1. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Oral History Interview n Teaching points n Overview of the project n Ideas on how to select questions n Practice n Assignment & expectations

2. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Overview n Benefits to the Austin community n Our Mexican American community n Austin History Center n You

3. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Mexican American Community n Documentation of the experiences of the people and the Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood n Chance to tell the story of the people n Opportunity for community involvement with the History Center

4. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Austin History Center n Opportunity to become better acquainted with the community members n Opportunity to gather documentation and make it accessible to the community n Chance to work with Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas members

5. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 You n Gain interview skills and experience n Give to the community n Meet interesting people n Increase your knowledge of the community

6. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 The Pre-interview

7. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 The Interview

8. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 The Post Interview n Index or transcribe the tape n Return the equipment n Turn in tape n Send thank you note

9. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Conclusion n Know the goals n Plan the interview n Conduct the interview n Create index/transcript n Return all products n Enjoy the experience

10. Hispanic Women's Network of Texas -- February 2004 Thank You from the AHC and Have Fun Irene Gonzales 512-974-7389 Virginia Kniesner 512-974-7436 Sue Soy 512-974-7388