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In a world that has no shortage of oral history literature, Barbara Sommer has given us a fresh look by directing instruction to a specific audience: the historical organization. I found that context very constructive. She goes into terrific detail on the definition and evolution of the discipline of oral history, and on practical matters such as issues of law, privacy and memory. Overall, Sommer has crafted a good look at what oral history is, and what it is not. Those conducting oral history projects in historical organizations would find this work very useful. Paul Eisloeffel, Nebraska State Historical Society

As more and more historical organizations delve into oral history, the need is even greater to have Practicing Oral History in Historical Organizations join the scholarly literature. This book will no doubt be the go-to book for historical entities wanting to incorporate oral history into their institutions. Sommer s work is a welcomed and great addition to the field of oral history. Jeff D. Corrigan, The State Historical Society of Missouri

Practicing Oral History succeeds admirably. It gives those interested in doing oral history at any type of historical organization a primer. On top of that, it provides readers an introduction to one of oral history's most beloved practitioners and some of her valued colleagues. It can furnish one then with a community to join, not just a book to read. - Troy Reeves, University Wisconsin-Madison, The Public Historian

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Barbara W. Sommer, M.A., has over twenty-five years of experience in the oral history field. She has been principal investigator and director of more than twenty major oral history projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Vermilion Community College.

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