Past Speaks, The: An Introduction for Oral History

Synopsis

A guide to the technique and use of oral history. Gives advice on selecting potential informants and on the technique of assessing information. Contains six subjects, each of which includes examples from completed oral history recordings. A final section discusses quality, storage and handling.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette.

Year of production

1987

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Notes supplied.

Uses

Local history librarians.*

Subjects

History; Librarianship

Keywords

oral history; sound archives

Credits

Producer

Roy Hamilton

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio Foyle

Sponsor

Name

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

Distributor

Name

Queen’s University of Belfast, Department of Library and Information Studies