October 11, 2022

Preserving History, One Voice at a Time

Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. CT

Sara Wilson, Oral History Program, University of North Texas

Oral histories preserve the voices and experiences of the past, and gathering these valuable histories is both a science and an art. Are you new to collecting oral histories and are unsure where to start? Whether your interest in oral histories is personal or professional, you'll learn best practices for before, during, and after the recording of an oral history and will leave with practical steps to guide you through the process.

Can Organizations Center Community in their Volunteer Strategies?

Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. CT

Emily Dobish and Mar?a Islas-L?pez, History Colorado

History organizations have a long tradition of volunteer involvement in their work. This presentation will provide a practice-based illustration of the possibilities for centering community needs in your volunteer strategies. Attendees will consider these questions: Who are the volunteers that are contributing to the work in your organizations? Who is included? Who is excluded? What is the relationship between volunteerism and community engagement, particularly racial equity work? Prior to attending the webinar, attendees are encouraged to read this article, written for AALSH's History News by the presenters.

In addition to Museum Services' own free webinars, we also maintain a list of free webinars hosted by other organizations, which is updated daily. Highlights include:

• IMLS Funding Opportunities, October 14, 11:00 a.m. CT, Museum Association of New York
• A Wider Lens: Expanding Narratives, October 14, 12:00 p.m. CT, Henry Luce Foundation
• Places of Possibility: How Children Transform Our Design Practices, October 19, 12:00 p.m. CT, National Association for Museum Exhibition
• Not-So-Impossible Choices: Determining Priorities for Collection Salvage, October 20, 10:00 a.m. CT, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
• Writing Your Preservation Assistance Grant, October 20, 11:30 a.m. CT, Northeast Document Conservation Center

About Us

The Texas Historical Commission?s Museum Services Program provides support, resources, and training to history museums in Texas. Museum Services staff are available to provide individual consultations to museum staff and supporters. We encourage museums to contact us with questions or to schedule a phone consultation.

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