VETERAN VOICES

SUMMARY:

In Veteran voices, students explore personal perspectives on the First World War using recorded extracts of the oral histories of local servicemen and their families from the Hurstville City Library Museum & Gallery collection. Students discuss the use and reliability of oral histories as primary sources and learn about the methods and processes of conducting an oral history interview. Soldier profile worksheets included.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:  

• What memories and experiences are conveyed through oral histories?

• How do you interpret the tone of oral history recordings and transcripts?

• How reliable are oral histories and personal recollections as primary sources on WWI?

• How do you plan for an oral history interview and what questions should you ask?