Utah’s Black Past: A Resource Guide
Unless noted, these resources come from Utah Historical Society publications. SLAVERY IN TERRITORIAL UTAH The history of slavery and race in territorial Utah is poignant …
Transcribing and Transcription
Adapted from the Utah State Historical Society “How to Conduct an Oral History” Booklet. Why Transcribe? The reason for transcripts—are to record, to illuminate, …
Sample Field Notes
Field Notes are going to be highly personal, as you will be the only one using them, so make sure they’re useful for you. Below …
How to Write Field Notes
What are Field Notes? Your field notes are where you record observations and activities that you encounter or participate in during fieldwork. You should begin …
The Interview: Guidelines
On the topic of oral history, perhaps nothing has been more explored than how to successfully conduct an interview itself. Numbered lists of best practices …
Before Your First Interview: Groundwork for a Successful Project
We recommend you read our intro piece, Before Getting Started: Things to Consider, before delving into this section. This guide assumes you have determined how …
Finding Interviewees: The Challenge You Don’t Anticipate
Much ink has been split discussing the best possible practices and methods for conducting oral histories. This is because conducting an interview is challenging and …
