Symbolism and Statuary in the Context of Historically Exclusionary Institutions (Presentation Slides)

Abstract

Overview

• Why am I interested in this topic?

• History of Memorials, Key Organizations, and Manufacturers

• The University of Texas as a Case Study in Neo-Confederate
Memorials

• The Current Context and Present Day Concerns

• Questions to Ask about Confederate Memorials

• An Exemplar? The Davis Statue at the Briscoe Center for
American History

• Closing and Dialogue

Keywords: US higher education, diversity, equity, social justice, postsecondary education, colleges