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SUMMARY:Feb 12  -  Gathering Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Glencoe & District Historical Society recently joined a live online presentation by Sarah Walker on the art and practice of gathering oral histories. The session was both practical and inspiring\, reminding us that capturing memories is not simply about recording sound—it is about creating space for storytelling\, trust\, and preservation. \nWe learned that an oral history interview is closer to being a thoughtful radio host or podcast interviewer than a researcher reading questions from a page. Preparation matters greatly\, but so does allowing conversation to unfold naturally. \nWhy Oral Histories Matter\nOral histories capture: \n\nPersonal experiences not found in written records\nCommunity traditions such as foodways\, farming practices\, celebrations\, and daily life\nEmotional tone\, humour\, and memory that enrich archives\nStories that might otherwise be lost within a generation\n\nReflections on a Live Presentation by Sarah Walker\, Head of Reference Services\, North Dakota State Archives.  Reference: State Archives Facebook page  \n  \nStep 1: Set Up the Project Thoughtfully\nSarah encouraged beginning with clear planning: \n\nOutline the project. What stories are we trying to capture?\nChoose narrators intentionally. Look for people with lived experience\, good memories\, and willingness to share.\nSelect interviewers. They should be curious listeners\, not just question-askers.\nDecide on location. Quiet\, comfortable spaces work best.\nPrepare equipment. Test everything in advance.\nDevelop guiding questions. Use them as a framework\, not a script.\n\n  \n\n“It’s a conversation\, not an interrogation.”\n\nStep 2: Think of It as a Conversation\nBest approaches: \n\nAsk open-ended questions such as “Tell me about your earliest memory of….”\nAllow silence. People often recall more if given time.\nAvoid interrupting or correcting details.\nLet the narrator guide the emotional rhythm.\nThere are pros and cons to asking story tellers to write out their stories beforehand—spoken memories are richer and more authentic.\n\nProps such as photographs\, letters\, tools\, or newspaper clippings can help spark memories naturally. \nStep 3: Prepare Like a Broadcaster\nThis includes: \n\nResearching the topic beforehand so you can follow threads of conversation\nSetting a relaxed tone to put the narrator at ease\nListening actively and asking gentle follow-up questions\nKeeping the exchange conversational rather than rigidly structured\n\nStep 4: Avoid Common Pitfalls\nSeveral challenges to watch for: \n\nBackground noise or interruptions\nTrying to lead or control the narrator’s story\nRushing responses instead of allowing reflection\nBecoming overly tied to prepared questions\nTechnical failures due to lack of testing\nForgetting permissions and release forms\nToo many people present during the interview leads to side conversations and noise. \n\n  \n\nRespect the narrator’s perspective—even if you disagree. This is not a debate. \n  \n\nStep 5: Ethics\, Permissions\, and Care\nGood oral history practice includes: \n\nObtaining clear recorded consent for use and storage\nExplaining how the interview will be archived or shared\nRecognizing that storytelling can sometimes be emotional or cathartic\nStopping before fatigue sets in—schedule manageable sessions\n\nStep 6: Preserve the Original Record\nFrom an archival standpoint: \n\nKeep the unedited master recording as the historical record\nEdited versions may be created for exhibits or presentations\nStore files in stable formats with backups\nMaintain organized metadata (who\, what\, where\, when)\nUse both local backup and cloud storage when possible\nGet help from your county\, provincial\, or federal archivists\n\nPractical Tools Mentioned\n\nSimple recording setups (even phones) can work if audio quality is tested\nDigital storage systems should be chosen early to avoid file loss\nProviding interview questions ahead of time can help participants feel prepared—but answers should remain unscripted.\n\nAdditional Best Practices (From Current Oral History Standards)\nTo complement Sarah Walker’s guidance\, archival organizations commonly recommend: \n\nRecord in WAV format for preservation quality\nCapture a short introduction stating names\, date\, and location\nCreate a time-coded summary after the interview to aid researchers\nStore transcripts alongside audio when possible\nRevisit narrators later—oral history can be an ongoing relationship\n\nInspiration for Our Local Work\nThis session resonated. Oral histories can help us document: \n\nHistory since the ice melted 13\,000 years ago.\nChanges along the Thames River landscape. Indigenous history.  Treaty history. \nFarming transitions and rural life.  \nCommunity organizations and local businesses\nFamily traditions and settlement stories\nEveryday experiences that shaped our district\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nLink to all the State Museum’s:  Events. \n 
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/feb-12-capturing-oral-histories-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Family Day at the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Welcome everyone.   Come to The Archives!   Drop by for a visit.  See the amazing records we have here.  Order a plaque for your house.  Check out the events coming up.  https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/events/list/  \nWe’ll make coffee.  Cookies.  Organize games for the kids.  Sign you up for a membership.  We are a safe\, inclusive space.  (We have a lot of cool projects and would love to sign you up.) \nHigh school kids!  We have a co-op space for you!  University kids!\, same. \nAnd all the organizations in Southwest Middlesex are open too \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/family/
LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Highgate Mastodon
DESCRIPTION:This event was inspired by the mastodon tooth we have in The Archives collection that was discovered in north Mosa Township back in the 1930s.  It is a great story!   \nTom Chase\, told us about the mastodon\, its Ice Age habitat\, and what it teaches us about the ancient landscapes and peoples of Southern Ontario. Tom Chase has been with the Heritage Center since 2015\, working in education\, security\, and visitor services. statemuseum.nd.gov        ndstudies.gov \nHere’s story about the Highgate Mastodon: Journey of the Highgate Mastodon | Prairie Public. \n  \n\nAnd here is Peter Russell\, Curator Emeritus\, Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo.  Watch this before the zoom tour on February 18\, 2026:  This is another telling of The Highgate Mastodon Story.  We are hoping he will attend February 18th too! \n \n\nMarg Eberle\, one of the story keepers of the Highgate Mastodon at the Mary Webb Centre\, Highgate on December 7\, 2024. \n  \nMarg Eberle with a drawing of the HighGate Mastodon Centre at the Mary Webb Centre\, Highgate on December 7\, 2024.
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/mastodon/
LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Feb 24\, March 3 & 10\, 2026:  Ancestry Junk Journaling Workshop series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for three afternoons with guest instructor Lori Watson of Gathering Thyme & Grace for a hands-on Junk Journaling Workshop.  Register now – Small class of 4. \nTuesday\, February 24\, March 3 & 10\, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n📍 162 on Main\,  Glencoe\, ON\nHosted in fellowship with Lori Watson;  Kerri Crowdis Angus\, 162 on Main Art Collective ; and Mary Simpson\, Glencoe & District Historical Society \n  \nHere is the link to sign up; $75 per person.\n\nhttps://www.162onmain.ca/product/ancestry-junk-journal-workshop/Q5GNON3OAA66RB446GHCCIP4\n\n\nWhat is a Junk Journal and how does it relate to your ancestry?\nDon’t allow the work “junk“ to deter you\, these gorgeous journals look nothing like that in the end. The idea is that Lori will teach us how to build a journal from everyday items that you may regularly pitch in the recycling bin or trash bin. The ancestry part is where you bring along items like family photographs\, copies of birth records\, marriage licenses or even a piece of fabric with a cross stitch or embroidery that your great grandmother stitched. The possibilities are truly endless and we are in the best hands with Lori at the helm! \n\n\n\n\nThis wonderful idea was suggested to Lori and Kerri as a collaborative class by Glencoe & District Historical Society. They have done this project together in the past and the workshops were amazing. Kerri was blown away! \nWhat do you need to bring to class? \n\nA hard covered book measuring an approximate 6” X 9” or smaller. You will be removing the innards\, so a prized novel is not the one you want to use. Thrifting such books at Good Will or your favourite thrift shop is a great idea for little money.\nPictures\, copies of documents\, anything that is smaller than the book size or that can be folded inside of it.\nSpecial items that you have from those who came before you. That could be a handkerchief\, a love letter or favourite Christmas card kept for decades. An embroidered piece of fabric taken from a table cloth or perhaps a tiny bonnet from a christening gown. Do you happen to have a lock of hair that you saved and aren’t sure how to hold onto this keepsake\, well… adding it to your journal will make it all the more special. As noted above\, the ideas are endless. If you aren’t sure\, bring them along and Lori will happily help you.\nIf you happen to have craft paper or embellishments that you think will fit your journal well\, bring those along too!\n\nWhat is provided? \n\nInstruction on how to remove the innards of your chosen book\, how to put it back together and to secure it all in place.\n\n\nAll tools required along with glues\, pates etc..\nEnough papers to rebuild your journal\, along with instructions on how to create pockets\, hidden add ons etc…\nOptional appropriate embellishments\n\nOur classes are non refundable. Should a class be missed\, priority seating will be offered in a future class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nLori Watson is the creative heart behind Gathering Thyme & Grace.  A retired Development Service Worker\, wife\, mother\, and grandmother\, Lori has found her passion in bespoke junk journaling—giving old books a new lease on life through hand-dyed papers\, antique and vintage ephemera\, and thoughtful design. Each of her journals is handmade\, one-of-a-kind\, and deeply personal. Lori loves sharing her creative journey and encouraging others to explore their own. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nBeginners and experienced crafters welcome\nGenealogists and family historians\nJournal keepers and memory-keepers\nAnyone who loves paper\, storytelling\, or creative reuse\n\nCome as you are—no artistic experience required. \nLearn More About Lori Watson\n\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/@gatheringthymeandgrace1668\nInstagram: instagram.com/gathering_thyme_and_grace_\nEtsy: gatheringthymegrace.etsy.com\nKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/lori29677\n\n  \nHere is what Lori has been up to lately.   Her YouTube channel is great!
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/journal/
LOCATION:162 on Main\, 162 Main Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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