Stitching Stories: Crafting personal narratives using interconnected online resources

Learn about crafting personal narratives using various online resources at History House.

This workshop will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to delve into the rich tapestry of online resources available for uncovering life stories. By exploring interconnected platforms and databases, participants will gain the ability to piece together historical narratives and paint a picture of a person’s life. It will showcase the wealth of information available in digital format (including indexes, newspapers, government archives and genealogical websites), provide tips on search strategies, and highlight the importance of corroborating information across multiple sources to ensure accuracy.

When: Wednesday, 21 August at 11 am to 1 pm.
Where: History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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Mount York, c.1920 (RAHS Collection)

Course Outline

Introduction to personal narrative crafting with guidance on the following:

• Understanding the significance of interconnected online resources in crafting a narrative.
• Exploring indexes and digitised copies as sources for narrative materials.
• Techniques for navigating indexes and digitised archives effectively.
• Advice on organising digital content for narrative development.
• Ethical considerations in utilising digitised resources for storytelling.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Navigate various interconnected online resources for sourcing narrative materials.
• Have enhanced capacity to organise digital content to construct coherent personal narratives.
• Cultivate critical thinking and evaluation skills to assess the credibility and authenticity of resources.
• Gain ethical awareness and understanding of responsible use of resources for crafting narratives.
• Be confident in crafting narratives using interconnected online resources.

About the Speaker

Christine Yeats is an archivist, historical researcher and active supporter of local historical societies. Her research interests include the history of the Romani (Gypsies) in nineteenth-century Australia and attempts to introduce a silk industry into the Australian colonies. Christine has undertaken a range of consultancy projects, including significance assessments and biographical and local history research. She is President of the Federation of Australian Historical Society, Senior Vice President of the RAHS and a member of the Professional Historians Association (NSW & ACT).