As several people have mentioned, there are apps available, but if you're concerned about reception or anything, the last place I worked we did a phone oral history, and bought a small piece of tech ($15-$20?) that provided a microphone output to computer. We recorded it as a "microphone" input on a desktop computer. That way we had landline-->landline (and the older lady whom we we're interviewing didn't need to figure out Skype or anything).
There are many oral history project resources out there for a legal release, it somewhat depends on what you're planning with it (preservation compared to research compared to use in multimedia projects etc.) I'd recommend finding one and then tailoring it to your needs a touch.
With the phone call itself, it's best to start the call, tell the person you're going to start recording, then begin recording and state all the relevant information at the start of the interview (This oral history is being recorded on X day at Y time with Z person by W staff). It's always best to get the "this is being recorded" on the recording as several states have laws about recording phone calls.
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Drew Whatley
Museum Educator
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2020 10:53 AM
From: Bonita Risley
Subject: Oral Histories by telephone
Does anyone have any insights into taking oral histories over the telephone - how to record, legal release forms, etc.
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Bonita Risley
Avalon Free Public Library History Center
Avalon NJ
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