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William T. Sherman, Commanding General Of The Military Division Of The Mississippi, 1864-1866, Henry W. Johnson Jul 1953

William T. Sherman, Commanding General Of The Military Division Of The Mississippi, 1864-1866, Henry W. Johnson

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Much has been written about General William T. Sherman. His name appears in nearly every general account of the Civil War. But, after a careful examination of the field it has been found that one aspect of his career, namely, his role as Commanding General of the Military Division of the Mississippi, has been neglected. In part, this might have been expected. Since much of his work was of such a nature as to cause antipathy in a large portion of the present United States, it is understandable that Southerners might hesitate to write on it.


English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters May 1947

English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Upon exploring and surveying the field of contemporary English of the American Civil War, it was found that some research had been done on several aspects of the subject, which gives one a partial picture and understanding of British opinion at that time. Though the publications that have been made are important and valuable, they present only some elements of the situation and do not cover the whole period of the Civil War. It is the purpose of this study to present a survey of British opinion during the entire period of the American Civil War


English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters May 1947

English Contemporary Opinion Of The American Civil War, Vorice Jackson Waters

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

It is the purpose of this study to present a survey of British opinion during the entire period of the Civil War. An attempt has been made to analyze some fundamental factors underlying main events and to evaluate outstanding characters whose personalities were instrumental in determining public opinion.


The Rise And Effect Of Social Organizations In Louisiana During Reconstruction, Bernice C. Allain Jan 1943

The Rise And Effect Of Social Organizations In Louisiana During Reconstruction, Bernice C. Allain

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In treating this topic, The Rise And Effect of Socials Organizations in Louisiana During Reconstruction, the author's object is to show how these organizations come into existence. Their disrupture of social order in the State, and their permanent effect on the social thought of Louisiana. There were hundreds of organizations and societies in Louisiana, but they were either absorbed in the larger associations or were identical in purpose and effect. The organizations which were most influential in the change of social though in regard to the Negro in Louisiana, are herein treated


The Black And Tan Faction Of The Republican Party In Louisiana 1908 To 1936, Frederick Joseph Davis Jan 1943

The Black And Tan Faction Of The Republican Party In Louisiana 1908 To 1936, Frederick Joseph Davis

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Education For Negroes In New Orleans Prior To 1915, Marie Dejan Jan 1941

Education For Negroes In New Orleans Prior To 1915, Marie Dejan

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

The purpose of this story is to narrate the details of events covering the education of the Negro in New Orleans from the time of slavery to 1915. After the history of the private school movement, a comprehensive description of the origin of the public schools will be given.


Depressions, S Joseph Millet Jan 1933

Depressions, S Joseph Millet

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

We are facing at the present time one of the greatest depression known in the history of depressions. In order to relieve us of the terrible chaotic condition, the leading economists of the world are presenting many methods which they think will solve the problem. We are told many times in our newspapers and periodicals that things will come out alright in the long run. Well now, to understand precisely what this means, we would have to distinguish between society as a whole and the individuals who make up society.


The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra Jul 1929

The Rise Of The Short Story In American Letters, Mary M. Barra

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Like all other nations America too has had her birth in the literally world. Her beginning has not been less forceful than other nations. We find that English literature, undivided in the past, at the end of the nineteenth century has four divisions: British, American, Canadian, and Australian. The British is still the most important since it has the greatest literary background. But the steadily growing American literature ranks second to it. We glory in this heritage as much as the British because we feel that it belongs to us as well, and prize this tremendous possession