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New Preservationists and Diversity within Historical Preservation
Proposal – Oral Histories getting to the ‘intangible’ history of Santa Ana
Objective – How our Oral History program fills the need in this aspect of historic preservation in Santa Ana
What is an oral history?
Oral history is the systematic collection of living people's testimony about their own experiences.
Capturing people’s experiences, memories, and stories in their own words visually and auditory
What is our mission?
The preservation and collection of all items related to the History of Santa Ana and Orange County.
Encompassing all areas and aspects of Santa Ana
Santa Ana is very diverse our goal is to conduct oral histories to capture all elements of Santa Ana history
Museums, Archives, Historical Societies
Black, Hispanic, Vietnamese, Japanese, White Communities
Religious organizations Barrio history Activists groups – left and
right Businesses and manufacturers Women’s voices Education Neighborhood Associations
Circle of Mentoring
Opportunities to help preserve Santa Ana History
A safe place for community
TEEN COMMUNITY HISTORIANS
Providing guidance and mentorship
Being part of Santa Ana History
I volunteered in the Santa Ana History Room with the intent to preserve history but I found myself learning how to make it instead.
How I became involved in the Project
Ended up working in the History Room mentoring Teenagers
Even if they don’t study history, I want to encourage them to pursue their passions.
Community Engagement
Building relationships with organizations, leaders, residents through community events
Heritage Museum of
Orange CountyAdobe HouseOrange County
Historical Society
SEXLINGER ORCHARD Burrell’s BBQ
Hesperian and 1st
Teaching Santa Ana History
Old Orange County Courthouse
A Class Action Exhibit
Knights of Pythias 5th and Broadway
Oral History Lecture
Interaction
Sharpening Skills
Group Sessions
Community Engagement
Learning Santa Ana History
What Happens Next?
