We will conduct Introduction to Family History Online by web page, e-mail and asynchronous conference. We have designed a six-week course that will require a minimum time commitment of four hours per week. As a family historian, you record the names of your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and so on. Space is limited for this class, so register early to guarantee your participation. A complete set of instructions will be e-mailed to you following your completed registration.
Oral historians contribute significantly to our understanding of the past.
The two-week 2001 Field School is designed to teach the basics of oral history fieldwork. Using West Salem as the focus, the Field School will explore the changing nature of family, work and community in the West Salem area. Participants will have hands-on experience in the documentary disciplines of oral history, architectural history and photography. A publication will be produced that documents their work as part of the Oral History Field School. Learn interviewing techniques and conduct oral history interviews.