Oral History Interviews
Introduction
Our community is made up of many diverse and interesting people, from just as many diverse cultural backgrounds. Goulburn Mulwaree Library would like to capture and share these stories of people who live and work in our community.
If you have a story to tell, or know someone who does, and would like to share it with our community and beyond, contact the Library.
Search for Oral History Interviews
- Enter your keywords in the search box to find interviews.
- To browse all interviews, enter 'oral history' in the search box.
To get copies of interviews, please contact the Library.
First Nations people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices, or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings, or printed material.
Interview Your Loved Ones
We often hear people say how they wished they'd asked a family member about their history before that person couldn't answer them. Perhaps it's time to plan an oral history at your house? Get your parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to share their stories with you today. Here are some suggestions to get the conversation started:
- Can you describe your childhood home or backyard?
- What was your favourite or least favourite childhood meal?
- What clothes were fashionable? Did you have to wear hand-me-downs?
- What are your memories of summer, holidays, birthdays, or Christmas?
- What games did you and your childhood friends play?
- What was your favourite childhood book?
- What are your earliest memories of school?
- Did your family have any home remedies for illness or injuries?
- What was your first car like?
- What was your first job like?
- How did you meet your husband/wife/partner?
- What major historical events do you remember?