Collection: Ian Brown Cemeteries Collection | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection contains four volumes of work submitted by students enrolled in the Blount Program's seminar "Marking Graves: Self and Society in Death" and ANT 444/544 "Anthropology and Cemeteries" at the University of Alabama. The courses were taught by Ian W. Brown who edited the volumes from 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. Research was conducted in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The object of the 2001, 2002, and 2004 classes was to examine how individuals and society are reflected in burial practices. 2005 saw a shift in focus as the class examined the differences between Anglo-American and African-American graveyards. The papers may examine burial patterns, customs, ornamentation, or simply be lists of interments.

Dates

2001 - 2005

Conditions Governing Access

Access to this collection has been restricted by Special Collections in order to preserve the original materials. Contact University Libraries Special Collections at archives@ua.edu or 205.348.0500 for information on access to this collection.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (4 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Papers submitted by students for credit in the Blount Program's seminar "Marking Graves: Self and Society in Death" and ANT 444/544 "Anthropology and Cemeteries" at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The papers consider how individuals and society are reflected in burial practices and the differences between Anglo-American and African-American graveyards. The papers may examine burial patterns, customs, ornamentation, or simply be lists of interments.