Chapter 6 Part 1

Promotion
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Chapter 6 and Oral
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Promotion of Local and Oral History
and Other Related Topics
 Churchill wrote:
- The study of local history provides foundation and substance of national history.
- Local history thus enriches our understanding of our national history.
 The study of local history would lead us to better understanding of our country and people.
 Boncan said:
- “a person who loves his town, province or region seeks to know more about the culture and
traditions which are closely knitted with the historical development of that town, province or region,
vis-a-vis the country generally, finds it easier to love a larger and therefore more unfamiliar body
politic such as country.”
Local and Oral History
Understanding the Meaning and Importance of Local and Oral History
The Meaning of Local and Oral History
 Tan 1997 – Local history deals with the history of villages, barrios,
towns, cities, provinces, region as well as the personalities and
contributors to their political, economic, social and cultural
development.
 Sturtevart – Local history is focused on the description of past
culture of a certain place based on written documents with specific
chronologies.
Simply defined, local history is the collective experiences of

a group of people while oral history is a methodology where
first hand reminiscences of historical events of an
eyewitness are recounted through the intervention of a
historian.
 Oral history – is a kind of history which exists not in written literature

but in oral traditions, narratives, and personal experiences, which are
passed on orally from generation to generation like folklore (kuwentong
bayan) epic poems, beliefs, customs and traditions.
 Tan – Oral history is vital in the integration of Philippine society and is

definitely one way of bringing out diverse communities together.
 Agoncillo – Oral history as history based not only on interviews with

old men and women but more significantly with government officials and
private individuals who were directly or indirectly involved in the
occurrence of certain events.
 Louis Starr – Defined oral history as “a primary source material
obtained by recording the spoken words-generally by means of planned,
pre-recorded interviews-of persons deemed to harbor hitherto
unavailable information worth saving.”
 Sousa Maia (1991) – with orals history, people, like the minorities and
women, are given a voice.
 Oral history provides historians another tool for re-examining the past
and making history more meaningful to a greater number of people.
 Stephen Everett – “Oral history is an essential means of preserving the

experience of past battles and of imparting that experience young
soldiers.”
The Importance of Local and Oral History to National Development
 How important is local and oral history to national development?
 Tan – He stressed that in all the processes generated by local initiatives

in an atmosphere of meaningful freedom, the role of local history is vital.
 Pointing to the definition of history as simply an organized record of the

meaningful, he emphasized that as such, it becomes the essential
reservoir of local data and memories of events, realities and things that
constitute the essence of local life.
 Local and oral history is fundamental to national interest. Why?
 Ours is a country of diverse culture. But despite this, we can be united

by simply not allowing one group of people, specifically those in the
“Imperial Manila,” to dictate on or influence the entire nation.
 “National Interest,” should represent the numerous localities, sectors,
and ethnic groups from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi regardless of creed,
origins, race, age and gender.”
 Can national history be written without local history?
 Yes, it can. But it cannot be truly a national history since “National

history must derive substance and sustenance from local history data
and interpretations before it can establish valid national generalizations.”
 We can only understand better our national history if we know the history
of our own locality.
 The study of local and oral history helps in assessing the capability
of a place or a group of people; in discovering and propagating
local traditions and culture; in enriching and deepening one’s
appreciation of his origin; in becoming proud of his roots.
How to Start Writing Local and Oral History
 Venturing on writing a local history is neither easy or difficult. What

is important is that one who is doing it, has the passion, the genuine
interest in what he is embarking on.
1. Know what he would like to research on and

write about – One may start with a question
about a particular event, person, institution, ritual,
customs and traditions of the people in a
particular place, etc.
2. Methodology to be used – It may be

library and archival work or research based
on documents.
3. What and who will be the source of the data

which provide the answer to what you are
researching on and will be writing about?
4. Analysis of data – It is very important and

crucial in the writing of local and oral history. A
researcher must always bear in mind that not
all data gathered are reliable.
 Apilado, gave the following characteristics for it to be considered a

good historical account:
1. It must be an original work.

2. It deals with a subject matter which is of historical value, or “may
saysay.”
3. It must meet basic academic standards expected of any written
work.
Museums
Museums
 Ahern wrote:
- “Children need museums and museums need children. If they
are learn about the past, they need the kind of experiences that
historical museums offer.”
Definition and Historical Development
of Museums
Museums
 It is a Latin word derived from
 Statutes of the International the Greek word mouseion,
Council of Museums (ICOM) – Is a which means place for the
non-profit, permanent institution in muses or for study.
the service of society and its
development.  Refers to building in which
objects of historical, scientific,
artistic, or cultural interest are
stored and exhibited.
of Museums
 Museums only developed in the form in which they are currently known them at the beginning of
the Age of Enlightenment in Europe when amateur scientist began to collect the material evidence
of what was still widely assumed to be God’s creation.
 16th century – Many European noblemen have cabinet of curiosities containing the unaccountable
wonders of nature such as fossil teeth and flint tools and, increasingly, natural and cultural artifacts
gleaned from the newly discovered far-flung corners of the world.
 17th century – Some of these collections have begun to be systematically studied and categorized.
of Museums
It was the world’s first university

art museum.
Its first building was built in 1678
and opened on May 24, 1863.
It was built to house the cabinet of
curiosities Elias Ashmole gave to
the Oxford University in 1677.
ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM IN OXFORD
of Museums
It was the largest art museum in

the world established in 1793.
It was originally as palace built

during the reign of Louis XIV.
LOUVRE MUSEUM IN PARIS, FRANCE

The Importance of Museums
Museums are rich depositories of culture.

Museum visits will teach students to love our country know our
history and appreciate our identity as a people.
Science museums – offer a closer look at real specimens of nature and

technology
Natural history museums – offer a window into the natural world
Art museums – provide glimpses at our cultural understanding
through artwork in different period and foster creative inspiration
Technology museums – teach us where all of the gadgets we use

come from, how things work and push people to think about
engineering
History museums – teach us to learn from our mistakes to have a
glimpse of the old life, to learn about the past and know our cultural
heritage
Museums helps people understand the world by using objects and

ideas to interpret the past and present and explore the future.
Museums provide safe storage for both natural and man-made

artifacts, plus the exhibition of these artifacts to the public.
Museums are like the tangible Internet.

Museums help promote and preserve our cultural heritage.
Museums teach critical thinking, empathy and other generally

important skills and dispositions.
Museums are institutions that care for a collection of artifacts and

other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance.
The National Museum of the
Philippines
It is the repository and custodian

of the artistry of a creative people
and specimens of historical wealth
of the land.
Philippines
It was established in Manila on October 29, 1902.
It was first called the Insular Museum of Ethnology, Natural History and
Commerce.
It had a turbulent history having been transferred and merged with
other offices, abolished, re-created and re-organized.
Philippines
National Museum - Envisions a Filipino nation unified by a

deep sense of pride in their common identity, cultural
heritage, and natural patrimony, and imbibed with the spirit of
nationalism and strong commitment to the protection and
dissemination of legacy.
Philippines
National Museum – It has for its mission the acquisition,

documentation, preservation, exhibition, and fostering
scholarly study and appreciation of works of arts, specimens,
and cultural and historical artifacts.
It also serves as an educational institution as well as a

scientific organization.
Philippines
National Commission for Culture and the Arts Committee on

Museums (NCCA-COM) – Aims to make the museum effective
tool of learning for all.

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The Meaning of Local and Oral History

The Meaning of Local and Oral History

Simply defined, local history is the collective experiences of

The Meaning of Local and Oral History

 Oral history – is a kind of history which exists not in written literature

 Tan – Oral history is vital in the integration of Philippine society and is

The Meaning of Local and Oral History

 Agoncillo – Oral history as history based not only on interviews with

The Meaning of Local and Oral History

 Stephen Everett – “Oral history is an essential means of preserving the

The Importance of Local and Oral History to National Development

 How important is local and oral history to national development?

 Tan – He stressed that in all the processes generated by local initiatives

 Pointing to the definition of history as simply an organized record of the

The Importance of Local and Oral History to National Development

 Local and oral history is fundamental to national interest. Why?

 Ours is a country of diverse culture. But despite this, we can be united

The Importance of Local and Oral History to National Development

 Can national history be written without local history?

 Yes, it can. But it cannot be truly a national history since “National

The Importance of Local and Oral History to National Development

 Venturing on writing a local history is neither easy or difficult. What

1. Know what he would like to research on and

2. Methodology to be used – It may be

3. What and who will be the source of the data

4. Analysis of data – It is very important and

 Apilado, gave the following characteristics for it to be considered a

1. It must be an original work.

It was the world’s first university

It was the largest art museum in

It was originally as palace built

LOUVRE MUSEUM IN PARIS, FRANCE

Museums are rich depositories of culture.

Science museums – offer a closer look at real specimens of nature and

Technology museums – teach us where all of the gadgets we use

Museums helps people understand the world by using objects and

Museums provide safe storage for both natural and man-made

Museums are like the tangible Internet.

Museums help promote and preserve our cultural heritage.

Museums teach critical thinking, empathy and other generally

Museums are institutions that care for a collection of artifacts and

It is the repository and custodian

It was established in Manila on October 29, 1902.

National Museum - Envisions a Filipino nation unified by a

National Museum – It has for its mission the acquisition,

It also serves as an educational institution as well as a

National Commission for Culture and the Arts Committee on

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