We will host a free introductory Oral History workshop with Jennie Williams. This will be held in-person on Friday, May 23rd at the West Virginia Wood Technology Center at 11:00 a.m..
This workshop will offer an overview of oral history interview techniques, tips, ethics, and best practices. It will also include a demonstration of how to use basic audio recording equipment.
Jennie Williams is the West Virginia State Folklorist and directs West Virginia Folklife, a statewide program based at the West Virginia Humanities Council in Charleston. She is experienced in oral history interviewing, documentation, writing, grants administration, and facilitation of folk and traditional arts public programs. Jennie holds an M.A. in folklore and ethnomusicology from Indiana University. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at IU, and her dissertation centers oral history methods.
