Beyond the Family Tree: An Introduction to Oral History for Genealogy
A hybrid beginner session on oral history and interviewing techniques for family research, part of the 25th Annual Genealogy Day at Clayton Library, with registration required.
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- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM
- Ends
- Friday, October 16, 2026 · 4:50 PM
- Where
- Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
- Tags
- talks & lectures · education · Cultural & Heritage · Featured Event
About
Genealogy often begins with documents, but it becomes powerful through storytelling. This presentation explores the fundamentals of oral history and how intentional interviewing can uncover context, culture, and connections that traditional records may miss. Learn how to plan, conduct, and preserve meaningful family interviews. Speaker: Adrienne Cain Darough, MLS, CA, Assistant Director and Clinical Associate Professor, Institute for Oral History. Target Audience: Beginner researchers. This session is part of the daylong 25th Annual Genealogy Day at Clayton Library. The program is offered in a hybrid format, so attendees can join online or in person at the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus. Registration is required.
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