With 1700 recordings of radio programmes, oral history interviews, and field recordings, how many stories lie waiting to be uncovered in the National Trust Sound Collection? In May and June 2023 I carried out an access and copyright audit on
OHD_WRT_0264 Why a PhD by Practice
Design is not an island Every week or so I spend three hours standing in an 18th century hall. No one has asked me to do this, not my university or the hall, which is the partner institution within my
OHD_WRT_0257 Possible activities and outputs of placement at NCBS
Summary of placement activities and planned outcomes Original: During this placement I am looking to do a critical investigation in the past, present, and possible future culture of the archive at NCBS. I will have meetings with current members of
OHD_WRT_0243 The digital needs of the Research Room
The Research Room digital infrastructure is set up in this way The Research Room digital infrastructure is not there to support permeant preservation. It is possible that we might need to build in a system where the contents of the
OHD_WRT_0196 Research Room Information Sheet
OHD_WRT_0178 Summary of thinking Spring 2021
Summary of thinking In this rather tumultuous world I think that this CDA currently addresses three points of change: the digital invasion, the history review and collaboration fever. When I refer to the digital invasion I am specifically talking about
OHD_WRT_0177 NT oral history experience
To date I have collected ten oral history interviews with a wide range of people associated with Seaton Delaval Hall, from former residents to National Trust staff and volunteers. Overall, the experience has been positive for both myself and those
OHD_WRT_0175 Interim Crit Plan
Here follows a basic plan for interim crit sessions that I believe will help my work. The general aim is for me to get feedback on my work but also to bring together various stakeholders for further knowledge exchange. I
OHD_WRT_0172 Chpt. 01 History of oral history tech
Chpt. 01 – The History of Oral History Technology “The history of progress is littered with experimental failures.” – Victor Papanek, Design for the Real World Let is take a moment to contemplate the MiniDisc. Developed by Sony in 1992,
OHD_WRT_0171 CDA development update
CDA development update Here is a brief overview of how the PhD has changed since the project proposal split it into three sections. The first considers the significant changes that have occur globally in the last two years. The second
OHD_WRT_0163 Project Plan
Project Title Oral History’s Design: A creative collaboration. Sustaining visitor (re)use of oral histories on heritage sites: The National Trust’s Seaton Delaval Hall case study. Detail of Project Plan (Including key milestones) First Year Aims Actions Second year Aims Actions
OHD_WRT_0136 Maintenance Design Essay
My mind map for my essay on Maintenance Design – OHD_MDM_0159 After the revolution, who’s going to pick up the garbage on Monday morning? This is a quote from Mierle Laderman Ukeles Manifesto for Maintenance Art 1969! In the manifesto