Taking Oral History to the Next Level

The rapid advancement of technology, increased reliance on the internet and emphasis upon video demands continued innovation from all those interested in the dissemination of oral history material. This article outlines a collaboration between the Oral History Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), a long-time innovator in the field of on-line oral history programs, and The Australian Centre for Oral History (ACOH). The result has been an enhancement of UAF's Project Jukebox, with its full-length audio feature with associated photos, maps, and texts, to include a fully searchable on-line video capacity through ACOH's Testimony software. The article shows the enormous versatility and capacity of this innovative new technology as it has been used by UAF in recording the testimonies of speakers from across Alaska.