Preserving Collective Memory
Suggestions for Contributions
Contributions to the digital archive play a vital role in safeguarding the history of Dora Bisoi and Odisha’s tribal freedom movement. Researchers, historians, educators, and community members are encouraged to share authentic materials that help document and interpret this legacy. Valuable contributions may include historical documents, photographs of memorials or artifacts, maps, research papers, articles, books, audio recordings of oral histories, and visual illustrations based on verified sources. Each submission helps enrich the archive and ensures that diverse perspectives—especially tribal voices—are represented.
To maintain historical accuracy and credibility, contributors should provide contextual information along with their materials. This may include the source, approximate date, location, and a brief explanation of relevance. Oral narratives and community memories are particularly important, as they preserve knowledge not always found in written records. By combining academic research with lived experience, the digital archive can become a comprehensive and inclusive resource that supports education, research, and cultural preservation for future generations.