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Welcome to the website of the Oral History Association of Australia (Victorian Branch) | ||
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WHAT IS ORAL HISTORY?Oral history is a record of information gathered in oral form as the result of a planned interview. It is a means of finding out about the past by asking questions of people who have lived through a period, an event, or an experience of interest. The Oral History Association of Australia provides a friendly and informative forum for people interested in all aspects of the important and exciting technique of oral history. The Oral History Association of Australia was formed in 1978 and has branches in each state. The Victorian Branch was formed in 1982. The objectives of the OHAA are:
The Victorian Branch of the OHAA publishes a state newsletter, Rewind, and holds meetings three times a year featuring guest speakers or panel discussions. Annual events may also include oral history workshops and work-in-progress seminars. State and regional OHAA conferences are held from time to time, and a National Conference is held every second year. These conferences provide opportunities for the discussion of oral history projects, methods and issues. |
NEWSLatest news The Association has published an interim newssheet ahead of the next issue of Rewind. News items include information about the next meeting on 28 March, new email addresses for the committee, a conference update, the membership renewal form, announcement of the NSW project Postcode 2179: Pioneers of the Fringe, and a round-up of oral history news. Download the newssheet (0.25Mb). UK Oral History Society Workshop and Conference The UK Oral History Society has announced two forthcoming events. Information about both can be found on the OHS website at www.ohs.org.uk. First is a study day at the Museum of London, Digital and Oral History, on 20 November 2010. The study day will explore and reflect upon the uses, benefits, and challenges of digital video technologies for oral history. The second is the Society's annual conference in 2011: 1 - 2 July 2011 at the University of Sunderland. The conference will focus on Oral History and Regeneration. Please visit the website for more information and to access the call for papers. Conference in Rotorua The National Oral History Association of New Zealand (NOHANZ), Te Kete Korero-a-Waha o Te Motu, will hold its conference Oral History in the 21st Century: Voices of Identity in a Globalised World in Rotorua on 2-3 April 2011. Download the flier. Workshop The OHAA(Victoria Branch) will hold an oral history workshop on Saturday 20 November at William Angliss Institute, 555 Latrobe Street Melbourne. Sarah Rood from Way Back When - Consulting Historians - will facilitate the day, which will cover the following aspects of recording oral histories: ethical guidelines; interviewing; recording equipment; and listening to, transcribing and logging interviews. Please complete the registration form and post with payment to the treasurer. Cost: Members $55.00, Non members $75.00, Unwaged $55. Book early as numbers are limited to 20. Download the flier. Website Our new website is under construction. Many thanks to Alan Howell of Alan Howell Web Design & Development who has agreed to do the work pro bono. We hope to join the Queensland branch with a Facebook page when our new website is up and running. Latest newsletter Rewind (Issue 66, September 2010) features articles on the Australian generations oral history project, Radio's 'baby brother', Oral history at the State Library of Victoria, booking forms for forthcoming workshops and conferences, and a round-up of oral history news. Download the latest issue (0.8Mb). Oral history course Monash University - Master of Oral History and Historical Memory. click here for more information |
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Annual Dinner The Association's Annual Dinner will be held on Monday 22 November at La Notte, 140 Lygon Street Carlton. Again, booking is essential as the venue can only hold a limited number. The committee is delighted to announce that award winning Australian writer Arnold Zable is our guest speaker. RSVP to Louise Blake at blakehyland@optusnet.com.au by 17 November.