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Skateboarding’s Journey to the Olympics Oral History Collection

Department of Oral History

The Department of Oral History records the memories and descriptions of daily lives, communities, families, and notable events that shaped South Carolina and continue to do so, and to make those stories freely available to a wide audience.

Remote Interviewing Strategies

The Department of Oral History provides this list of tips and technology for remote interviewing as a resource for those interested in adapting oral history work in a new way.

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Online Collections

Browse a list of digital collections that have been made available online.

On-Site Collections

Browse a list of collections that are available on-site only. This includes both analog and digital materials that can be located through catalog records and finding aids.

Library Catalog

Browse the library catalog for detailed records of materials held by the Department of Oral History.

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