Family Historian Questionnaires

From Sellars Family Encyclopedia

The Family Historian Questionnaires are tailored lists of questions designed to elicit missing information from key family members to expand the Sellars Family Encyclopedia.

Donna Sellars Questionnaire

Donna is the primary keeper of the family archives and the greatest source of historical information.

  • Childhood: What are your earliest memories of living at 6446 Ridgemont Dr? Who were your closest neighborhood friends?
  • Heritage: Can you provide the names of your mother Annette's parents (your grandparents) and any stories about their immigration from Italy to Chicago?
  • Heritage: Do you know the names of Annette's other siblings besides Frank Coglianese?
  • Career: What was your specific job role at Southern Life when you met Keith?
  • Relocation: What year did the family move from 5738 Valley Mills to 302 Larchbrook?
  • Artifacts: Are there any specific documents or photos from the "Southern Life" era that we should prioritize digitizing?

Keith Sellars Questionnaire

  • Military: What was the name of the submarine you served on in the U.S. Navy?
  • Military: Do you have any specific stories from your deployment during World War II?
  • Career: What was your specific job role at Southern Life when you met Donna?
  • Athletics: What are some of your favorite memories of playing golf at the Dallas Athletic Club during Eric and Carrie's childhood?

Carrie Sellars Questionnaire

  • Career: Which specific high school drill teams or dance teams have you choreographed routines for?
  • Career: Do you have any favorite memories or major awards from your years as a trainer at Class Studios?
  • Childhood: What is your favorite memory of the family Christmases at 2800 Live Oak Dr?