2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Politics of Memory Construction of Slavery in U. S. History Museums
Project/Area Number |
21510252
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Area studies
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Research Institution | Tohoku University |
Principal Investigator |
OCHIAI Akiko 東北大学, 大学院・国際文化研究科, 准教授 (30264831)
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Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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Keywords | アメリカ合衆国 / 歴史系博物館 / 記憶の構築 / 記憶の構築 / 人種 / アメリカ黒人 |
Research Abstract |
This research has focused on how the memory of U. S. slavery (race)affected the establishment and management of history museums as well as their development of exhibitions and educational programs. As case studies, this research examined the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Harpers Ferry National History Park, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Charles H. Wright African American History Museum, and explored memory politics in their historical contexts.
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Research Products
(4 results)