Directory: Wisconsin’s Wartime Oral Histories
This directory describes oral history collections documenting the experiences of Wisconsin veterans and civilians during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War. This is not a comprehensive list, but offers a sample of the range of wartime oral history resources held by libraries, archives, historical societies, museums and veterans memorial sites across Wisconsin.
Veterans and Military History Collections in Recollection Wisconsin
A list of all digital collections available through Recollection Wisconsin that document veterans’ stories and Wisconsin life during wartime.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum Oral History Program Featured projects from the Veterans Museum include oral history interviews with World War I veterans, LGBTQ+ Wisconsin veterans, women veterans, and veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Oral History How-Tos
Guidelines and Recommendations for Oral History Projects
These tip sheets from Recollection Wisconsin and partners provide guidelines and resources for creating and preserving oral histories.
The Toolkit: Recording Oral Histories Recollection Wisconsin’s recommendations for equipment to use, how to ensure recording quality, and how to set the stage for a clear and uninterrupted audio interview.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum Oral History Program
The Veterans Museum has created how-to videos to guide individuals in conducting their own interviews with family and friends.
This project is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
