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University Scholar Series: Craig Simpson, Craig Simpson

University Scholar Series

The Kent State Shootings at 50: Rage, Reflection, and Remembrance

Drawing from over 50 interviews from The Kent State Shootings Oral History Project, the authors examine how these detailed, varied and at-times contradictory accounts challenge and deepen our understanding of the events of May 4, 1970, which culminated in four KSU students killed and nine more wounded by gunfire from the Ohio National Guard. Simpson will explore how their methodology led to both obstacles and opportunities, resulting in a text departing in some ways from its original conception, yet one that fulfilled their objective to show how “The Long …

Promoting Inclusivity In The Archive: A Literature Review Reassessing Tradition Through Theory And Practice, Autumn Wetli

School of Information Student Research Journal

The call for social justice and rise of postmodernism in the second half of the 20th century forced the critical re-evaluation of the traditional archive and its presumed neutral role in the collection and creation of history. Reappraisal of traditional archive theory and practice was forced by heightened critical conscious among the field and its constituents. This literature review examines contemporary methodologies and methods influenced by the postmodern movement and call for social justice in the archive. Affect theory, radical empathy, and queer/ed methodology provide new frameworks for the thinking about the archive space and work towards the creation of …

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 3: The Interview Questions, Paul Daniels

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This article presents a sampling of interview questions for a congregational oral history project.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 4: Final Interview Details And Conclusion, Paul Daniels

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This article discusses the technical aspects of completing a successful oral history interview, including technology considerations, transcription, and deed of gift forms.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 2: Planning The Project And Next Steps, Paul Daniels

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This article focuses on choosing interviewers and interview subjects for a congregational oral history project.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 1: Introduction, Paul Daniels

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This article present scope considerations for a congregational oral history project.

Re-Conceptualizing Oral Culture Collections And Archival Practices, Amy L. Catania

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

Western ethnographers, archaeologists, and researchers have collected information on indigenous cultures for centuries, but often without the input or permission of those cultures. This creates a situation in which indigenous peoples are essentially colonized anew. Recent trends in academia, including archival studies, have sought to decolonize research. This article explores past and present methods of the collection and preservation of oral histories from indigenous persons in both the United States and Australia in order to seek the best practice(s) for such endeavors. The author argues that indigenous groups need to be consulted when collecting stories and considering access to potentially …