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'''What is an oral history?''' | '''What is an oral history?''' | ||
An oral history (as recorded at the Logan Center), is a video and audio record on a person’s life experiences. The depth and detail of each history is determined by the person being recorded and the individual who is assisting by raising questions, providing support and encouragement and gently guiding the interview with a pre-determined list of questions. | An oral history (as recorded at the Logan Center), is a '''video and audio record''' on a person’s life experiences. The depth and detail of each history is determined by the person being recorded and the individual who is assisting by raising questions, providing support and encouragement and gently guiding the interview with a pre-determined list of questions. | ||
'''Why create an oral history? ''' | '''Why create an oral history? ''' | ||
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A history may consist of a single session, or multiple sessions. They may be recorded at home, at the Family History Center, or in the outdoors. A staff member of the Center will be happy to discuss with you some of the options that are available. | A history may consist of a single session, or multiple sessions. They may be recorded at home, at the Family History Center, or in the outdoors. A staff member of the Center will be happy to discuss with you some of the options that are available. | ||
Please visit our [http://users.rootsweb.com/~utcfhc website] for further help including questions, outlines, instructions and suggestions on creating your own video history or that of a friend or loved one.<br> | '''Creating an oral history at our Center''' | ||
*We anticipate that most of the beginning histories will last approximately one hour after which time the staff member who is helping you will transfer your recording to a DVD for you to keep or share with other family memers. | |||
*We will charge a minimal fee of $5 to record and transfer your oral (video and audio) history to a DVD. | |||
*Call the Center (435-755-5594) to schedule a time. | |||
*Review these [[Logan FHC Oral History Instructions|basic instructions]] to help you prepare. | |||
'''Links to additional websites with Oral History Questionaires:''' | |||
*http://lds.about.com/od/ldsfamilyhistory/a/personalhistory.htm | |||
*http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/20-questions | |||
*http://dohistory.org/on_your_own/toolkit/oralHistory.html | |||
*http://www.familyhistoryproducts.com/oral-history-interviewing.html | |||
*http://fcs.tamu.edu/families/aging/reminiscence/oral_history_techniques.php | |||
Please visit our [http://users.rootsweb.com/~utcfhc website] for further help including questions, outlines, instructions and suggestions on creating your own video history or that of a friend or loved one.<br> | |||
=== Upcoming Events === | === Upcoming Events === | ||