A Guide to Oral History and the Law is the definitive go-to guide for oral historians interested in the legal issues that affect oral history. It is an easy read that is written succinctly and without complicated legal jargon. [A]n excellent resource for all oral historians as they plan, build, and run their oral history programs.
Patrick Russell, Oral ... Read moreHistory Review
Praise for the first edition: What this excellent volume does provide, in an interesting, well-read, carefully-developed manner, is a strong practical foundation for oral historians to stand upon in advance of their enterprise.
American Journal of Legal History
All historians whose subjects are still alive will benefit from this book, and I suspect that all historians will enjoy the crisp narrative. I hope this book finds its way into the hands of many historians and I look forward to hearing more about the ways that law shapes how we behave as historians, as we try to negotiate copyright and privacy law.
Oral History Review
Here is the essential legal guide for all those who interview, collect interviews for libraries and archives, or use interviews for their own research. As a history professor, lawyer, and judge, John Neuenschwander is uniquely qualified to explain the various aspects of oral history and the law and to help oral historians avoid legal problems and resolve those issues their work may encounter.
Donald A. Ritchie, author of Doing Oral History
John Neuenschwander is the undisputed expert regarding the legal aspects of oral history. He has been an outstanding and visible presence for practitioners in this field, and his writings have successfully addressed a significant need.
Libby Van Cleve, Yale University
This book is a 'must read' for oral historians, records managers, archivists, manuscript curators, librarians and lawyers who advise them.
Gary M. Peterson, Esq., co-author of Archives and Manuscript Law
[A] lively and accessible guide.
Oral History
Neuenschwander's clear articulation of ethical standards and their relationship to legal issues fills the gap when there is little or no precedent.
The American Archivist
A careful reading of this book will benefit anyone seeking to conduct, publish, or manage oral history interviews to high ethical standards and with low legal risk.
National Genealogical Society Quarterly
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