Oral History Archive Resources
Trauma-informed Care for Narrators & Oral Historians
Oral history interviews sometimes venture into painful areas of one’s life story.
This is all the more common for narrators who hold marginalized identities that have impacted the trajectory of their lives.
Beauty Turner Academy ‘22 graduate and Oral History Collective member Ammie Kae Brooks offers aftercare resources for both narrators and oral historians, plus tips for oral historians on using a trauma-informed lens.
Conducting Oral History Resources
All of the following resources are the most up-to-date NPHM oral history resources (last updated July 8, 2025). They will be periodically updated.
Prior-to-Interview Resources
Outreach and Preparation Guide
Info Sheet for Potential Narrators
Prep & Pre-Interview Checklists
Interviewing Resources
Justice-Centered and Trauma-Informed Practices
Interview Guides & Techniques
Audio Recording & H2e Basics
Post-Production Resources
Immediate Post & File Naming
Finding Aid Explainer & Template
NPHM Transcription Style Guide
Release Form and Other Resources
Current Release Form (v. 3.5)
Collecting Biographical Info Form
Project Design & Self Reflection
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Oral History Resource Equity-focused Archival Policies, Best Practices, and Beyond
Our archival policies and best practices and steered, shaped, and written by a Working Group of public housing residents and close community members, many of whom have been trained in oral history at NPHM. Learn more about how these polices and practices shape the archive.
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Oral History Resource Limited Access Educational Content
Beauty Turner Academy participants and grads can access a selection of recorded tutorials and other resources. Please contact the Oral History Manager to request password access.
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