The History of Science Society (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the challenges and opportunities in historical research concerning contemporary science, particularly emphasizing the role of oral history and manuscript collecting. It highlights issues such as the loss of important documents, the overwhelming abundance of modern communication, and the necessity for historians to adapt their methods to preserve and interpret oral narratives. The author suggests that oral history can contribute significantly to contemporary historical scholarship by encouraging systematic collections of primary materials and improving training for future historians.