Oral Histories
Oral Histories
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Oral histories capture personal memories and community stories through recorded interviews, preserving voices that bring the past to life. This collection offers tools, guides, and templates to help you plan, conduct, and care for oral history projects. Whether you’re new to the process or expanding existing work, explore practical resources on interviewing, ethics, and preservation to ensure these stories endure.
Oral History Organizations
Oral History Organizations
How to do Oral Histories Guides
How to do Oral Histories Guides
The Wyoming Oral History Toolkit was designed for small and rural libraries and cultural heritage organizations that want to capture stories from members of their community without the expense of buying and maintaining equipment. The oral history toolkits include a digital recorder, 2 microphones, tripod with carrying case, SD card reader, guidebooks for conducting oral histories, and examples of release forms. They can be loaned to organizations for up to three months.
Videos & Webinars
Videos & Webinars
What is Oral History?
Video by the Oral History Centre
Oral History at Home: Five Easy Steps
Video by the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Conducting an Oral History Interview
Video by the York Region District
School Board Museums & Archives
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