Collections Spotlight: Carol Highsmith

Collections Spotlight: Carol Highsmith

Carol Highsmith is a distinguished and richly-published American photographer who has donated her work to the Library of Congress since 1992. Her growing archive includes tens of thousands of photographs from all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as Havana, Cuba. The photos showcase landmark buildings, architectural renovation projects, landscapes, Americans at work…

Integrating Tech: Capturing an Oral History

Integrating Tech: Capturing an Oral History

Capturing an Oral History Oral histories help us to understand people and communities, giving personal and cultural context to history. Capturing an oral history is not difficult as long as you prepare for the interview in advance. Preparing for the Interview Arranging the Interview Interview Equipment Setting Up at the Interview Location The Interview Process…