Includes information on the types of cemeteries in the United States, as well as how to do research in and about them (includes information on photographing and rubbing tombstones)
Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society; v. 32.
Notes
"Published by the Pennsylvania German Society ... and distributed to its members as a benefit of membership for the calendar year 1998 (Volume 32)"--t.p. verso.
The life and work of tombstone carver, Joseph Brownmiller.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-243) and index.
Summary
"As a nation we bring many perspectives to our commemorative places and our ideas may change over time, especially on difficult topics like slavery and racism. Why a place is saved and how it is interpreted to visitors has much to do with our collective memory of the events that took place there. Using the skills of an archaeologist and a historian, Paul Shackel examines four well-known Civil War-era National Park sites and shows us how public memory shaped their creation and continues to shape their interpretation. Shackel shows us that 'public memory' is really 'public memories'. and interpretation may change dramatically from one generation to another as interpreters try to accommodate, or ignore, certain memories. Memory in Black and White is important reading for all who are interested in history and memory of landscapes, and will be especially useful to those involved in preserving and interpreting a controversial place." [from the publisher]
Photograph- Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Photograph- Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Description
Detail of monument to Spanish-American War veterans in Buchanan Park. Shows part of the barrel of the cannon and the cross-shaped U.S.A.-Cuba marker on the base of the monument.
Photograph- Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Photograph- Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Description
Plaque on monument to Spanish-American war in Buchanan Park. It reads "In Memoriam - U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898. This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine." On the shield are the words 'patriotism' and 'devotion'. On the back of the photo: "In fear that 'ours' had wound up in this California auction - I photographed 'ours' and it is intact!" - J. McMullin.
Photograph- Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
Photograph- Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
Description
Plaque in Buchanan Park in memorial of Spanish-American War veterans. It reads: "1898-1902 Erected by General Wm. S. McCaskey Camp United Spanish War Veterans, the City and County of Lancaster, in memory of Volunteers from Lancaster County in the Spanish-American War. The Powder tank donated by the U.S. Navy Department was recovered from the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The cannon and cannon balls were donated by the U.S. War Department under authority of a special act of Congress. Dedicated July 4, 1913. This Tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine."
