Capturing the Past and Shaping the Future
The National Aerospace Library's Oral History Project is now two years strong, preserving personal experiences in aviation and aerospace.
History is not just about dates and major events, but also about everyday moments that are easily forgotten. Many organizations are turning to oral history to preserve these experiences.
In 2024, the National Aerospace Library launched an initiative to capture first-hand accounts of life in aviation and aerospace from untold stories. These stories offer valuable insights, helping professionals navigate current challenges and inspiring future generations.
- A trained team of volunteers has completed 27 interviews.
- The results highlight the importance of preserving personal stories.
These stories offer valuable insights that can help today’s professionals navigate current challenges - sometimes by learning from past mistakes - and serve to inspire current and future generations.
Author's summary: Preserving personal experiences in aviation and aerospace through oral history.