What is Oral History?
Oral history is a type of historical research that consists of an interviewer or researcher interviewing an interviewee (“narrator”) about their general topic of research. Oral histories can be life stories or about a specific event or time period, but they are always about the lived experiences of the narrator.
Key Resources
Recording Oral History: A Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences (E-book) by Chapters from Yow’s Guide will be referenced throughout this research guide.
