Catching Stories : A Practical Guide to Oral History

Donna M. Deblasio

ISBN 10: 0804011168 / ISBN 13: 9780804011167

Published by Ohio University Press Mai 2009, 2009

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Neuware - In neighborhoods, schools, community centers, and workplaces, people are using oral history to capture and collect the kinds of stories that the history books and the media tend to overlook: stories of personal struggle and hope, of war and peace, of family and friends, of beliefs, traditions, and values--the stories of our lives. 'Catching Stories: A Practical Guide to Oral History' is a clear and comprehensive introduction for those with little or no experience in planning or implementing oral history projects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catching Stories : A Practical Guide to Oral History
• Publisher: Ohio University Press Mai 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804011168
• ISBN 13: 9780804011167
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 155H x 0D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth

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Synopsis

In neighborhoods, schools, community centers, and workplaces, people are using oral history to capture and collect the kinds of stories that the history books and the media tend to overlook: stories of personal struggle and hope, of war and peace, of family and friends, of beliefs, traditions, and values—the stories of our lives.

Catching Stories: A Practical Guide to Oral History is a clear and comprehensive introduction for those with little or no experience in planning or undertaking oral history projects. Opening with the key question, “Why do oral history?” the guide outlines the stages of a project from idea to final product—planning and research, the interviewing process, basic technical principles, and audio and video recording techniques. The guide covers interview transcribing, ethical and legal issues, archiving, funding sources, and sharing oral history with audiences.

Intended for teachers, students, librarians, local historians, and volunteers as well as individuals, Catching Stories is the place to start for anyone who wants to document the memories and collect the stories of community or family.

About the Author

Donna M. DeBlasio is an associate professor of history and director of the Center for Applied History at Youngstown State University.

Charles F. Ganzert was a professor in the Communication and Performance Studies Department at Northern Michigan University.

David H. Mould, professor emeritus of media arts and studies at Ohio University, has traveled widely in Asia and southern Africa as a trainer, consultant, and researcher. He has written articles and essays for many print and online publications. Born in the United Kingdom, he worked as a newspaper and TV journalist before moving to the United States in 1978.

Stephen H. Paschen is the university archivist as well as assistant professor in libraries and media services at Kent State University.

Howard L. Sacks is a professor of sociology and director of the Rural Life Center at Kenyon College.