This thesis analyzes the construction of the public memory of Arthur Ashe, well known African American tennis player, breaker of racial barriers, activist, and humanitarian, through a discussion of a sampling of public displays that present his life and legacy. In particular, it analyzes two of the most prominent commemorations: the Arthur Ashe exhibit at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and the Arthur Ashe monument in Richmond, Virginia. Using newspapers, unpublished manuscript material, oral histories, and material culture, this thesis illustrates that both sport and society remember and memorialize Arthur Ashe the man, not the athlete. In doing so, this thesis explores how Arthur Ashe, himself, played a role in shaping the public dynamics of his legacy. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of History in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. / Spring Semester, 2010. / April 1, 2010. / International Tennis Hall of Fame, Race, Tennis, African American Athletes, Public History, Contested Memory, Collective Memory, Monument Avenue, Richmond / Includes bibliographical references. / Jennifer Koslow, Professor Directing Thesis; Andrew Frank, Committee Member; James Jones, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_180802 |
| Contributors | Norton, Kristen (authoraut), Koslow, Jennifer (professor directing thesis), Frank, Andrew (committee member), Jones, James (committee member), Dedman School of Hospitality (degree granting department), Florida State University (degree granting institution) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource, computer, application/pdf |
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