Did you ever record your family & friends using a cassette recorder and a camcorder? I did.
Oh my goodness, those recorders & cameras were so big & heavy.
You can download several apps to your mobile device for quick & easy use.
Rev - Available for iOS and Android, This free app will record, download & import audio recordings. You may continue to record while using other apps & trim unwanted audio. This app also allows you to share your files. https://www.rev.com/apps-and-tools/voice-recorder
Smart Recorder - Available for Android only. This free app is designed by SmartMob for long, high-quality recordings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrwq.recorder
TapeACall - This subscription-based site offers a free trial. You may record both incoming & outgoing calls. https://www.tapeacall.com/
Voice Memos - this free app is for iOS only. This app comes preloaded on iPhones, iPads & Apple Watches. Your files can sync across devices for easy sharing.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-memos/id1069512134
Voice Recorder - This free app is for Android devices only. While the app is free, there are ads. You may share your records by using email or Dropbox with this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.media.bestrecorder.audiorecorder
I remember when we visited my grandparents, my mom would write down information on family members on anything she could get her hands on. Brown paper bags were used many times.
Many say the art of interviewing is old & outdated. I disagree! If you could read the older newspapers of Jones County, you would discover a wealth of information. The newspapers were full of very useful tidbits.
I have access to the Jones County Newspapers that date as far back as January 1905. Granted, I do not have a copy of every newspaper issued, & some of the microfilmed copies are hard to read, but we do have them.
The stories of Jones County, & surrounding areas are amazing. For instance, The Laurel Ledger, Laurel, Jones County Miss., Saturday, June 10, 1905, has an obituary of Cornelius McDevitt, a 67-year-old Confederate Veteran. It has a very nice history of Mr. McDevitt and details of his death. There is also a listing of businesses in Laurel that agreed to close their doors at six o'clock p.m. every day except Saturday until further notice.
Some of the society news could also lead you to find information on your ancestors. This interview was done by a reporter of people who wanted to share information. There are details of families leaving for vacations, engagement parties, dances, birth announcements & even club meetings.
Visit the genealogy library to view these newspapers & much, much more.