This toolkit has been created for students who wish to use the oral history collections at The Claremont Colleges Library, or who wish to conduct oral history projects.
To accompany any oral history and supplemental documentation/objects to be donated to Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library. To be signed by the interviewer.
Consent to participate in oral history and agreement to release oral history to Special Collections. Two forms should be submitted; one signed by interviewer and one signed by interviewee.
Quick reference list for information that should be included in the field notes and why these are important.
Similar to the Fact Sheet, but with additional information. Serves as a reference guide for information about the interview itself (where, when, etc.).Record of basic "vital" statistics for narrator/interviewee (address, phone, etc.). Includes much the same for interviewer.
Grants permission to the institution to include photographs/collections in digital archive. Signed by donor of materials (Narrator/interviewee).
Form used to document images, ephemera and other materials received from narrator/interviewee to be kept as part of the oral history package. Should be accompanied by Deed of Gift Form.
List of proper names or phrase and/or idiomatic words that may be specific to narrator/interviewee and/or topics discussed. Opportunity to ensure correct spelling, etc.
Document to track various points throughout oral history interview. An "index" of the recording.We partner with faculty, students, and staff to provide a vital physical and digital center for research, teaching, learning, and other forms of intellectual engagement at The Claremont Colleges. Our Core Values explain why we take such pride in our work. They are the source of our passion, energy, professionalism, and productivity. These commonly shared values guide everything we do: User-centeredness, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, education, community, discovery, stewardship.
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