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

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Call for participants: New joint Oral History Project on Federal Workers!
Since January 2025, the federal workforce has been experiencing unprecedented changes. Researcher Jason M. Chernesky is one of those affected, having been recently terminated by the DOGE from his role…
2025 Annual Meeting – Call for Posters
Deadline: May 16, 2025 Up to four people may present as part of a poster submission at the 2025 Annual Meeting. A poster is primarily a visual representation of a…
2025 Annual Meeting Call for Events
Deadline: April 18, 2025 Interested in hosting an event, caucus/committee business meeting, meet-up, or networking session at the OHA annual conference? Submit your request to the submission form by April…
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.