Meringolo, Denise D.

Museums, Monuments, and National Parks

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ISBN 13:
9781558499409
author:
Meringolo, Denise D.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Massachusetts Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
22.61 x 14.99 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
History, United States, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£23.55

Description

Denise D. Meringolo explores the origins of public history in the United States, tracing its roots back to the 19th century when scientists and entrepreneurs collaborated to collect and preserve the nation's natural and cultural resources. This collaboration laid the groundwork for future governmental initiatives, including the Smithsonian Institution and the National Park Service. The development of the education-oriented National Park Service history program in the 1920s and 1930s marked a significant turning point in the field, establishing an institutional home for public historians while also highlighting tensions between administrators and practitioners. Today, as public historians establish a growing presence in universities across the United States and abroad, Meringolo's work provides valuable insight into the ongoing process of defining the scope and substance of public history. Through her research, Meringolo sheds light on the complex relationships between science, government, and culture that have shaped the field of public history over time.

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