Introduction to “How many of us were there?”

Iranian Kazakhs in the Holy Defense

The book “How many of us were there?” focuses on the memoirs of the Islamic Revolution and the war imposed by Iraq with the subject of “a glance on the presence of Kazakhs in the Holy Defense”. Hojjat Shahmohammadi, the author, in a seven page introduction defines the reasons ...

Publication of Oral History Theory in Persian

“Oral History Theory” by Lynn Abrams, translated by Fathali Ashtiani was published by the Office of Islamic Revolution Literature and Soureh Mehr Publication in 2018. The book is structured in 421 pages and eight chapters: the introduction transforms the applicable approach to theoretic, the characteristics of oral history, self, subjectivity, intersubjectivity, memory, narrative, performance and power. Couple of forewords and introductions precede the eight chapters and then followed by the references used to compile the eight chapters of the book.

"A Transition in History"

Memories of the head of Atomic Energy Organization

The eighth book of series "Oral History of the Foreign Policy of Islamic Republic of Iran" is named "A Transition in History: the memories of Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi". This book is compiled by Hassan Ali-Bakheshi in oral history unit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Islamic Republic of Iran. This unit is active at the Department of Research and Studies at the Center of Political and International Studies.

The Narration of a Teenager in Book "The Soldiers of Niar"

The book "The Soldiers of Niar " includes a narration of the memoirs of a teenager (aged 15), named Kalamolah Akbarzadeh during the eight years of holy defense. He was born in the village of Niar, the environs of Ardabil province. This book was published by Sassan Nategh in 1396(2017).

Memoirs from the world of sports and athletes

The interest in athletes is one of the interests that have existed in different periods, our fathers have loved the athletes, and we are the same. This interest is beyond generations and age. In recent years, Golgasht have translated and released books about the life of foreign athletes through recognizing the interest. “David Beckham”, “I Am Zlatan”, “Fear and Loathing in La Liga” and “The Soul of a Butterfly” are the titles of some of these books. First, it is better to review every one of these books.

Using oral history method in “Who Wore My Clothes?”

The book “Who Wore My Clothes?” includes the memoirs of the freed POW Mohsen Fallah. The interviews, compilations and writings have been conducted by Mahboubeh Shamshirgarha. It has been released in 2017 in 573 pages by Sooreh Mehr Publication on the order of the office of Resistance Culture and Studies of the General Department of the Affairs of Provinces and Majlis (parliament) of the Art Center.

About documents from 1968 to 1978

Documents that are important for oral history

Position of documents is important in oral history. Author of such works should refer to valid documents for being the best knowledgeable on the subject. Documents produced in law enforcement, security or political and administrative institutions are important in oral history depending on type of producer institution and organization, being intimate or distance of reporter to intended event or subject.

"Compilation in Oral History" Narrated by 15 Articles

In late 1396, Library, Museum and Documentation Center of Islamic Consultative Assembly published book "Compilation in Oral History: the series of articles of the seventh and eighth oral history conference." This 272-page book has been compiled by Ali Tatari. In the books identification, it was mentioned that seventh oral history conference was held in the Library, Museum and Documentation Center of the Islamic Consultative Assembly on February 31, 2011 and the eighth conference ...

Three books included memories:

"The Seeds of Pomegranate", "You Are Iranian; Are not You?", "Thirteen in Seven"

By reading this book, you will be familiar with books "The seeds of pomegranate", "You are Iranian, Are not you?" and "Thirteen in seven". These books include memories about Saddams army imposed war against Islamic Republic of Iran.

Familiarity with three books

"The Custom of Jihad", " One another Person" and "From Mashhad to Johannesburg"

The books "The Custom of Jihad ", "One another Person" and" from Mashhad to Johannesburg" have been recently issued at bookstores. These books are in two common features; first, these are resulted from a number of interviews. That is why, they include memory and oral history.
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Book Review

Kak-e Khak

The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.

Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?

Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.

Daily Notes of a Mother

Memories of Ashraf-al Sadat Sistani
They bring Javad's body in front of the house. His mother comes forward and says to lay him down and recite Ziarat Warith. His uncle recites Ziarat and then tells take him to the mosque which is in the middle of the street and pray the funeral prayer (Ṣalāt al-Janāzah) so that those who do not know what the funeral prayer is to learn it.

A Critique on Oral history of War Commanders

“Answering Historical Questions and Ambiguities Instead of Individual-Organizational Identification”
“Oral history of Commanders” is reviewed with the assumption that in the field of war historiography, applying this method is narrated in an advancing “new” way, with the aim of war historiography, emphasizing role of commanders in creation of its situations and details.