From hip hop narratives to veterans’ oral histories, and from teaching with sound to identifying bias in the archive, Local Learning works collaboratively with partners across the nation to engage, inspire, and inform learners by integrating oral history, ethnographic, and sound primary sources into classrooms through the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program. TPS is […]
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Come join us for an open forum sponsored by the Oral History Association. Let’s talk about our professional highlights and challenges in the current climate. Connect with other oral historians in the DMV. Hosted by OHA Past President, Kelly Elaine Navies and Angela Rodgers-Koukoui. Saturday, August 9 @ 3:30 pm EDTWoodridge Library1801 Hamlin St. NEWashington,
Join our next Oral History & The Law workshop on Wednesday, August 13 from 1:00-2:30pm EDT! Dr. Trevor Reed (Irvine School of Law, UC-Irvine) and Francine Spang-Willis (CEO of Appearing Flying Woman Consulting) will discuss issues of emergent concern to Indigenous communities in the realms of federal law, community cultural protocols, and the ethics of
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We’re hosting a community support space for OHA members next week, focusing especially on independent practitioners. Join OHA President Troy Reeves, VP Sarah Milligan, and your fellow OHA community members in an open conversation about the issues and concerns all of you are currently facing, and any opportunities on the horizon. As usual, all members
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The next offering in the Baylor University Institute for Oral History (BUIOH) series of “Sharpen Your Skills” advanced online workshops is “Applying AI to Oral History” and will take place on July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. This session serves as both an introduction to artificial intelligence platforms in general and the ways in
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The OHA Program Committee is seeking submissions from individuals who would like to serve as a chair for Annual Meeting panels held in Atlanta from October 16-18, 2025. The OHA Annual Meeting benefits from having volunteers serve as chairs for sessions that align with their expertise. Interested parties will have the opportunity to describe their background
Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 2 – 3 pm CDT Join us in a dynamic conversation hosted by the OHA’s very own President Troy Reeves and Council Member Anna Sheftel. Your presence and thoughts would be highly valued in this discussion about the issues and concerns all of you, the OHA community, are currently facing,
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What does oral history look like in practice? What goes into community-rooted storytelling projects and what are the outcomes? Voice of Witness is hosting a series of intimate conversations with practitioners who have developed and activated dynamic oral history projects. We’ll explore the connections between storytelling and community building, liberation, ethics, civic engagement, public art,
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Deadline: May 17, 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 topic or project. An effective poster presentation highlights, with a visual display, the main points or components of a project. Text and images should be
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 18, 2025. 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
The 2025 Introduction to Oral History Workshop will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with breaks woven in. Applications are now open and being accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply early, as spots fill up quickly. This workshop is designed for people who are interested
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