Prior to Interview

• Project title
• Interviewer
• Interviewee
• Address
• Phone
• Interview logistics
• Place
• Date and Time
• Interview arrangements confirmed

Equipment Readiness

• Recorder in working condition
• Microphone in working condition
• Extension in working condition
• Tapes in sufficient quantity
• Pad with pencil or pen
• Labels, self-adhesive

Research

• Documents including press clippings
• Photographs
• Articles and other works
• Friends
• Awards

On the Day of the Interview

• Test all components of equipment.
• Check room for quietness and comfort (temperature, etc.).
• Check for possible interruptions (telephone, visitors).
• Make sure the seating arrangement and mike position are comfortable.
• Plan break at 30 or 45 minutes depending on tape length.
• Label each tape immediately upon completion showing name of interviewee, interviewer, and date.
• Be sure the release form is signed and dated.

After the Interview

Send completed tapes, research material, and consent form to the ASME History and Heritage, c/o ASME Public Information, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.  Please confirm receipt.

Thank the recipient, provide copies of the tapes and transcripts, if possible.