| No. 707 | 18 October 2025 |
The Three Pillars of Oral History:Exploring The Concept of Time, Place and Narrator in the Interview ProcessOral history, as a research method, is not merely about collecting data, it is a process of creating a historical document. The core of this method is the interview. The quality of the interview depends on the interviewer’s understanding of three interconnected concepts: narrator, time and place.
Memories of the wife of the martyr Seyyed Mohammad Ali JahanaraAbout their wedding ceremonyMohammad called and we talked about the date of the official wedding. We agreed to have a simple wedding at our house on August 31, which was also his birthday. Of course, this coincidence was by chance, not planned. On the morning of the wedding, Mohammad came.
The 371st Night of Memories – 2The 371st Night of Memories was held on August 28, 2025, at the Sooreh Hall of the Arts Centers. In this program, Ahmad Saqafi, Mohammadreza Golshani, and Vahid Faraji shared their memories. Davood Salehi hosted the session.
Oral History News – August-September 2025According to the Iranian Oral History Website, the series titled “Monthly Reports” offers an overview of news related to the field of oral history as reflected in print and digital media. The following items summarize key developments from Auguest-September 2025.
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 Medal and Leave - 11 11 notes from an Iraqi captive Compiled by Hedayatollah Behboudi Translated by: M.B. Khoshnevisan *** Episode 11: Destiny The snow was falling gently, adding to the stillness and tranquility of the area. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but snow. On the mountains, on the hills, and even on my shoulders and head, the white snowflakes danced their way down and settled on the ground.    |