We also contacted people who lived in Harpswell when they were young, to find out what life was like back then. We were interested in many aspects of their lives, so we made up of a series of questions to ask them. Students interviewed their “History Helper” and these interviews were videotaped. Students from Bowdoin College working on a unit of instruction came in and taught us how to watch the videotapes, take notes, and write a report. Some students took their videotapes home and parents helped with the transcription process. We learned a lot from our “History Helpers,” this book is a result of all our hard work.