The American Indian Oral History Manual

The American Indian Oral History Manual
Author: Charles E. Trimble
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315419246

Oral history is a widespread and well-developed research method in many fields—but the conduct of oral histories of and by American Indian peoples has unique issues and concerns that are too rarely addressed. This essential guide begins by differentiating between the practice of oral history and the ancient oral traditions of Indian cultures, detailing ethical and legal parameters, and addressing the different motivations for and uses of oral histories in tribal, community, and academic settings. Within that crucial context, the authors provide a practical, step-by-step guide to project planning, equipment and budgets, and the conduct and processing of interviews, followed by a set of examples from a variety of successful projects, key forms ready for duplication, and the Oral History Association Evaluation Guidelines. This manual is the go-to text for everyone involved with oral history related to American Indians.

Indigenous Oral History Manual

Indigenous Oral History Manual
Author: Winona Wheeler
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000936244

Using examples from Indigenous community oral history projects throughout Canada and the United States, this new edition is informed by best practices to show how oral history can be done in different contexts. The Indigenous Oral History Manual: Canada and the United States, the expanded second edition of The American Indian Oral History Manual (2008), contains information about selected Indigenous oral histories, legal and ethical issues, project planning considerations, choosing recording equipment and budgeting, planning and carrying out interviews in various settings, stewardship of project materials, and ways Indigenous communities use oral histories. A centerpiece of the book is a collection of oral history project profiles from Canada and the United States that illustrate the range of possibilities that people interested in Indigenous oral history might pursue. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement and adhering to appropriate local protocols and ethical standards, inviting readers to understand that oral history work can take various forms with people whose cultural heritage has always relied on oral transmission of knowledge. The book is ideal for students, scholars, and Indigenous communities who seek to engage ethically with tribal and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in oral history work that meets community needs.

Practicing Oral History in Historical Organizations

Practicing Oral History in Historical Organizations
Author: Barbara W Sommer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2016-06-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315422190

It has been half a century since the last book that addressed how historical societies can utilize oral history. In this brief, practical guide, internationally known oral historian Barbara W. Sommer applies the best practices of contemporary oral historians to the projects that historical organizations of all sizes and sorts might develop. The book -covers project personnel options, funding options, legal and ethical issues, interviewing techniques, and cataloging guidelines;-identifies helpful steps for historical societies when developing and doing oral history projects;-includes a dozen model case studies;-provides additional resources, templates, forms, and bibliography for the reader.

The Oral History Manual

The Oral History Manual
Author: Barbara W. Sommer
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2009-05-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 0759118051

The Oral History Manual grounds oral historians in the practice of oral history, taking the reader through the entire process, from the idea for a project through the completed, archived interviews.

The American Indian Oral History Manual

The American Indian Oral History Manual
Author: Charles E. Trimble
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315419238

Oral history is a widespread and well-developed research method in many fields—but the conduct of oral histories of and by American Indian peoples has unique issues and concerns that are too rarely addressed. This essential guide begins by differentiating between the practice of oral history and the ancient oral traditions of Indian cultures, detailing ethical and legal parameters, and addressing the different motivations for and uses of oral histories in tribal, community, and academic settings. Within that crucial context, the authors provide a practical, step-by-step guide to project planning, equipment and budgets, and the conduct and processing of interviews, followed by a set of examples from a variety of successful projects, key forms ready for duplication, and the Oral History Association Evaluation Guidelines. This manual is the go-to text for everyone involved with oral history related to American Indians.

Oral History for the Local Historical Society

Oral History for the Local Historical Society
Author: Willa K. Baum
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780761991335

A practical step-by-step guide for gathering history from the people who've experienced it. Oral History for the Local Historical Society, a classic in the field for three decades, tells you how to start an oral history program in your community, how to select the right equipment, and how to interview people whose memories are a living connection to the past. Baum goes on to demonstrate what you do when the interviews are collected, instructing you how to transcribe and index them, store them, and make them available to the public for research. Oral History for the Local Historical Society is an invaluable tool for anyone who has ever wanted to capture the story of the past in his or her local community.

Introduction to Community Oral History

Introduction to Community Oral History
Author: Mary Kay Quinlan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-06-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1315426048

The first book of the five-volume Community Oral History Toolkit introduces the field of oral history, sets the stage for an oral history project and offers a theoretical basis for the practical steps outlined in the remaining volumes.

Oral History, Community, and Work in the American West

Oral History, Community, and Work in the American West
Author: Jessie L. Embry
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 0816530173

"The essays in this volume are case studies of the importance of oral history in understanding community and work in the American West"--Provided by publisher.

Catching Stories

Catching Stories
Author: Donna M. DeBlasio
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2009-05-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0804040400

In neighborhoods, schools, community centers, and workplaces, people are using oral history to capture and collect the kinds of stories that the history books and the media tend to overlook: stories of personal struggle and hope, of war and peace, of family and friends, of beliefs, traditions, and values—the stories of our lives. Catching Stories: A Practical Guide to Oral History is a clear and comprehensive introduction for those with little or no experience in planning or undertaking oral history projects. Opening with the key question, “Why do oral history?” the guide outlines the stages of a project from idea to final product—planning and research, the interviewing process, basic technical principles, and audio and video recording techniques. The guide covers interview transcribing, ethical and legal issues, archiving, funding sources, and sharing oral history with audiences. Intended for teachers, students, librarians, local historians, and volunteers as well as individuals, Catching Stories is the place to start for anyone who wants to document the memories and collect the stories of community or family.