Oral Histories

A detailed guide of all aspects of an oral history project.

Topics include: 

• Introduction
• Core Principles of the OHA 
• OHA Statement on Ethics 
• Best Practices 
• For Participants in Oral History Interviews 
• Archiving Oral History (Adopted October 2019)
• Guidelines for Social Justice Oral History Work (Adopted 2022)
• Glossary

A visual list of  “8 Steps” outlining eight main benchmarks to conducting an oral history project, including basic groundwork, interview preparation, background research, and working to ensure community access to oral history resources.

8 Steps to Oral Histories Site

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A guide of Oral History Resources focusing on the following topics:

• The Heart of Oral History: How to Interview
• Introduction to Oral History Manual
• Organizing Oral History Projects
• Remote Interviewing Webinar
• Transcribing Style Guide