CALL FOR PAPERS Conflict Oral History: Ukraine, Palestine…& Elsewhere While the focus on current events in the oral history field remains controversial, (contemporary) crisis oral history continues to grow. However, violent contemporary crises—from invasions and wars to the plight of refugees—often reflect decades if not centuries’-old conflicts and are therefore also historical. How can oral […]

CALL FOR PAPERS Oral History in Practice: Applied Oral History, Survey Articles, From the Archives  The Editors of the Oral History Review invite prospective authors to submit articles on oral history practice based on our recently expanded Mission Statement for consideration in issues beginning in 2027. In particular, we seek research-based articles focusing on state-of-the […]

The Editors of the Oral History Review invite prospective authors to consider themes around oral history, climate change, and the environment for publication beginning in 2027. Broadly speaking, these themes include but are not limited to oral history and— Some ideas & questions to consider regarding the climate crisis: For reference, see recent OHR articles […]

William & Mary Libraries seeks a Head of Public History to advance research, engagement, and storytelling centered on the university’s complex past and its relationship with surrounding communities. The Head of Public History will lead the Lemon Project and Bray School Lab to connect legacy projects about William & Mary’s history, including African American life, […]

In her spring 2026 OHR article, “Documenting a Movement Ecosystem: Picture the Homeless, a Participatory Oral History Research Case Study,” Lynn Lewis discusses the relationships between participatory action research (PAR), community organizing, and oral history. In her Author Interview with OHR Editor Holly Werner-Thomas, she elaborates on the necessarily experimental nature of PAR and why it felt urgent […]

Interested in hosting an event, caucus/committee business meeting, meetup, or networking session at the OHA annual conference? Submit your request to the submission form now! Space is limited, and event approval is at the discretion of OHA’s program committee and executive office. Learn more about this year’s conference theme here. Please email questions to oha@oralhistory.org.