AskUs!: Oral History

The Williams Center accepts audio and video recordings into our collection if they meet the following criteria. Each sound record must be:

1. a recording of an oral history interview, preferably between two people
2. in playable condition and of a recording quality sufficiently clear for transcription
3. in a media format compatible with current center practice, which is in digital .wav format for audio (see *below regarding video)
4. on a topic that contributes to the existing collection of the center
5. accompanied by a legal release signed by the interviewee
6. accompanied by a legal release signed by the interviewer, signing over all rights, title, and interest to Louisiana State University
7. begun with a recorded introduction including the name of interviewee, name of interviewer, date, and location of interview
8. conducted in accordance with the Oral History Association's "Principles and Best Practices for Oral History."
9. how well the interviews are documented and the level and quality of their accompanying descriptions
10.  the inclusion of a transcription or thorough index, or funds dedicated to a transcription or thorough indexing.

For more information on submitting projects for evaluation and to get the conversation started, please contact us at jabrah1@lsu.edu.