The Value and Legacy of Oral Histories
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As director of the Southern Oral History Program, Dr. Rachel Seidman oversees a collection of more than 6,000 interviews (a number that keeps growing) that includes people from all walks of life. She discusses the history and scope of this collection and explains why oral histories provide an important and valuable resource.
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