Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Oklahoma’s WWII Experiences
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It is vital to collect and preserve Oklahoma’s World War II stories now. Many of those who lived through the era are moving into their 80s and 90s, taking many invaluable experiences with them. OETA is calling on Oklahomans to seek out the WWII stories of their families or in their communities and submit them through a variety of options. Most stories will be archived at the Oklahoma History Center.
Scroll over the photos for more information on the images from The Oklahoman's archives.
Type and submit your story electronically into the National WWII Story Database, or read and comment on the stories of other contributors. [CLICK HERE]
Visit our online story tool to access the toll-free 1-800 number and follow the simple instructions to record your story over the phone. [CLICK HERE]
Send written or videotaped stories to:
Oklahoma World War II Stories
OETA
7403 North Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Oklahoma World War II Stories
OETA
7403 North Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
E-mail your WWII stories to: warstories@oeta.tv
Upload photos into the national database or mail copies to OETA. Please do not mail original photos. [CLICK HERE]
You can upload your videos here or mail copies to OETA. [CLICK HERE]
Use the step by step field guide to help research, conduct and preserve the stories of Oklahoma’s WWII veterans and civilians and ensure that they become a part of our state’s collective and permanent history. The guide includes tips on selecting an interview subject and preparing for the interview and a list of WWII interview questions.[CLICK HERE]
Everyone who submits a story to the database is eligible to win the prize package announced in May 2008.- The War – A Film by Ken Burns DVD set: The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts.
- The War – An Intimate History, 1941-1945 book: A stunning companion to his PBS series.
- The War – A Film by Ken Burns CD Soundtrack: This soundtrack recording to Ken Burns's epic series features seventeen pieces of music from the film.
