Who are We

 The Prince George Oral History Group is made up of volunteers from the community who have a shared interest in preserving the history and memories of the people in our region. While it is our goal to work with the various institutions in Prince George, we are not formally associated with any of them. Besides preservation, it is our goal to promote the oral history process by training people to record the interviews, to provide help with the transcription of those interviews, and to train people in the practical, legal and ethical aspects of oral history. We also want to see that the histories we collect are available to the community. Transcripts are available to the public at the Prince George Public Library, the College of New Caledonia, the Fraser Fort George Regional Museum, and the University of Northern British Columbia. Audio copies are also kept at the University of Northern British Columbia and the Fraser Fort George Museum
 
 

What,Why

    The idea behind the oral history is to create a recorded collection of the memories and studies of those who "lived the history" of this area. These recordings may be about days gone by or simply about events which were significant to the community, even though they happened more recently. One need not have been involved in grand events for their stories to be of interest. The stories and memories of “the average everyday person” are often of as much interest as accounts of the events more commonly thought to form our history.   The oral history process creates a record of this region though these stories. This information is then available to researchers, students or anyone interested in this area’s history.
   The recording of oral history can create a sense of community by linking the past to the present as well as showing  the older members of our community that their contributions and memories are important. The more people become aware of an area’s history, it is more likely to be preserved and understood. As understanding and appreciation increase, we are more likely to value the place we live.
 
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