Category Archives: oral history

Research Workshop, In-class on Wednesday, Nov. 15

On Wednesday, we will have a workshop in class on research.  Please watch the following short YouTube clip on Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources: Also take a look at this PrimarySecondaryTertiaryGeneralChart and please either print or have access to copy for class … Continue reading

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Topic for your Essay – Due Tuesday, November 7

Provide the following information: Relationship of interviewee to you What is his or her nation of origin When did the immigrate. Please give this info as a comment to this post. DUE TUESDAY: NOVEMBER 7 This assignment is worth 5 … Continue reading

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A Family Gathering – Please watch last ten minutes!!!

Today I want to spent sometime going over the reliability of immigration sources.  While oral history has many advantages over other sources if want to know what “really happened,” it also depends on the personal memory of our witnesses.  After … Continue reading

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