Practicing Oral History with Immigrant Narrators

Carol McKirdy, Nancy MacKay

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Left Coast Press Inc
31 August 2015

Historiography; Oral history; Ethnic studies

Series: Practicing Oral History

In addition to the problem of language, conducting oral histories with immigrant narrators often requires special considerations: past violence, cultural sensitivity, and lack of trust. Yet, these narrators are often witnesses to, or participants in, important historical events, or can describe otherwise-undocumented social phenomena. The first book to focus specifically on oral history practices with immigrant narrators, it -gives both the novice and experienced oral historian insights into their narrators’ needs;-provides the tools to effectively plan and execute an oral history project in an immigrant community;-includes case studies, additional resources, and templates of important oral history processes.

By: Carol McKirdy
Foreword by: Nancy MacKay
Imprint: Left Coast Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781629580043
ISBN 10: 162958004X
Series: Practicing Oral History
Pages: 177
Publication Date: 31 August 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Carol McKirdy is proprietor of the oral history company HistoryHerstory based in Sydney, Australia. She has conducted numerous oral history projects through universities, communities and societies, including an extensive project with Sudanese immigrant communities in Australia.

Reviews for Practicing Oral History with Immigrant Narrators

"""This most recent contribution to the publisher's 'Practicing Oral History Series,' written by the proprietor of an oral-history consulting firm, points out the special considerations of interviewing immigrants. The importance of awareness of cultural differences and trauma experienced by refugees, as well as the decision to use an interpreter, are all examined... Handbooks like this will ensure that the practice rests on a firm foundation of knowledge. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All libraries. All levels."" CHOICE Reviews ""...by producing a text that outlines the issues one faces in interviewing immigrant narrators, she provides strategies to deal with these challenges, and, at the same time, explores some of the profound insights such interviews can create. McKirdy has done both the oral history community and immigrants an enduring service."" Anne Spry Rush, Oral History Review"