| Oral history interviews investigate interactions, relationships,
dynamics, and contexts. Oral historians gather the histories, recollections,
and knowledge of a broad range of people, often allowing those underrepresented
in written history, to contribute to current and future generations'
knowledge of places, events, and culture.
Among the challenges inherent in gathering oral histories and interpreting
them are the need to build trust and rapport, balance multiple perspectives,
manage personal bias, and maintain the ethics of the research partnership.
The following guide is designed to illuminate the process of planning
and gathering oral history and to offer considerations for those inherent
challenges.
Planning a Project
Selecting Equipment
Conducting an Interview
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