The letter written below this one is from God knows how long ago. Thank you ALL for your patience. My word stands true that I will transcribe the interview with Grandma. I haven't forgotten.
I love you all,
Chessa
Dear Callaghan Clan,
Eileen P. reached out to our family about recording Grandma's oral history. The reason Eileen mentioned me is because it has been a dream of mine to visit Grandma and interview her about our family's history: her upbringing, Grandpa's and yours. Family history, the varying perspectives of a story and the concept of home are the springs for my inspiration, as is I'm sure, the same for all of you. There is nothing better than a good story and the Callaghans have hundreds.
I will be visiting NJ and interviewing Grandma sometime between May 16-22, 2013. I will use a small video camera as well as a hand-held recorder. When the interview is over, I will transcribe it and will provide everyone a tangible copy of the video, audio and text files.
The whole point of Asking Eileen is to revitalize the sanctity of family, memory & history.
Please participate by asking questions in the form below and by visiting the Tumblr site (http://askingeileen.tumblr.com) , as shown in the middle column (also below).
*I conducted interviews for a living by asking the spouses of illegal immigrants personal questions about family history. I have transcribed oral histories for photographer Jon Lowenstein and author Bayo Ojikutu.*
