If you’re interested in helping young people become memory workers, feel free to download and print this zine. It gives an overview of what oral histories are, why they’re important, and some super basic-level info to begin doing one.

There are lots of resources online that share more of the technical details connected to conducting oral histories. I’ve synthesized some of that in a one-pager here. You can also check out the following sites. I like the way these sites talk about oral histories, community culture-bearers, and our power as everyday people to be memory workers.

The Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide

Smithsonian Institution Archives video: “Oral History at Home: Five Easy Steps”