Discover the surprising connections between oral history and Dungeons & Dragons in this unique hybrid event. Begin with a short roundtable discussion open to all attendees exploring how storytelling, active listening, collaboration, and asking thoughtful questions are central to both oral history and tabletop role-playing games. Then, participants who register for the game session can join one […]
Join us Ask an Oral Historian: Fundraising for Oral History on Thursday, September 24th at 3 pm EST as we turn our attention to funding the work that makes oral history possible. Invited speaker Kate Garrett joins the conversation to unpack the current philanthropic landscape for oral history projects, from shrinking grant pools to shifting […]
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, University of Florida The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP) at the University of Florida seeks an Oral History Archivist to lead the stewardship, access, and long-term care of its nationally significant oral history collection. SPOHP stewards more than 10,000 oral history interviews and sound recordings in physical and digital […]
September 10, 202612-1:30 pm CDTon Zoom Register HERE. Collecting and managing oral history resources created by women and LGBTQ communities can pose unique challenges for curators and archivists. Serious custodianship of these materials requires an evaluation of risk within an ethical framework where archival empathy, of necessity for the safety of the participants, including the […]
Expand your skills in oral history with Baylor University Institute for Oral History’s online workshop, “Getting Started with Oral History.” This two-session, interactive event will be held on September 2 & 9, 2026 (10 AM – 1 PM CDT). Gain hands-on knowledge from our experienced faculty and get the tools you need to conduct your […]
A Reflection by OHR Editorial Board Member Lauren Kata and OHA Council Member Fanny García OHA members Fanny Garcia, Natalie Milbrodt, and Lauren Kata met up at this year’s OHS Festival in Nottingham, England. Traditional oral history conferences are foundational to our field. They are essential spaces where research is shared, members network, and meaningful, […]