Definition

An ornamental tablet affixed to a wall, surface or freestanding object and principally using text to commemorate a person or event.

Class

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Legacies Classification

Choose Memorial Object from the drop down menu.

Memorial Type

Choose Plaque/Marker from the drop down menu.

Memorial Context

From the drop down menu, choose the affiliation that connects the memorial to the Legacies of American Slavery database. Definitions can be found here.

Memorialized Subject

Type in the name or names of the individuals [LAST NAME, FIRST NAME] that the memorial is dedicated to or representative of OR/AND attach the person item if applicable.

Title

Plaque OR Marker memorializing SUBJECT OF PLAQUE/MARKER

Ex. Plaque memorializing Rosa Parks.

Background and Context

Include a description of the history of the memorial that is around 250 words that includes:

• Brief summary of the context of the items creation
• Biographical details about creator if applicable and available
• Biographical details about person or event represented or memorialized if applicable and available