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Archives and artificial intelligence: The Métis Oral History Transcription Project by the Esplanade Archives

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  • Pype, Philip

    (City of Medicine Hat, Canada)

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This paper describes how the City of Medicine Hat Archives sought to determine the validity of transcribing its collection of well over 1,000 oral recordings, in order to enhance their accessibility. This endeavour — the Métis Oral History Transcription Project — was conducted during the summer of 2023, using Descript (a subscription-based artificial intelligence audio transcription application) to transcribe a selection of significant oral histories, cared for and made accessible through the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. As an act towards Truth and Reconciliation and to amplify voices historically stifled by the ‘official record’ that dominates so many archives, nine Métis oral histories were selected to be made more accessible to the public. The software proved extremely useful, but the transcription of oral recordings remains a labour-intensive undertaking. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/

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  • Pype, Philip, 2025. "Archives and artificial intelligence: The Métis Oral History Transcription Project by the Esplanade Archives," Journal of Digital Media Management, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 13(4), pages 369-379, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jdmm00:y:2025:v:13:i:4:p:369-379
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    Keywords

    archives; transcription; artificial intelligence; experimental archives; indigeneity; repatriation;
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    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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