The Oral History Handbook is the bible for oral historians. First published by the South Australian Branch of the Oral History Association in 1983, it has been in print ever since, and is well established as the national standard. During 2022 there has been a steady demand for the handbook. In response, we have now obtained more copies which are
It was with great sadness that we heard that the renowned Adelaide historian, Robert Linn, had passed away. Rob Linn was a Director of Historical Consultants Pty Ltd since 1984, a company he established with his wife, Jane. Rob Linn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Adelaide. He
The Lizzie Russell Oral History Grant Scheme Purpose This grant scheme aims to foster small oral history initiatives in South Australia and the Northern Territory and is open to financial members of Oral History Australia SA/NT. Oral History Australia South Australia/Northern Territory wishes to support, assist and help develop oral history projects in these states. The grant scheme is funded
Oral History Australia SA/NT is delighted to host a free public lecture to kick off our 40th anniversary celebrations. The lecture will be given by Professor Outi Fingerroos from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland on: Oral history and written sources: Oral history in Finland and Northern Europe. Date: Monday 18 February, 2019 Time: 4 – 5 pm (preceded by
Oral History Australia SA/NT has a directory of members who are able to undertake consultancy oral history work. The directory is available here.
The 2019 conference will be held at the State Library of Queensland, in Brisbane. Dates: 10-13 October, 2019 (workshops on 10 October; main conference 11-12 October; history walks and tours on 13 October) Theme: Intimate Stories, Challenging Histories