End-of-year slump

There's been a slump in the past few months where a number of interviews didn't pan out.  I've been working hard at recruiting veterans and have two in line for the next six days - hopefully we get both of them on tape and into the archives.

In the meantime, I'm realizing how quickly the population from World War II is aging - it's really a challenge to find people these days who are cognizant and want to talk about their experiences.  If you're holding off on your interviews, get them on tape now!

Here are some places where I've been recruiting:

• Local nursing homes
• Local retirement centers
• Coffee shop bulletin boards
• Neighborhood mailing lists
• And of course, my awesome support team at the Red Cross (by far the best source)

Where do find your interviews, if you're an oral historian?