Oral History NSW are running another practical workshop for all interested in recording the experiences of family, friends, local community, history of museum items or any other project incorporating memories of the past. This workshop will be led by Janis Wilton, an experienced oral historian, and Andrew Host, whose 35 years experience as a sound engineer can help researchers get quality recordings that will stand the test of time.
The workshop will also cover:
- Introduction to oral history and the nature and reliability of memory
- Preparing and structuring an oral history interview
- Ethical issues, ownership, copyright and appropriate documentation
- Choosing and using a digital recorder
- Processing the interview – preparing a summary log
- Interview transcription, aided by free downloadable software
- Saving sound files, storage and preservation
When: Saturday 29 October 2016, 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost: $95 Oral History NSW and RAHS members, $105 General.
Contact: (02) 8094 1239 or events@oralhistorynsw.org.au
Bookings are essential as places are limited. Book online now.