Oral History

What is the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program?

The Oklahoma Oral History Research Program (OOHRP) is a research division of the Oklahoma State University Library with the focus of broadening archival inclusion of individual or communal memory and experiences representing Oklahoma and OSU history and culture through ethical oral history practice.

As a department, we develop and lead our own oral history projects but also work with individuals and communities outside of the OOHRP to support their own project goals. A growing archive of oral history research comprising both OOHRP and externally supported work is available through the OOHRP archives.

By advising students, faculty, and community members in the methods and ethical standards of oral history based on the Principles and Best Practices laid out by the Oral History Association, the OOHRP promotes the collection, preservation, and analysis of interview-based research.

Find out more in our About section. We are a part of the OSU Center for Oklahoma Studies.

Thinking about getting started in oral history, but not sure where to begin?

Check out this 7-minute video:

Want an easy way to dive into our collections? Check out our Podcast:

Amplified Oklahoma

Every month, Amplified Oklahoma shares voices from the OSU Library’s oral history collections and visits with experts, students, and our interviewing team, as we examine a variety of topics related to Oklahoma history and culture.