The Oral History Association is the membership organization for people committed to the value of oral history.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
View the Preliminary Program & Register for the Annual Meeting!
Good news: the preliminary program is live & registration is now open for the Annual Meeting! Peruse the preliminary program to learn more about this year’s conference programming & secure…
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,…
Fill Out Our Survey: Gathering Perspectives on IRBs!
Have you conducted an oral history project in the past 10 years at an institution with an Institutional Review Board? The Oral History Association is running a survey to gather…
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…
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…
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.
