The Kansas Oral History Collection
The voices of Kansans in our shared past have shaped our state’s character. They continue to influence our lives today and will do so into the future. Preserving those voices and integrating them into our cultural life is important to sustain the democratic values essential for a vibrant and healthy society.
Collections
Diverse Voices in Public Policy
Energy & Environment
Kansas Courts and the Rule of Law
Kansas Governors
Notable Kansans
Reflections on Water
Statehouse Conversations
Women, Then and Now Project
“At its heart, public policy is about people. Laws, rules, and programs grow from individuals interacting with one another. These are the stories behind those interactions.”
Jay Price, History Department Chair,
Wichita State University
The Kansas Oral History Collection
Kansas Oral History Project is currently exploring important late Twentieth Century public policy issues:
State budget • Education funding • Water policy • Taxation • Legislative culture • Urban vs Rural representation • Civility • Leadership • Inclusion and Diversity • Judicial System • Energy & Environment
and so many more, each with a unique story.