You’ve Read the Guide. Now Build the Legacy.
The OHP Starter Kit gives you a clear, structured system to record and preserve your family’s stories — step by step.
Structured planning framework
Ready-to-use interview prompts
Equipment & recording guide
Transcription & editing roadmap
Built using professional oral history methodology
Why Most Families Never Record Their Stories
It’s not a lack of care. It’s not a lack of love. It’s a lack of structure.
Without a clear plan, even the best intentions get postponed — again and again.
They don’t know what to ask
They don’t know what to ask
They think they need more time
They overthink how to organize everything
They wait for the “right moment”
Most families don’t fail because they don’t care.
They stall because they don’t have a roadmap.
That sets up your product perfectly.
The Missing Piece Isn’t Motivation. It’s Structure.
The OHP Starter Kit gives you a clear, step-by-step framework so you can move from intention to action — without guesswork, overwhelm, or unnecessary complexity.
What’s Inside the OHP Starter Kit
Built on professional oral history methodology.
Everything you need to plan, conduct, and preserve a meaningful oral history interview - organized into a clear, step-by-step system.
Core Toolkit Includes:
✔ Project Planning & Scoping Workbook (PDF)
Define your goals and create a clear roadmap.
✔ Customizable Informed Consent Form (Word Template)
The essential ethical document for any oral history project.
✔ The Essential Interview Checklist (PDF)
A step-by-step guide for before, during, and after your interview.
✔ Guide to Affordable & Effective Recording Equipment (PDF)
Clear recommendations for quality recording at any budget.
✔ Deed of Gift Template (DOC)
A formal agreement transferring ownership of the completed interview project.
✔ 10 Golden Questions (PDF)
Proven prompts to help you begin crafting your questionnaire.
✔ Oral History Transcription Template (Word Template)
Professional formatting to accurately and efficiently transcribe interviews.
🎁 Bonus Materials Included:
✔ The Interview Success Planner (DOC)
A pre-interview worksheet to gather key narrator information and guide your research.
✔ The Storykeeper’s Log (DOC)
A post-interview field notes template to capture themes and insights beyond the audio.
The Complete Oral History Toolkit — Individually Valued At
If purchased separately, these professional resources would cost:
Project Planning & Scoping Workbook — $49
Customizable Informed Consent Form — $29
Interview Checklist — $19
Recording Equipment Guide — $29
Deed of Gift Template — $19
10 Golden Questions — $17
Transcription Template — $39
BONUSES:
Interview Success Planner — $29
Storykeeper’s Log — $29
Total Value: $259
Today: $67
Created by a professional oral historian.
Instant digital access after purchase.