Example Sentences

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Wrightson is a writer, editor and oral historian who has spent the majority of her life living on the Altadena border.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

My work as an oral historian was inspired by hearing a story from my great aunt, who got her first period while fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023

Scholars at William & Mary will continue to seek documents and descendants; a genealogist is expected to join the staff soon, an oral historian will record memories.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

Even before the pandemic, as playwright Nikki Yeboah, known for her work as an oral historian and performer, pointed out, people didn’t get paid much to write plays.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022

Mqhayi was actually an imbongi, a praise-singer, a kind of oral historian who marks contemporary events and history with poetry that is of special meaning to his people.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela