Exploring the Intersections between Public Mourning, Memory, and Photography in Paulo Frontin (Brazil)

Abstract

Have you ever wondered how mourning subjectively shapes public memory? The public mourning - and grief - resulting from a train accident in 1943 left a deep mark on the community of Paulo Frontin, Brazil. In this text, we will explore how this feeling is intertwined with public memory and photography in the local community, offering some clues about its impact over eighty years ago. Based on Public History, the analysis sheds light on profound emotional impacts, prompting a reconsideration of how memory spaces intertwine with trauma and public memory.

Key-words: Public History. Public Memory. Mourning. Grief. Paulo Frontin Community.