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Community Stories
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Community Stories: Why Local Voices and Memories Matter
Community stories are the local voices and memories that records miss. See what research suggests about belonging, how oral history…
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Starting a Community Memory Project: Planning and Pitfalls
Before anyone presses record, settle your purpose, partners and consent. A practical planning guide to starting a community memory project…
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Interviewing Elders: Questions, Etiquette and Recording Tips
A practical guide to interviewing older relatives: how to prepare, what etiquette helps, which questions open stories, and simple ways…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Your Town’s Past
A plain-English starting point for researching your town’s past: ask a clear question, then use newspapers, records, maps, archives and…
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Community Podcast Ideas That Capture Local Voices
Practical community podcast ideas for capturing neighbors’ stories, from choosing a format and host to recording clearly and keeping a…