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Center for Oral & Public History, CSUF Established in 1968, the Center for Oral and Public History is primarily a teaching, training, resea

Attention CSUF faculty:Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12th at 4PM PST...
10/15/2026

Attention CSUF faculty:
Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12th at 4PM PST. If you can’t join us in person, email [email protected] to receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

Help us bring history to life by supporting the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History at Cal State Fuller...
10/01/2026

Help us bring history to life by supporting the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History at Cal State Fullerton! From October 1st – October 31st, we are crowdfunding to continue our work to preserve diverse historical narratives.  Your donation directly contributes to our work by funding the hiring of students who play a critical role in conducting oral histories, editing transcripts, digitizing audio tapes and photographs, and much more. Donate here to help us reach our goal:
https://fullerton.scalefunder.com/cfund/project/50365

Please join us for our 2026 Hansen Lecture, “10 Days in Watts: Oral History & Documentary Film,” with Director Raphael S...
09/25/2026

Please join us for our 2026 Hansen Lecture, “10 Days in Watts: Oral History & Documentary Film,” with Director Raphael Sbarge! This series chronicles the ten days leading up to the opening of MudTown Farms in Watts and the community members and families that worked to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Raphael Sbarge is an award winning actor and filmmaker. He received an Emmy for 10 Days in Watts. The series was also nominated five times by the LA Press Club and won a journalism award for excellence.

Date: October 27, 2026
Location: CSUF Center for Oral and Public History, PLS 600, Pollak Library South
Time: 5:30 PM

Attention CSUF students:COPH is now accepting applications for archival interns for the academic year! Use the QR code t...
08/21/2026

Attention CSUF students:
COPH is now accepting applications for archival interns for the academic year! Use the QR code to apply to this opportunity, and email COPH archivist Natalie Navar with any questions
[email protected]

Prof. Cora Granata recently met up with her former grad student and History alum Jennifer Keil at the Holocaust Museum O...
08/20/2026

Prof. Cora Granata recently met up with her former grad student and History alum Jennifer Keil at the Holocaust Museum Orange County to discuss potential collaborations. Jennifer is currently developing the museum’s expansion.  While a student at CSUF, Jennifer conducted oral histories for Dr. Granata’s From Hitler’s Europe to the Golden State oral history project, and she is drawing on that training.  The immersive Holocaust Museum Orange County will include oral histories and community-donated artifacts.  Be a part of the story and learn more at holocaustmuseumoc.org

Attention CSUF faculty:Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, September 17th at 4PM PS...
08/17/2026

Attention CSUF faculty:
Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, September 17th at 4PM PST. If you can’t join us in person, email [email protected] to receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

Attention CSUF faculty:Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, September 7th at 4PM PST...
08/17/2026

Attention CSUF faculty:
Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, September 7th at 4PM PST. If you can’t join us in person, email [email protected] to receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

Interested in starting your own oral history project and learning oral history methodology?Dr. Natalie Fousekis, Directo...
06/22/2026

Interested in starting your own oral history project and learning oral history methodology?
Dr. Natalie Fousekis, Director of the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History, will lead a virtual oral history workshop on September 19th, 2026 from 10am-1pm PST on Zoom! This workshop will introduce you to the preparation, recording, transcription and archival organization of oral histories, and will also include a Q&A. Registration is open until September 5th.
Register here:
https://coph.fullerton.edu/services/workshops.html

Titans Day of Giving is Live!Today, we are fundraising through Titans Day of Giving! Help us bring history to life by su...
03/11/2026

Titans Day of Giving is Live!

Today, we are fundraising through Titans Day of Giving! Help us bring history to life by supporting the Center for Oral and Public History (COPH) at Cal State Fullerton! COPH is dedicated to preserving the voices of diverse communities and individuals whose experiences have shaped Southern California and influenced national and global narratives. Your donation directly contributes to our mission by funding the hiring of student assistants who play a critical role in conducting oral histories, editing transcripts, digitizing audio tapes and photographs, and much more.

By giving to COPH, you provide students with invaluable hands-on experience in the field of history, equipping them with essential skills for future employment in oral and public history. Your support also enhances access to our collections for a wide range of users, from students and scholars to journalists and filmmakers. Preserve these powerful stories and ensure they remain accessible for generations to come!

Want to multiply your impact? There will be matching challenges at 6 am, 9am, Noon, 6pm and 8pm. Donations made at these times will be doubled until the matching money runs out!
Donate here or scan the QR code below to help us reach our goal: https://titansgive.fullerton.edu/giving-day/108355/department/108451

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