Oral history interviews investigate interactions, relationships, dynamics, and contexts. Oral historians gather the histories, recollections, and knowledge of a broad range of people, often allowing those underrepresented in written history, to contribute to current and future generations' knowledge of places, events, and culture. 

Among the challenges inherent in gathering oral histories and interpreting them are the need to build trust and rapport, balance multiple perspectives, manage personal bias, and maintain the ethics of the research partnership. The following guide is designed to illuminate the process of planning and gathering oral history and to offer considerations for those inherent challenges.

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Planning a Project

Selecting Equipment

Conducting an Interview