Definition

A static free-standing impermanent structure or exhibit, representational or non-representational, fabricated and displayed to commemorate or comment on a person or event. Examples include official public exhibits or displays, unofficial exhibits or displays, exhibits, displays, or memorials expressing protest, defiance, or commemoration.

Class

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Legacies Classification

Choose Memorial Event from the drop down menu.

Memorial Type

Choose Temporary Installation 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

[Exhibit or display] [celebrating, protesting, commemorating] [SUBJECT’S NAME or HISTORICAL EVENT]

Ex: “Black Lives Matter” banner displayed on Edmund Kirby Smith Memorial

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