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  • History of Science, Technology, and Medicine
  • Oral History
  • Social Sciences

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  • Historical research interviews present unique methodological and pragmatic challenges.
  • Anonymity and the recovery of practical memories are key concerns.
  • Institutional contexts often favor more structured social science projects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the distinctiveness of historical research interviews in science, technology, and medicine.
  • To compare these interviews with methods used by oral historians and social scientists.
  • To address methodological, pragmatic, and institutional challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Reflection on three distinct historical research interview projects.
  • Analysis of methodological and pragmatic aspects, including anonymity and memory recovery.
  • Examination of institutional challenges and comparisons with social science practices.

Main Results:

  • Oral historians offer valuable insights into research ethics and interviewee empowerment.
  • Historical interviewers can make distinct choices in design, interpretation, and publication.
  • Triangulation across sources is beneficial for "historical fieldwork".

Conclusions:

  • Historical research interviews require specific ethical considerations, particularly regarding interviewee agency.
  • Adopting a "historical fieldwork" approach, integrating interviews with other sources, strengthens research.
  • The field can benefit from adopting best practices in ethical conduct while retaining unique methodological approaches.