Oral History Collection

A living archive of multilingual interviews with North Texas community members involved in food and agriculture — documenting traditional practices, contemporary innovations, and the voices shaping our regional foodways.

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Our growing archive preserves knowledge about planting, harvesting, cooking, entrepreneurship, and community advocacy. Interviews feature farmers, gardeners, chefs, food entrepreneurs, and organizers, reflecting the rich tapestry of agricultural knowledge in North Texas. This collection supports research, teaching, and community engagement.

How It Works

Interviews are recorded with community members across North Texas in multiple languages.
Transcripts & metadata are prepared to support research and discovery.
Access is provided through UNT’s Oral History Program portal.

Languages & Themes

English Spanish Bilingual Seed Saving Urban Farming Culinary Arts Education

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Search interviews, transcripts, and related materials in the UNT Oral History portal.

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