Scott Cook
December 21, 2023Anita’s work is something we treasure. I have always believed in leaving a record of our family's history to my children, grandchildren, and beyond, but I had no idea how captivating and meaningful the process would be. Our project soon became multigenerational, ...
Read MoreKenneth Roy Feinberg
December 21, 2023It’s been a wonderful experience. One great advantage of an oral history conducted by a pro, like yourself, is you think at the time you know everything you’re going to say and remember. And then in the context of a ...
Read MoreKaty & Shawki Ibrahim
December 21, 2023All we can say is that we were overwhelmed! The videos and print biographies were beautifully done, the music was most appropriate and, according to our three children, we looked great! Seeing ourselves on the video and sharing many experiences ...
Read MoreMarvin Schonberg
December 21, 2023You have a way of putting your subjects at ease and making them feel as though they and their personal stories are the most important of all the ones you have done.
Read MoreEllen Proxmire
December 20, 2023So many gave time and thought to our oral history project, but the key to its success is the work of Anita Hecht, the oral historian who conducted all the interviews. I found she was totally qualified to handle the ...
Read MoreCongressman David R. Obey
December 20, 2023Your skills as an oral historian are impressive — from start to finish — from researching a hell of a lot of information to careful interviewing to a beautiful final presentation. You were not only informed, but you asked intelligent ...
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