Excellence in Oral History award – Christeen Schoepf

Excellence in Oral History award – Christeen Schoepf

Congratulations to our very own Chris Schoepf who was awarded the Excellence in Oral History award at the History Council of SA award ceremonies on May 31. Chris has published books for local historical groups, peer-reviewed journal articles, oral history discovery interviews, media interviews and content for ‘Story Towns’ podcasts. Her events and exhibitions include the curation of the ‘Community

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Conference bursary to attend the 2024 OHA National Conference

Conference bursary to attend the 2024 OHA National Conference

Closing date for applications is 30 June 2024 Oral History Australia SA/NT is offering a conference bursary for a member of OHA SA/NT to cover the cost of conference registration (early-bird rate for members) and attendance at the conference dinner. Applicants for the bursary must be current financial members of Oral History Australia SA/NT, and be full financial members at

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Oral History handbook – Now in stock

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.  If you would like to purchase a handbook: Download this order form, and preferably e-mail your completed form (together with EFT

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HCSA Annual Regional lecture and Oral History seminar – Whyalla 16 November

HCSA Annual Regional lecture and Oral History seminar – Whyalla 16 November

The History Council of SA is hosting two events in Whyalla on the 16th November as part of its annual regional lecture program. Details are below. 11am to 12.30pm Dr Skye Krichauff, University of Adelaide Lecture: Uncovering and Understanding the South Australian Frontier and its Legacies The research project ‘The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies’ maps the nature and

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Writing Engaging Non-Fiction – Oral History Australia Workshop with Liz Harfull

Writing engaging non-fiction Please come along to a workshop with best-selling author and community historian Liz Harfull, which will explore techniques to help people write engaging history. This four-hour workshop is particularly suited to people planning to write family and community histories, from beginners wondering how to make a start to writers with some experience who want to improve their

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