Abstract
Washington Park Cemetery (WPC) is an historically African American cemetery that has struggled to endure countless years of mistreatment and negligence. It is important to identify not only the cemetery itself as sacred, but also the legacies and stories of those who are laid to rest in the space. Provided is a comprehensive history of the once prominent African American cemetery that examines its origins, various controversies, and current physical state. Since the history of this cemetery has never been collected and compiled into a comprehensive document, this research serves as a historical tool that allows individuals to learn about the triumphs and hardships African Americans have experienced in life and death at WPC.
Committee Chair
Denise Ward-Brown
Committee Members
Dr. Williams F. Tate Michael R. Allen
Degree
Master of Arts (AM/MA)
Author's Department
American Cultural Studies
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Winter 12-2018
Language
English (en)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7936/1ckk-s965
Recommended Citation
Williams, Terri, "Washington Park Cemetery: The History and Legacies of a Sacred Space" (2018). Arts & Sciences Theses and Dissertations. 1678.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.7936/1ckk-s965
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