The Oral History Association is the membership organization for people committed to the value of oral history.

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Oral History Society Provides OHA with Letter of Support
On June 6th during the opening remarks of the Oral History Society’s 2025 Annual Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, OHS Chair John Gabriel presented to OHA Associate Director Steven Sielaff a…
Lunch & Learn: Oral History as a Teaching Tool
Join our virtual roundtable conversation on teaching oral history! Get practical advice from teachers who have experimented with bringing oral history into their classrooms. We’ll discuss a range of options,…
Oral History & The Law Webinar Series Kickoff: Oral History & IRB Review
✰ Oral History & IRB Review | Oral History & The Law Webinar #1 ✰Tuesday, June 243 – 4:30 pm ESTon Zoom As a follow-up to the popular session from…
Now Open: Scholarships for Attending the 2025 Annual Meeting!
Whether you’re presenting, not presenting, or from outside the U.S., you can request funding from the OHA to help offset the cost of attending the 2025 Annual Meeting in Atlanta,…
Fill Out Our Survey: Gathering Perspectives on IRBs!
The Oral History Association is updating its guidance on Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the ways in which their operation relates to the research of oral historians. Please share your…
OHR Extra! Posts Highlight Oral History and Disability
To supplement this spring’s issue of the Oral History Review, which features a Special Section on Oral History and Disability, we present in Extra! two project-based posts, and an author interview. The Author…
Featured ORAL HISTORY Resources
The Oral History Association offers a rich variety of publications, guidelines, toolkits, and resources for those interested in every facet of oral history.
GET INVOLVED
The Oral History Association encourages you to engage with our community by locating other oral historians through our public directory, presenting your work at OHA events, joining the organization as a member, and serving on OHA committees.
Connect with our Community
Discover new ways to communicate with oral history networks or find willing experts and partners.


ATTEND ORAL HISTORY EVENTS
Learn more about our yearly conference and stay current on upcoming in-person or web-based programming.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Individuals and institutions alike help our organization provide resources and scholarships.

Our Partners
OHA offers partner membership for organizations that want to support and stay connected to the Oral History Association. Becoming a Partner is a way to strengthen communication between your organization and OHA, maximizing our collaborative efforts.