1. Voices of the Past Speak to the Future Veteran’s Oral History Project
Army Heritage Center
Foundation

2. Oral History Lessons Learned

3. Students’ Lessons Learned
- Time and Effort Commitment !
Teamwork
- with student partner, veteran and family, teachers
- communicate well, divide responsibilities, proactive
Planning
- analyze requirements and build a year-long plan
- backward planning
- use recording equipment and transcription software
- Dragon app for i-phone, pad, pod – free basic version
- Experiment with other available software
Research and Prepare

4. Veterans’ Lessons Learned
Communication !
- contact veteran early and regularly
---speak distinctly, slowly, and loud to elderly veterans
-- get veteran’s phone and home address
-- get alternate phone for spouse or care giver
- interviews
-- face to face at veteran’s home
--- beware of distractions on wall, phone ringing, etc.
-- may also be by phone or due to travel or health
- explain clearly to veteran each step you take
Expectations
- very disappointing when students drop out of project
- courteous, prepared, prompt

5. Audience Questions?

6. Students’ Comments

7. Veterans’ Comments