Relating to the Rwandan genocide

Recounting her experiences as a Rwandan genocide survivor is no easy task for Berthe Kayitesi. Yet, although she finds sharing these tragic stories to be tiring, at the same time she knows it is necessary.

Tomball resident recognized by Gov. Rick Perry

Tomball resident Linda Guyon Hughes, State Vice-Chairman of the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution's Service for Veterans, Oral History Project, was awarded a Proclamation signed by Governor Rick Perry during the TSDAR 113th Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

“Sayyad Shirazi was a top divine Warrior”

High ranking Iranian army commander said martyr Sayyad Shirazi was one of the greatest divine warriors who made the best out of the least in his missions.

Iran’s army to release cultural stuff

Head of the Politico-Ideological Department of the Army said Iran’s army will publish new titles on social, cultural, scientific and military fields given its vast inter and intra-organizational potentials.

Truth revealed through Romantic language plus modern form

Discussed during the critical session on 'The Wind Carries the Leaves to Valleys Critics have consensus that 'The Wind Carries the Leaves to Valleys' has strongly portrayed the Sacred Defense incidents in a simple form. The author first draws the audiences from the state of peace to war conditions and attempts to express truth in modern form and romantic language.

Sayyad Shirazi: Hunter of Hearts

A book has recently been published by the Foundation for Preservation and Publication of Sacred Defense Values and Relics on the life of martyr Ali Sayyad Shirazi and 110 other Sacred Defense commanders. The work is compiled by Meysam Noruzian.

Let’s Identify Oral History Editing Standards

As Iranian Oral History Website reports; Ahad Goudarziani, one of the judges in Documented Literature Section in Martyr Avini Book Prize Festival, about the judgment of books in memoirs writing and oral history section said: “Documented Literature section experts reviewed several works in different fields of Memoirs, Report, Biography, Will, Interview and anthologies.

Social historian Stephen Brier lectures about digital storytelling

Stephen Brier, professor of urban education and senior academic technology officer at The City University of New York, spoke at Lehigh on Thursday, April 5, about his personal experience with digital storytelling by connecting it to his work with oral history.

Making history more personal

Sixth-graders at Thurston Middle School present their Oral History projects, where they interviewed people at least 50 years old.

Latino Voices Echo in the Southwest to Save the Colorado River

Launch of Nuestro Rio's new corrido celebrates Latino culture, raises awareness and calls for commonsense action.
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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.

Morteza Tavakoli Narrates Student Activities

I am from Isfahan, born in 1336 (1957). I entered Mashhad University with a bag of fiery feelings and a desire for rights and freedom. Less than three months into the academic year, I was arrested in Azar 1355 (November 1976), or perhaps in 1354 (1975). I was detained for about 35 days. The reason for my arrest was that we gathered like-minded students in the Faculty of Literature on 16th of Azar ...