OHMAR is guided by:

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

OHMAR is a non profit organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement of oral history. This body responds to the needs of those actively practicing or otherwise interested in oral history in the Mid-Atlantic region. OHMAR provides a forum for sharing information about the techniques and application of oral history, promotes standards of quality among practitioners, and assists those interested in the subject. Members include public and academic historians, librarians, archivists, teachers, folklorists, and independent researchers.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Support established and emerging oral historians in the practice of oral history by providing information and resources, an accessible community of expertise, and a vibrant professional and social network.

OUR CORE VALUES

Identified by our leadership and affirmed by our members, all priorities and actions will be guided by these five values:

OPENNESS
PASSION
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
EXPERTISE