Retrospect and prospect : oral history in Texas museums.

The oral history movement flourished during the 1970s in Texas and is a wellestablished, legitimate research tool in the state today. During the same period, Texas museums experienced unprecedented growth and established themselves as viable public educational institutions. History museums in Texas acknowledge the value of oral history projects in their museums, however the potential of this tool has not been fully realized in its integration into exhibits, research, and programming due to factors such as time, staff, and budget limitations. Initially, an informal survey was taken to illuminate the current level of use of oral history in Texas museums. The survey produced the opportunity to identify where some successful efforts have been made and to do case studies of five of these museums. Examples of effective use and implementation at various levels are revealed through the examination of these five institutions of different sizes and purposes. The evaluation of the case studies culminates with suggestions for more effective implementation of oral history projects in other museums. Extensive appendices serve as a resource for museums that want to start, expand, or revitalize an oral history project.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Grantor

Baylor University.

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Mathis, Holly Holmes.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Caston, Ellie.

• McFaddin-Ward House Museum.
• Bell County Museum.
• American Airpower Heritage Museum.
• Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
• University of Texas. Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio.
• Oral history.
• Museums -- Educational aspects -- Texas.

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Language dc:language.iso

en

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https://hdl.handle.net/2104/13501

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oai:baylor-ir.tdl.org:2104/13501