Oral History Collection
Scope and Content Note
Most of the collection consists of oral histories from the Woods Hole Oral History Project, which includes interviews with scientists, administrators and staff of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Marine Biological Laboratory and the United States Geological Survey in Woods Hole. Also included in the collection are several other oral history projects that contain interviews with Woods Hole scientists, as well as recordings of meetings and colloquia relating to the history of oceanography and Woods Hole science institutions.
The oral histories are in a variety of formats, including audio recordings, video recordings and transcripts.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-2012
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Access
Original recordings are restricted for preservation reasons. Contact Institution Archivist for access options.
Use
Copyright: Permission to publish material from the collection must be authorized by the Institution Archivist.
Historical Information
The Oral History Collection contains recordings and transcripts from several projects documenting the history of WHOI, MBL and the USGS. Interviews also discuss individuals and events related to the institutions, Woods Hole and the history of oceanography generally.
Extent
27 boxes (47 lin. ft.)
Overview
The Oral History Collection consists of recordings and transcripts of interviews, discussions, and events relating to the history of WHOI, MBL, the USGS and oceanography generally.
Arrangement
Arranged in eight series:
Custodial History
See series descriptions and control file for more information.
Acquisitions Information
Acquired at various times. See series descriptions and control file for more acquisitions information.
- Title
- A Guide to the Oral History Collection
- Author
- David Sherman
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Data Library and Archives Repository