Nellie Kennedy Marker, ReCap

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A photograph captures a poignant scene: an African American woman, likely enslaved as a "mammy," lies buried alongside the white family she served. Her surname differs from those resting beside her, a stark reminder of the societal norms that governed her life. The term "mammy" refers to a complex and often fraught stereotype. For more information on this topic, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammy_archetype and https://ferris.edu/jimcrow/mammies/. These images were taken at Micanopy Cemetery in Florida, months ago, using a student version of ReCap software.