Oral History
Definition of Oral History as it relates to Cultures, Cultural Anthropology, Folk Culture
Oral History: The systematic collection and study of historical information primarily obtained from oral narratives shared by individuals with lived experiences within specific cultures, societies, or communities. It encompasses the documentation of personal accounts, traditions, beliefs, customs, and social practices, providing a rich source of data for cultural anthropologists to explore and understand folk culture and its evolution over time. Oral history preserves intangible heritage, fostering intergenerational connections and promoting cultural continuity.
External Links
- [OralHistory.org] Home - Oral History Association
- [peacecorpsoralhistory.org]
- [kentuckyoralhistory.org] SPOKEdb
- [oralhistorycentre.ca] Oral History Centre |
- [oral.history.ufl.edu] Samuel Proctor Oral History Program – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- [ohs.org.uk] Home - Oral History Society
- [sohp.org] Southern Oral History Program
- [iohi.org] Italian Oral History Institute
- [cdoh.net] Colonia Dignidad. Ein chilenisch-deutsches Oral History-Archiv: Startseite