Corporate Voices: Institutional and Organisational Oral Histories

The Annual Conference of the Oral History Society in conjunction with the Centre for Life History and Life Writing Research, University of Sussex The deadline for submission of proposals is 1st December 2012. Venue: University of Sussex Date: Friday 5th - Saturday 6th July 2013

Oral History Details Whale Sightings

A new exhibit dedicated to Cook Inlet Beluga whales opens Friday June 8 at the Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward. To highlight the exhibit, an oral history of the white whales, commissioned by the Kenai Peninsuala Borough, is now available.

The Book Critical Philosophy of History Recently Published

The book Critical Philosophy of History by Dr. Seyyed Abolfazl Razavi was published for the first time by the Islamic Research Institute for Culture and Thought. Critical philosophy of history is a branch of philosophy of science and brings together the two disciplines philosophy and history. It is therefore regarded as a genitive philosophy (a philosophy which is a philosophy of something); and from the perspective of epistemology, it is studied in the field of applied epistemology.

Memoirs of Devoted Female Veterans of Khuzestan

OHWM- Zahra Sharifpoor, a public media & journalism activist whose childhood memoirs have been shaped during the Sacred Defense is trying to gather “The Memoirs of Devoted Female Veterans of Khuzestan”.

My Share of those Beautiful Eyes to Be Unveiled

The website of the Iranian Oral History reports that the book My Share of those Beautiful Eyes, Sardār (Brigadier-General) Hamid Hesām`s oral memoirs written by Mostafā Rahimi, was published by the Provincial Bureaus for Resistance Studies and Literature of Hoze Honari (Art Center) in cooperation with Mehr Publications.

Oral history experts to review first deputy FM memoirs

OHWM – Hussein Ruhani Sadr’s book “Where Is Our Grand Deputy” (Sheikh-ul-Moaavenin-e Ma Kojast) is going to be reviewed by oral history experts, writers and researchers at the Writers House (Saray-e Ahl-e Qalam) in Tehran on June 25, 2012 (Tir 5, 1391S.H).

WWII oral history project preserves voices that should never be forgotten

"Today, the invasion site has assumed the aspects of memorial beauty. A military cemetery sits atop a hill, its flags fluttering in the breeze. Here lie men of the First and 29th Infantry divisions, precious tokens of the D-Day cost.

Becoming Harriet Tubman, an engrossing tale of a legendary historic figure

Natalie Daise is a masterful storyteller in the old Southern tradition of oral history. In her one-woman show, Becoming Harriet Tubman, which she wrote and performs, Daise tells the story of how a slave girl named Araminta Ross became the historical figure known as the "Moses" or "Conductor" of the Underground Railroad.

Islamic Revolution Informing Website launched

The Bureau for the Islamic Revolution Literature at the Iranian Art Center (Hozeh-ye Honari) launched “Islamic Revolution Informing Website” in the threshold of its 20th years of activity, Iranian oral history website reported. This website is a branch of the bureau and its initiation ceremony was held in Mehr saloon of the Art Center in June 11th 2012.

On Horseback of Memories

Ghassem Yahusseini divides war memoirs into three general periods and presents an account of the evolution and main characteristics of each category. According to this writer, the first period coincides with the eight-year period of Iraq’s imposed war on Iran.
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Operation Beit al-Moqaddas and Liberation of Khorramshahr

After Operation Fat’h al-Mobin, we traveled to Kermanshah and visited Sar-e-Pol-e-Zahab before heading to Ilam. During Operation Beit al-Moqaddas, the 27th Brigade was still receiving support from the West. We maintained contact with individuals who had previously worked in Area 7 and were now leading the brigade. It was through these connections that I learned about Operation Beit al-Moqaddas.
Reza in Revolution

Memoirs of Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi

Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi is a cleric from Isfahan. Before the revolution, he was the imam of the Fallah Mosque – which was later renamed Abuzar Mosque. By his presence and efforts, Abuzar Mosque soon became a base for supporters of the Imam and the revolution. After the victory of the revolution, he played a role in uniting forces and maintaining political vitality in southwest Tehran.

The Necessity of Receiving Feedback in Oral History

Whenever we engage in a task, we naturally seek ways to evaluate our performance — to correct shortcomings and enhance strengths. Such refinement is only possible through the feedback we receive from others. Consider, for instance, a basketball player whose shots are consistently accurate; should he begin shooting blindfolded, his success rate would rapidly decline, as he would be deprived of essential feedback from each attempt.
Book Review

Sir Saeed

The book “Sir Saeed” is a documentary [narrative] of the life of martyr Seyyed Mohammad Saeed Jafari, written by Mohammad Mehdi Hemmati and published by Rahiyar Publications. In March 2024, this book was recognized as one of the selected documentary biographies in the 21st edition of the Sacred Defense Book of the Year Award. The following text is a review on the mentioned book.