I would suggest you look into a digital recorder. First, you don't have to buy any tapes & second there is now software you can buy that will do the transcribing in no time. That is what makes Oral Histories so labor intensive. Peter Lundskow Boulder History Museum _____ From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Mockler Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 7:41 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] tape recorders for oral histories Good morning! We are going to be starting an oral history project soon, but are in need of a small, portable tape recorder. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands or sources? We are interested in the kind that hold the standard-size tapes, not the micro ones. Thanks in advance! Kate Mockler Curator of Education and Exhibits Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-1885 _____ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail <http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/index.htm?ncid=A OLAOF00020000000970> ! ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).