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“As audiences, when we are exposed to oral history projects not only do we learn but in some ways we also bear witness to that which we have not experienced personally.” quote by Patricia Leavy
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“As audiences, when we are exposed to oral history projects not only do we learn but in some ways we also bear witness to that which we have not experienced personally.”

Patricia Leavy

About This Quote

Source Book: Oral History Methodology, Patricia Leavy, 2015

Oral histories teach and make us witnesses to others’ experiences.

In simple terms: Stories teach and witness.

Key Takeaway

Engage with oral narratives.

Themes

education memory empathy

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

academic reflective

When to use this quote

  • classroom
  • museum exhibits
  • community projects

Key Concepts

anthropology public history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify oral histories?
  • What role does empathy play in learning from others?
A Different Perspective

Oral accounts may be subjective.

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