Oral History Association of Australia Journal

The OHAA Journal is published annually and its contents reflect the diversity and vitality of oral history practice in Australia. It includes contributions from overseas.

The Editor of the Journal welcomes offers of material for possible publication in future issues. Contributors are not required to be members of OHAA.

There is a Call for papers for each issue and the 2012 journal is near completion

There is a Peer Review Process for those authors interested in submitting such articles to the journal

Information for Contributors Information for Contributors (10.11 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Peer Review Process Frequently Asked Questions about the Peer Review Process (57.81 KB)

Enquries: Dr Sue Anderson, General Editor, OHAA JOURNAL 2012

Email: Sue.Anderson@unisa.edu.au

 

Index to Journals 1979-2010 Index to Journals 1979-2010 (270.92 KB)

Back issues and order form Back issues and order form (42.56 KB)

Note that back issues from No.26 (2004) onwards can be accessed through Informit, a division of RMIT Publishing.

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How to order

The Oral History Association of Australia Journal is sent to OHAA members as part of their membership subscription.

Overseas subscriptions: Overseas institutions can receive a copy of the Oral History Association of Australia Journal by paying a subscription of $40 which covers postage and handling. Enquiries:mandjcassidy@gmail.com

Oral History Handbook, by Beth M Robertson

Fifth Edition, 2006

Price: $28* (includes postage & handling)

*Special discount price: $20 for bulk orders of 10 or more copies, or for members of the OHAA.

The Oral History Handbook has been published by the South Australian Branch of the Oral History Association since 1983. It is well established as the national standard. The author draws on 25 years experience of practising and teaching oral history techniques and preserving sound recordings.

Contents include:

  • Introducing Oral History
  • Preparing for the Interview
  • Copyright and Oral History
  • Developing Questionnaires
  • Recording Equipment
  • Digital Recording Standards
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Summaries and Transcripts
  • Funding for Oral History
  • Guidelines of Ethical Practice
  • Commissioning Oral History
  • Recommended Reading

How to order

Send your order to:

Oral History Association (SA Branch)
PO Box 3113 Unley, Adelaide, SA 5061

email: contact@ohaa-sa.org.au
ABN: 80863758027

The SA Branch is not registered for GST

Cheques payable to Oral History Association (SA Branch)

Talking Together – a Guide to Community Oral History Projects, by Lesley Jenkins

Price: $14.50

How to order - Order form

Send your order to:

Suzanne Mulligan
OHAA (Qld) Inc.
17 Pallinup Street
Riverhills Qld 4074

Cheques payable to Oral History Association of Australia (QLD Branch)

Capturing the Past: an oral history workshop, by Stuart Reid (20-minute DVD)

An introduction to oral history interviewing for high school students and the beginner oral historian of any age.

Price: $15.00

How to order

Send your order to:

The Treasurer
OHAA (WA)
PO Box 1065
Nedlands WA 6909

or email:  Rosemary Fitzgerald rosemary.fitzgerald@iinet.net.au

Cheques payable to Oral History Association of Australia (WA Branch)


The OHAA also produces three guides for practitioners.

Guidelines of Ethical Practice
A Guide to Commissioning Oral History Projects
Guidelines on Fees for Interviewing and Transcription