OHA 2025: Exploring Our American Stories

The Audio Transcription Center is beyond excited to have attended its 22nd annual Oral History Association Conference this October 15-18th in Atlanta, Georgia! We had a great time talking, presenting, and reflecting on how oral history has helped shape the stories of this nation.

If you weren’t able to stop by our exhibit table or say hi, see below for some key conference resources!

Exhibit Hall:

• Meet part of ATC’s team in person
• Pick up OHA/ATC 2025 merch
• Share your American milestone stories
• Learn about the variety of transcription services ATC offers

Panel Discussion:

• WHAT: Campfire Session 10 – “92NY, TheirStory, and Audio Transcription Center: The Oral History of 1500 Hours of Archival Content from Conception to Delivery”
• WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• WHERE: Lennox
• PANELISTS:
  • Caitlin Biggers – 92NY Unterberg Poetry Center
  • Zach Ellis – TheirStory
  • Michael Sesling, Hanassa Wicks – Audio Transcription Center

Conference Resources:

• OHA Full Page Ad
• UpCountry Transcript
• Why Human Transcription PDF
• Authentication PDF

Interactive Poster:

This year in the exhibit hall, we asked, “What pivotal historical moments have you witnessed personally in your life?” On a sticky note, attendees wrote their answer(s) and name, and placed it on a map. Our goal is to be able to visualize our shared stories collectively.

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