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A Study Of The Junior High School Intramural Sports Program In The Richmond Public Schools, Sattler Burns Anderson

Master's Theses

There has been much progress made in the field of intramural sports in the past forty years. With the rapid advancement and acceptance by leaders and students, it is imperative that educators strive to produce a better intramural sports program through continuous research. Because so much of the literature in this field has dealt with the high school or college intramural program, a more careful study needs to be made of the junior high school intramural sports program.

An Appraisal Of The Utility Of Current Measures In Estimating The Population Subregions Of Virginia, Mary Boehling Duley

Master's Theses

The need for estimating population below the state level during intercensal periods has been recognized for a number of years. Many varied methods have been suggested as possible measures; this thesis will examine and test some of these current measures with respect to the situation in Virginia and will also experiment with a new technique.

Some Views Of Slavery From The Writings Of Virginia Authors, 1824-1865, Josephine Mary Logan

Master's Theses

The period from 1824 to 1865 was a most critical one in the history of the United States. It was during those years that issues of great magnitude arose. After a period of discussion, views crystallized and finally became fundamental beliefs in the minds of the people of both the North and tho South. The result of those beliefs culminated in the Civil war. Tho issues were concerned chiefly with the question or states' rights, tho protective tariff, and, last but not least, with that of African slavery.

In Virginia, which had been the first of tho English colonies in …

A Study Of The Holley School For Negroes, Lottsburg, Virginia : "Our Three Acres", Jean Norris Booth

Master's Theses

Beneath the sturdy oaks that have weathered the stormy conflicts ot time, thare stands in Lottsburg District, Northumberland County, Virginia; the remains, now in crumbling deterioration, of a project for Negro education. Women, who prior to the War between the States had been Abolitionists, continued their work for the betterment of the Negroes at the cessation of hostilities.

An Analysis Of The Civil Defense Program In The Public Schools In Critical Target Areas And Target Areas In Virginia, Osborne Lawes

Master's Theses

Today, in a period of relative peace in the world, the radio and the press continually point out the constant threats to our nation's security. The role of the civilian is being more closely defined with our national security program with continuing emphasis being laid upon Civil Defense. The educator today must recognize his role in the program for furthering the security of the nation and above all must work toward the self-protection of bis school and his student body through active participation in the nation's Civil Defense Program