Seldovia Museum Oral History Project

The Seldovia Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the unique culture and history of the Seldovia community. One of our goals is to improve our collection of audio/visual materials that tell the stories, memories and traditional ways of life in Seldovia. We are doing this survey to gage community interest in an Oral History program to help preserve this history. The information you share with us will help us determine how to pursue this project. Thank you for your time and your interest in Seldovia!

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* 1. Do you live in Seldovia/Seldovia Village?

Yes

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* 2. How many years have you lived here?

0-10

11-20

21-40

41-60

more than 60

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* 3. How many times have you been to the Seldovia Museum?

1-5

6-10

11-20

more than 20

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* 4. Would you be interested in learning about Seldovia history and traditions through short films?

I would be very interested and would come to the Museum on my own to watch them

I would be interested and would attend a program where some of the films were shown

I would be somewhat interested

I am not interested but I support the idea

I do not think this is a project the Museum should take on

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* 5. Would you be interested in sharing audio/visual or photographic materials in your collection with the Seldovia Museum, in exchange for help preserving and/or digitizing them?

I would be very interested and would like to participate

I am not very interested but I support the idea

I am not interested but I know someone who might be

I do not think this is a project the Museum should take on

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* 6. Would you be interested in participating in an oral history project, by sharing your story or by interviewing a friend or family member?

I would be very interested and would like to participate

I am not very interested but I support the idea

I am not interested but I know someone who might be

I do not think this is a project the Museum should take on

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* 7. What areas of Seldovia culture and history do you find most interesting? Check all that apply.

Alaska Native cultural traditions

Russian and European-American cultural traditions

Life in Seldovia before the earthquake

Seldovia's maritime and fishing culture

Living off the land: harvesting wild foods and medicinals

Traditional skills such as cabin-building, boat-building and so on

How Seldovia has changed over time

Other: