How to Participate in the Project

• 1). Visit the VHP or familiarize yourself by going to the Library of Congress website.
  
  
• 2). Download the VHP Field Kit, which contains the essential information for participation. You can also request the printed field kit by phone at 202-707-4916 or by email at vohp@loc.gov. The field kit guides you step-by-step through the process, including information on what the VHP collects, the items they can and cannot accept, how to prepare for the interview, the equipment you will need, how to conduct the interview, how and where to send your donation, what happens to your donation and the required forms. The field kit provides helpful advice for first-time interviewers and has a suggested outline for the interview.
  
  
• 3). Research your subject. If you plan to interview a veteran or civilian wartime participant, talk with them about what to record. Collect research materials. Read about their particular war, battles, aircraft or other relevant information.
  
  
• 4). Interview the veteran or civilian worker. Make copies for the person interviewed and for yourself.
  
  
• 5). Make copies of materials you plan to send, for example, letters, maps, and diaries.
  
  
• 6). Fill out the forms in the Field Kit. This includes the required Biographical Data Form, Veteran's Release Form, Interviewer's Release Form, and Audio and Video Recording Log. If appropriate, also complete the Photograph Log and Manuscript Data Sheet.
  
  
• 7). Register with the VHP. It is not mandatory to register with the VHP, but registering helps to speed up the processing of your donation.
  
  
• 8). Send to:
  
  Veterans History Project
  
  Library of Congress
  
  101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
  
  Washington, DC 20540