| Autor: |
Otterstrom, Samuel M., Hood, Diana |
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Material Culture; Fall2023, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p23-44, 22p |
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This paper compares the thematic content and distribution of historical roadside markers in Florida and Virginia. Both states have State historical marker programs with extensive histories and organized marker designation protocols. We performed content analysis of both states' historical roadside markers and assigned. each marker up to four thematic categories according to the text on the markers. We then compared the percentages of each historical theme in both states to see how they diverged or converged in their relative depiction of history in their states, These differing historical emphases show the distinct histories of Florida and Virginia, even though they are both in a similar region of the country. The marker analyses also illustrate the varied emphasis that those who have managed these historical resources have placed on different elements of their histories, even where both states have had overlapping thematic experiences. Additionally, we classify historical markers according to their relative connection to the local landscape and the represented historical theme, which ratings can be applied to different sets of landmarks in others states and nations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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