Interviewing Experts via the Internet

I've been working with my students on their National History Day projects and I've asked them to complete at least one interview with a historical expert or a person who is considered a primary source on their topic.  At first I thought this would be difficult for them, but due to the internet, the ability to email and talk to an expert has become a pretty simple task!  I told the kids to search for a museum or foundation that relates to their topic.  Almost all websites have a tab called " contact us" which will have as many as 4-5 peoples email and phone contact info.  For example, Maggie is doing her project on Malcolm X and she googled the Malcolm X foundation and sure enough their was just such an organization in Omaha Nebraska of all places!  Another student, McKenna, is researching the history of stem cell research and searched for a foundation that she found right here in Madison WI.  She has already received a return email and will be doing a phone interview next week!  What a great way for students to do authentic research!