Personal Oral History | HistoryandTea

Personal Oral History: Conversation You Can Keep

You and your loved ones have important stories

Let me help you collect and preserve them!

Step 1: Pre-Conversation

First we'll have an initial discussion in person or on the phone to decide details and get to know each other. Then you'll provide me with a personal "artifact box.' I will use these to get to know you (or your loved one) and develop conversation starters. I will also spend some time conducting background research so that I am better prepared for our conversation.

Step 2: Conversation

The Process

Next, we arrange your conversations! We'll meet and go through the artifacts box, with me prompting and asking questions to keep the memories coming!

Step 3: Post-Conversation

This is where I work with your audio and images of artifacts if you choose to include them. You sit back and relax! Let me do all the work.

Services

Individual Conversation

This is the base service to start with for up to 3 people. This works well for individuals, couples, friends, or yourself. Use it alone or with extras.

Personalized e-card and welcome letter for recipient to get the process started
Initial consultation to decide what options are best for you
Pre-conversation study of artifact box & question development
1 hour recorded conversation with Molly and up to 3 people.
Editing of audio for quality and continuity
Digital audio file and transcript (mp3 and word or google document)
Pricing starts at $600

Group Conversation

Family or high school reunion? Grandkids home for the holidays? Wedding or birthday? This is also a great way to honor someone during a funeral or life celebration.

Personalized e-card and welcome letter for recipients to get the process started
Initial consultation to decide what options are best for you
Pre-conversation study of artifact box & question development
Conversation Station operating for up to 4 hours
Editing of audio for quality and continuity
Digital audio file and transcript (mp3 and word or google document)
Pricing starts at $1800

Simple Conversation

Want something simple and quick? Use it alone or with extras. During this conversation, and we will discuss the items in your artifact box "on the fly." You will get the edited audio file. Start to finish, this process takes only about a week!

Initial consultation
1 hour recorded conversation with Molly and up to 3 people.
Editing of audio for quality and continuity
Digital audio file (mp3)
Pricing starts at $300

Extras

Add a little something special!

Historical Research*
- Add details and background to the transcript of the conversation
Personalized Print Items:
- Choose Photobook, Wall Calendar, or set of Greeting Cards**
  - Designed using images of artifacts & selections from conversations***
  - Artifact photography, editing & design
  - Printing & shipping
Pricing starts at $60/hour

*I am an historian, but I am not a genealogist. For genealogical research, I can help you find someone who can meet your needs.

**All design and printing is done through canva.com

***I can take digital images of you or artifacts at the time of the conversation. However, I am not a professional photographer. I can help you find a photographer if you would like more complete photographic services.

Get in Touch

Based in Asheville, NC

Travel included under 50 miles

historytea1@gmail.com

Tell me a bit about yourself and what kind of project you are hoping for and I'll be in touch!