Documenting Lived Experience
Oral Histories
Oral history preserves personal experience in the voices of the people who lived it. Carrie Gabaree’s public-history work includes historical research, interviewing, documentation, interpretation, and the responsible stewardship of stories for future generations.
Research and Preparation
Developing historical context, identifying meaningful lines of inquiry, and preparing interviews that connect individual experience with broader events and communities.
Interviews and Documentation
Conducting thoughtful, participant-centered interviews and documenting first-person accounts with attention to accuracy, context, dignity, and long-term historical value.
Preservation and Interpretation
Organizing oral-history materials for continued access and using personal testimony to support exhibitions, education, research, and public engagement.