Mary Larson, Oklahoma State University

‘You Can’t Just Press ‘Record’: Ethics and the Oral History Life Cycle

Moderator: Irene Aue Ben David

The consideration of ethics is a key component of any oral history project, from its very inception to its future uses, so it is important to maintain a focus on ethical practices throughout. Starting with the earliest stages of pre-planning, this talk provides a guided tour through a standard oral history project workflow, discussing some of the primary concerns that practitioners will encounter at each phase of the process.