you get married in College Station? ii. If so, were your children raised in College Station? 1. How did their experience growing up in College Station compare to yours? 3. Living in College Station a. How would you describe the relationship between College Station & Bryan? b. How would you describe the relationship between College Station & Texas A&M University? c. How would you describe the relationship between College Station & Brazos County? d. What challenges did the city/yourself face while living here? e. What were some of the big changes that occurred in the city while you live here? f. What were some of the developments, large or small, carried out by the city that you remember? g. What were the gender dynamics like during your youth and/or adulthood? h. What businesses did you frequent? i. Where did you shop? (e.g., groceries, clothing/shoes, school supplies, toys, furniture) ii. What was the clothing/fashion style of College Station when you were living here? i. How has city growth affected you? How has growth in the number of students at Texas A&M affected you? j. What was the most memorable event you saw/attended in the city? OR What was your most memorable experience in College Station? k. What were ‘slang’ terms used that were unique to citizens of College Station? l. What national events do you remember most and how did you, the city and other citizens of College Station react? m. How is College Station today different from the city when you were younger? n. Can you tell something interesting about each decade you live here? 4. Texas A&M Culture a. How did the campus culture impact you and the city around you? b. Where did you go most often on campus? c. Were you friends with or acquainted with any students or faculty? d. Did you go to any Aggie Football games? Did you attend a bonfire(s)? i. What was “game day wear” then? ii. Did students and fans “tail-gate”? iii. How does game-day weekend in College Station then compare to today? e. How did having a university next-door impact your education in College Station? 5. Other a. Is there anything you would like to discuss that we have not yet covered? b. How did you acquire the items you are donating? (If applicable) Thank you for your time and contribution to Project HOLD and preserving the City of College Station’s heritage.