The BEA Oral History Project

The BEA Oral History Project is gathering the life histories of BEA members to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the organization. In this session, BEA members who are interested in oral history, either to help with this particular project or in general, will learn about the project and how the oral history interview is different from the traditional journalistic interviews. We'll discuss oral history best practices, including release forms, how to develop questions, online v. in person interviewing, archival practices, and also include an interviewee from the project. Moderator: Kathleen M Ryan, University of Colorado Boulder Panelists: Kim Fox, American University in Cairo (interviewee) Michael Dale Bruce, University of Alabama (interviewee) Glenda R. Balas, University of North Texas - Dallas Stacey O. Irwin, Millersville University of Pennsylvania