July 2019
Ideas & skills exchange: OHV support group
Oral History Victoria (OHV) members meet on Tuesdays (every eight weeks or so) to discuss their oral history project’s challenges and successes with other oral historians. The exact dates are posted once confirmed. The next 'Oral History Victoria Ideas and Skills Exchange' will be held on Tuesday 30 July, 5.30-6:30pm at The Moat cafe bar (176 Little Lonsdale St, near the State Library). With facilitation by OHV Vice President, Alistair Thomson, this is an opportunity for you to come along and… Continue Reading Ideas & skills exchange: OHV support group
Find out more »August 2019
Introductory Workshop: Bringing history to life – an introduction to oral history interviewing
Sarah Rood, professional historian from Way Back When consulting historians, will present this workshop with fellow historian Judy Hughes of Shenachie Productions. The workshop will provide an introduction to oral history practice, focusing on research, ethics, equipment, interviewing techniques and transcribing. Suitable for students, volunteers or anyone with an interest in recording oral histories. You will gain valuable insights into the work of oral history practice. Learn how to prepare questions, develop the required forms, the ethics and permissions involved… Continue Reading Introductory Workshop: Bringing history to life – an introduction to oral history interviewing
Find out more »September 2019
Advanced workshop – Oral History and Photographs
Facilitator: Alistair Thomson In this workshop we will explore the theory and practice of combining oral history with photographs, drawing upon ideas, approaches and examples from presenter Alistair Thomson's oral history projects and his books Oral History and Photography and Moving Stories. The workshop will be in three, linked parts. In part 1 we explore approaches and issues in using photographs in oral history interviews. In part 2 we explore approaches and issues in interpreting photographs and memories in tandem… Continue Reading Advanced workshop – Oral History and Photographs
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