Welcome to the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program

From Interview to Archive: An Introduction to Oral History Workshop

Join the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program for an introductory workshop on the practice of oral history.

UF Gulf Scholars bring hope and healing to coastal communities

SPOHP's collaboration with the UF's Gulf Scholars Program brings students to Pensacola, Florida to document stories of community organizing and resilience in response to the toxic legacies of Escambia County's many superfund sites. Read more about the Pensacola Environmental Oral History Project and the inaugural student cohort.

Join the Student's Oral History Club

Undergraduates—have you heard? There's a new oral history club at UF! The Student's Oral History Club bring students of all backgrounds together through the education of oral history. Consider joining to explore the process of oral history, examine different oral history projects, and assist in potential project creation.

Congratulations to Isabella Castro

Congratulations to Isabella Castro, 2025-2027 Voyager Scholarship Recipient! Created by the Obamas and Airbnb's Brian Chesky, this scholarship supports young leaders who are ready to make their mark in public service. We're proud to have Isabella representing us!

SPOHP is the University of Florida’s award-winning oral history program. We are engaged in experiential learning initiatives all over the world. Our team of student researchers, interns, volunteers, and staff are dedicated to gathering, preserving, and promoting living histories of individuals from all walks of life. SPOHP is committed to using critical historical inquiry and digital humanities to encourage civic engagement and dialogue between the past, present, and the future.

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