Start with provenance
Identify who conducted the interview, when it was published, what formats accompanied it and whether the page was revised. A screenshot without a URL or timestamp is a clue, not a complete record.
Preserve structure before content
Restoring established paths, section indexes and descriptive metadata makes an archive navigable. It does not require copying text whose rights or accuracy are unclear.
Label every reconstruction
Readers should immediately know whether they are seeing an original capture, a licensed republication, a summary based on cited evidence or a modern contextual page. Silence invites confusion.
Never fill gaps with plausible dialogue
An interview transcript is not the place for creative reconstruction. When the record is missing, say so plainly and point readers toward verifiable sources.