Oral History: A Guide for Teachers (And Others)

by Thad Sitton, George L. Mehaffy, O.L. Davis Jr.

Book Overview

More than a mode of gathering information about the past, oral history has become an international movement. Historians, folklorists, and other educational and religious groups now recognize the importance of preserving the recollections of people about the past. The recorded memories of famous and common folk alike provide a vital complement to textbook history, bringing the past to life through the stories of those who lived it.

Oral...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292760272
• ISBN13: 9780292760271
• Release Date: August 1983
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"