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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Oral History vs. Oral Tradition

Oral History is a powerful, primary source but is complicated because we don't always remember correctly. Formal, intentional and saved in order to be able to be analyzed.

"Doing Oral History" Donald Ritchie
  • well-prepared interviewer: questions ready.
  • person to interview
  • recording: transcribed, summarized
  • placed in library or archives: saved & documented

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