Devised for the Talking history program following the official opening of the National Library's new Oral History and Sound Preservation studios and reading room. The program also features the Hazel de Berg Oral History collection, held in the National Library. Those recorded include the Governor-General Bill Hayden, Mark Cranfield - chief Oral History Officer (N.L.A.), Diana Rich (De Berg's daughter), Harold White (former National Librarian), Hazel De Berg and Dame Mary Gilmore.