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Oral History Interview

Capture lived stories

Oral history interviews require prep, consent, good questions, quality recording, and proper archiving to preserve personal stories accurately and ethically.

Prepare

Research context, prepare open questions, and obtain consent.

Record

Use reliable audio/video, quiet settings, and backups.

Archive

Transcribe, label, and store recordings with permissions noted.

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