51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó

Biography

Barbara Tabach, an expert on techniques and methods for preserving personal and family histories, is the Veteran's Voices Project director for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

Her past work has included collecting oral histories and serving a leading role in the creation of two digital projects in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Libraries’ Special Collections:

• African American Experience of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp

In addition, she has assisted with oral history projects of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp historic neighborhoods and longtime residents.

Tabach believes in the power of the human story and the value of collecting the voices that tell the stories. She has published two books on the topic: and , co-authored with Polly Clark (Iowan Books).

Tabach serves on the board of the Southwest Oral History Association.