The attached handouts have been updated to reflect a more accurate statement of the level of designation required for U.S. properties to be nominated for the Tentative List or as a final nomination. Specifically:
Properties in the U.S. are required to have owner consent and be considered “nationally significant,” that is a National Historic Landmark,… more »
An updated description of the process underway by the GSU World Heritage U. S. Civil Rights Sites initiative.
An update of the overview of the GSU World Heritage U. S. Civil Rights Sites project.
Remarks by Dr. Michael Tomlan, Cornell University, presented at the U.S. Civil Rights Sites World Heritage Symposium at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, April 21, 2017. Click here for link to video of his presentation (Tomlan’s intro and remarks begin at 41:20)
Outline of remarks by Mr. Paul Kapp, University of Illinois-Champaign, presented at the U.S. Civil Rights Sites World Heritage Symposium at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, April 21, 2017. Click here for link to video of his presentation.
A discussion of the concepts of authenticity and integrity, as defined by UNESCO’s World Heritage program and the National Park Service, by Laura Drummond of Georgia State University.
A list of resources for World Heritage nominations, including sources on general information, protection, tourism, education and web addresses, compiled by Laura Drummond of Georgia State University.
A list of the organizations and entities involved in a World Heritage nomination, by Stephen Morris and Phyllis Ellin of the Office of International Affairs, National Park Service. Based on a presentation made at the World Heritage U. S. Civil Rights Sites Symposium on April 20, 2017.
World Heritage Roles & Responsibilities
An overview of the World Heritage process by Stephen Morris and Phyllis Ellin of the Office of International Affairs, National Park Service. Based on a presentation made at the World Heritage U. S. Civil Rights Sites Symposium on April 20, 2017.
The schedule for the World Heritage U. S. Civil Rights Sites Symposium to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 20-22, 2017.
