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Perform and Empower: Memorializing Elma Ina LewisMain MenuAn Introduction to the ProjectA Brief History of Elma LewisArgument For a Memorial to Elma LewisWhat is a Memorial?VisualizationA Look at the Histories of Roxbury and Franklin ParkEthics and Ethical ConsiderationsWorks CitedAnnotated BibliographyA discussion of several key academic sources used in this projectCatarina Tchakerian25ad4afddcbadb9da337561671d27145da1a70f1
This PDF comes from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. It marks the location of Elma Lewis's original Playhouse-in-the-Park programs, the Overlook Shelter Ruins, as "2" on the "Franklin Park Features" key on the second page.
The proposed memorial would be placed at this location, with particular consideration given to properly staging the memorial in light of the site's historic use as a performance venue. The specific placement of the memorial would be determined through consultation with civic personnel and stakeholders.