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Contributed by Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records: State Archives
The Legislative Oral History Project documents the memories of former state legislators about their time in office. This online collection only features excerpts of these oral histories. Full versions are available for public viewing at the Arizona State Archives, located at the Polly Rosenbaum Archives and History building, 1901 W. Madison, Phoenix, Arizona.
Tensia Moriel Trejo, Susan Resnik, Annie Duval, and Jennifer Keil at the 35th Anniversary Celebration. Visit the beachside historical communities next time you’re in California! The Del Mar Historical Society and Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society would love to see you!
Enjoy this LA Times article on National Parks. These sites are interpreting the past and using oral histories as a source. Please see this excerpt from the article:
It’s a story that the rangers at Manzanar National Historic Site, California’s other Japanese American interment camp, in the Owens Valley, about 220 miles north of Los Angeles, have been developing for more than two decades.
That site, a square-mile park within view of Mt. Whitney, contains robust displays on the incarceration experience that include audio of oral histories with survivors.
“It’s a history that is still alive,” said Alisa Lynch, Manzanar’s longtime chief of interpretation. “We can connect with people who experienced it. It’s a history that is relevant today.”
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-nps-tule-lake-20161115-htmlstory.html
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
2017 SOUTHWEST ORAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
APRIL 27-29, 2017 – Doubletree Inn, Tempe, AZ
Looking Forward: Bridging Past, Present, and Future through Oral History
For some communities, especially in the Southwest, oral history has been the primary form of history and a foundation of cultural and societal values. Likewise, underrepresented groups can find themselves left out of official histories, with stories as their only record. Oral history as methodology, therefore, needs to involve more than conducting an interview. Learning and gathering the stories of various communities and unheard voices inspires many of us to share them in the present and preserve them for the future. Join us in Tempe, AZ for our annual SOHA conference in 2017, where we will share, observe, and collaborate on the fascinating work being done in the field of oral history throughout our region and beyond. We encourage all members, friends, and supporters to attend and to participate on a panel, roundtable, performance, workshop, or other form of involvement.
The Program Committee invites proposals that cover a variety of oral history topics on the general theme of Bridging Past, Present, and Future through Oral History. Students are especially encouraged to participate. SOHA members typically represent Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and western Texas, but our roster includes members from all over the U.S. There are no geographical limits to who can participate and share experiences. We are interested in hearing from oral historians—practitioners, community organizations, professionals, students — from all parts of the country.
Proposal submission deadline: December 2, 2016
Please find further submission guidelines at http://www.southwestoralhistory.org
Presentation submissions should include a title, short abstract, and presenter bio or CV.
Full panel and roundtable submissions are highly encouraged.
We will create panels from related individual proposals as needed. All submissions will be acknowledged; please contact us if you do not receive a reply. Notification of Acceptance letters will be sent no later than January 20, 2017.
Current SOHA membership and 2017 conference pre-registration are required of all program participants. SOHA annual membership runs with the calendar year: January through December.
The Program Committee also welcomes those who are willing to serve as commentators or panel chairs. If you plan to attend the SOHA 2017 annual conference and would be willing to serve in either capacity, please e-mail a brief CV, description of your area of expertise, and topics of special interest to soha@unlv.edu by December 16, 2016. Please put “2017 Chair or Commentator” in the Subject line.
Questions? Contact the SOHA office: soha@unlv.edu or call 702-895-5011.
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Put April 27-29, 2017 and Tempe, Arizona on your calendar now! That is the date and place for the 2017 SOHA Annual Meeting. The Conference Planning Committee, led by 1st Vice President Carlos Lopez, is planning a great conference. Please let us know if you would like to get involved: contact us at soha@unlv.edu
Call for Proposals
Submission Guidelines
Individual Submission Form
Panel Submission Form
Visit www.southwestoralhistory.org/conference for the latest details.
SOHA Board meetings are always filled with laughter! We are all so excited to be in Long Beach. It’s a great year to celebrate oral history. #35yearsofSOHA #50yearsofOHA #longbeach
SOHA members, friends, and supporters: We plan to see you in Long Beach for the 50th Anniversary Oral History Association Conference from October 12-16, 2016. During the conference, SOHA will celebrate our 35th Anniversary with a special gathering and awards ceremony from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Saturday evening, October 15th. We are gathering in the beautiful and historic First Congregational Church of Long Beach, about six blocks from the conference hotel. Requested donation of $15 includes dinner and presentation of the 2016 James V. Mink Award to oral historian and filmmaker Virginia Espino. Proceeds support SOHA’s scholarship and grants programs. Please RSVP by October 7, 2016. For more information, contact SOHA at 702-895-5011 or at soha@unlv.edu.
With less than a month away from the OHA Conference, we hope you’ve had a chance to register to attend! Visit oralhistory.org/annual-meeting for more details. See you in Long Beach!
Volunteer at the 50th OHA Conference and receive complementary registration. Contact coph@fullerton.edu for more details.
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