Interested in oral history? Georgia State University is hosting the first ever Oral History Symposium, Uncovering Hidden Narratives, on Saturday, September 25th from 9am to 5pm. The symposium was organized by oral historians from Atlanta History Center, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Emory University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, National Park Service, Oral History Association, Storycorps, University of Georgia, and We Love Buford Highway. The symposium will kick off with keynote speaker Althea Sumpter with her talk centered on trauma in oral histories. Throughout the day attendees can choose sessions that best suit their needs and interests for those that are just beginning or thinking about starting an oral history project to those that are part of established programs. We will wrap up with a meet and greet where attendees can network with other attendees and organizations who support and manage oral history projects.
Maximum capacity for this event is 75 registrants. Masks are strongly encouraged to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Register here.
We need a minimum of 25 registrations by September 10th in order for the program to proceed. All registrants will be notified by September 15th if the event cannot be held as planned and will be reimbursed for their registration costs.
Also, if you are knowledgeable about oral history yourself and would like to help, we are still looking for presenters in these areas:
Intermediate
People with some experience in oral history (e.g. may have done interviews but may have not coordinated a project). They know what they don’t know. Sessions should present a skill that participants can begin practicing and perfecting.
- Funding (grants, Foundations, Federal)
- Creating a fundraising plan
Advanced
Experienced in oral history. Done many interviews and maybe some projects in the past. Don’t know what they really know (i.e. have lots of oral history practice but not much reflection on the process). Sessions should present a question for discussion.
- Beyond the University
- Use of oral history in non-academic efforts (e.g. corporate and community)
- Combination of academic, corporate, and/or community projects
- How much should funders control or have input into project design?
- How do you engage both interviewees and stakeholders in a project?
- What worked? What didn’t? What should be the takeaway from these efforts?
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