INGLESIDE ORAL HISTOries:
Nya Lizdas Girl Scout GOld Award Project
Nya Lizdas interviewing residents at Ingleside Manor.
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In 2018, the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society collected oral histories from participating residents in Ingleside Assisted Living facilities in a series of five sessions. Each session has been recorded, transcribed, and archived with the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society for public access. Sessions focus on themes intended to bring out the history and everyday experiences of Mt. Horeb’s residents throughout the town’s past. |
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View questions and transcriptions or listen to the sessions: |
The goal of the project was to collect, catalogue, and preserve the small moments and personal anecdotes that add vibrance and context to Mt. Horeb’s history. The oral histories collected and transcribed are intended to further an understanding of local history and introduce the past to future generations in an intimate, personal, and meaningful manner.
This project was undertaken in partnership with local resident and Girl Scout Ambassador Nya Lizdas as her Girl Scout Gold Award project and an investment in the future of the Mount Horeb community. For further questions on archived materials or oral histories, visit the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society or contact us via email or phone.
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Oral History Resources
Oral Histories are a valuable way of collecting memories and personal stories from times passed; they also provide a meaningful opportunity to connect with others. If you’re interested in collecting an oral history from a senior or loved one in your life, you are encouraged to explore the resources below for further guidance and information.
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Questions from the interview process that most successfully sparked memories and thoughtful discussion are listed in the document below:
StoryCorps is an organization that aims to preserve and share humanity’s stories by facilitating and recording thought-provoking conversations and stories Below is a link to a list of questions they’ve found particularly effective for various audiences and age groups.
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Oral History Release Form- provided by the Library of Congress
The Oral History Association, a primary organization working towards the capturing and preservation of oral histories, is a great resource for those interested in getting involved in, or capturing their own, oral histories.
View their Web Guides for more information on recording your own oral histories: | ||||