“Sprekende geschiedenis” works in partnership with communities, heritage organisations, museums, archives and researchers to encourage, support and develop oral history projects. Through clear and consistent communication, we work together to increase the visibility and impact of the stories being shared.
Guidelines
Communication
Here you’ll find all communication tools and guidelines for the use of our name and logos.
Communication tools and guidelines
Use of name and attribution
The full name of our organisation is National Hub for Oral History “Sprekende geschiedenis”. Please use this name in formal communication, such as official documents, project proposals, press releases and publications. For informal communication — including social media, newsletters or flyers — the shortened name “Sprekende geschiedenis” may be used.
“Sprekende geschiedenis” should be written as follows, regardless of language:
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The S in Sprekende is capitalised; the rest is in lowercase
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There is a space between Sprekende and geschiedenis
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The quotation marks (“ ”) used in the logo may also be used in written text, but this is not required.
Logos: guidelines & downloads
To ensure a consistent and recognisable visual identity, we have set out a few guidelines for using our logo:
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Always leave sufficient white space around the logo.
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Use the logo only in its original colours and proportions.
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Do not alter the shape, colour or aspect ratio of the logo.
Would you like to use the Sprekende geschiedenis logo for a publication, collaboration or acknowledgement? Download the appropriate logo package below:
“Sprekende geschiedenis” logo – suitable for general use, such as social media, newsletters or flyers.
“Sprekende geschiedenis” logo including ‘Knooppunt’ – intended for formal communication, such as official documents, project proposals, press releases and publications.
Download the logo set here
he ZIP files contain the logo in various formats (PNG, SVG) and colour versions (colour, black, white).
Social media
We are active on various social media platforms to highlight our projects, partners and developments. You can find us on:
When sharing news related to our projects and activities, feel free to tag us on LinkedIn via [@Sprekendegeschiedenis] and use relevant hashtags such as #oralhistory and #sprekendegeschiedenis to improve visibility.
Newsletter
Each month, we send out a newsletter featuring the latest news and developments in the field of oral history. Subscribe via our website to stay informed about events, projects and collaborations.