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The Negro Landholder Of Georgia And His White Counterpart, 1860-1900, Richard L. Parks

Student Work

History, for any generation of historians, will be different from the history written by earlier generations of historians. Events, as well as obscure people who have been ignored by earlier historians, now are beginning to receive the attention they deserve. The history of the Negro in the United States is one of those previously obscure subjects. Individuals seeking information or understanding about the historical role of the Negro in the United States seek special courses or special information. General works in American history deal almost exclusively with white Americans. It has only been with the increasing interest about the Negro …

The English Public Health Movement, 1838-1848, Rebecca Dale

Honors Theses

Parliament passed its first comprehensive public health act in 1848. Prior to that time Britain as well as other European countries had mostly just tolerated insanitary conditions.

In English medieval towns people threw their garbage onto the narrow streets where animals--pigs, cattle, ducks--roamed, Houses were built with projections over the streets which blocked light and ventilation. There were few qualms about slaughtering animals on the streets. The common method of sewerage was by cesspools which in some cases were built underneath the houses and in most cases were cleaned out only once every several years by the "dust-collectors". Even in …

Government And Life In The Latin Kingdom Of Jerusalem, Jane S. Brantley

Honors Theses

It is the purpose of this paper to look at the government and way of life settlers established in Jerusalem and to investigate problems which led to its fall in 1187.

O'Neill, Nebraska The First Quarter Century, Gregory R. Passewitz

Student Work

A little less than one hundred years have passed since the founding of the present day city of O'Neill, Nebraska. Located in Holt County along of John O'Neill, its founder. From its conception the settlement grew in population and influence until it became the county seat as well as the center of a fine stock raising country.

The Agricultural Marketing Act Of 1929: A Study Of The Legislative Process, Donald L. Wilson

Student Work

On June 15, 1929, President Herbert Hoover signed the Agricultural Marketing Act into law bringing to a close eight years of intensive work by many people interested in the farm problem. Thus, the President had redeemed a campaign pledge to call a special session of Congress and secure a far-reaching piece of farm legislation. The course of agricultural relief, from its origin in the farm depression to the enaction of the new law, was influenced by practical politicians, professional farm representatives, and economic theorists. Each group had an impact on the final solution.

History Of Thorp, Kittitas County, State Of Washington To 1901, William R. Fields Jr.

Master of Education Graduate Projects

This paper presents the history of Thorp, Washington, from its beginning to 1901. The study covers settlement, economic development, educational facilities, occupations, land use, road construction, and cultural characteristics of this area. It is presented in a chronological format with a topical table of contents for easy reference. A list of taped interviews is included in the appendix.

Recommendations included use as a resource for teachers and students in the elementary and secondary school of Ellensburg, Washington.

A Political History Of The Poll Tax In Virginia, 1900-1950, Conley L. Edwards

Master's Theses

The poll tax occupies a unique place in Virginia's suffrage history. Basically a twentieth century device ostensibly originated to provide revenue for the state by requiring payment of a fee before the exercise of the franchise, there was probably no other practice quite as foreign to the expanding suffrage traditions of Virginia's history as the poll tax. The only precursor to this tax was a capitation tax levied intermittently, the first such tax appearing in 1623 in the form of a levy of ten pounds of tobacco to meet the debt arising from defenses against local Indians. Free Negroes and …

The History Of The Abbasid Caliphate In Egypt During The Mamluk Period 659-923 A.H./1261-1517 A.D., Ben Ndike Tobg-Nsangou

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Nebraska Progressivism: A Study Of The 1907 And 1909 Legislative Sessions, Timothy E. Blankenship

Student Work

The post-Civil War era in America was one of immense expansion; its developmental process involve industrailizaiton, urbanization, and immigration. The entrepreneurs who led the development of industrailization have received praise from some historians and condemnation from others. Louis M. Hacker has referred to these business leaders as "Captains of Industry." He spoke of their talents, their innovations, their organizational abilities, and suggested that these men were always attempting "... to expand production, to lower costs, and to make more goods and services available to the people.... the net result of their efforts was substantial progress for the entire nation."

The Great Depression In Weber County, Utah: An Exercise In Oral History, Mack S. Taft

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

By use of oral history techniques, about fifty persons, in eleven occupations, who had lived in Weber County during the Great Depression, who were interviewed concerning their life experiences during the depression. Tape recordings were made and transcriptions were taken from the tapes. These transcripts were presented to each person interviewed for approval. A signed statement granting permission to place transcripts in the Library at Utah State University and The Utah Historical Society was secured from each interviewee.

From this study it became evident: 1. The memory of man is not always accurate in detail information, yet has great capacity …

A History Of Brigham Young College, Logan, Utah, Arnold K. Garr

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Before Brigham Young College was founded in 1877, a variety of schools existed in Utah. The Mormons at first, and later the Protestants and Catholics made significant contributions to education in the territory.

Education has always played an important role in the philosophy of the Mormon church. In the early days of church history, the Mormons founded schools in the places they settled. This policy continued when they settled in Utah.

The Antecedents Of Council Bluffs, Iowa: From Exploration To Town Charter, Phillip L. Cooper

Student Work

As odd as it may seem the second oldest, second largest city in the eastern Nebraska-southwestern Iowa, area has been a neglected topic for historians. At a time when almost every town and way station has had its history written Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been overlooked. This study is an attempt to at least partially fill the void. Council Bluffs' history is far too long and complex to relate in one study of this type, but hopefully, it will be considered as a beginning.

With Benefit Of Clergy: Catholic Church Support For The National Agricultural Workers Union In Louisiana, 1948-1958., Thomas A. Becnel

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Captive Of The Crossroads: Chapters In The Economic, Social, Political And Historical Development Of Panama, 1821-1902., Alejandro Perez-Venero Jr

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

New Mexico In The Aftermath Of The Anglo-American Conquest, 1846-1861., Alvin R. Sunseri

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Amos Pinchot And Atomistic Capitalism: A Study In Reform Ideas., Rex Oliver Mooney

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The United States Army In The South, 1789-1835. (Volumes I And Ii)., Tommy Richard Young Ii

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Democratic Presidential Politics: 1918-1932. (Volumes I, Ii And Iii)., Leah Marcile Taylor

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Refugee Home Society : Its Origin, Operation And Results, 1851-1876., Peter. Carlesimo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 40-07, page: . Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1973.

The Image Of The Benighted South: Its Origins And Impact, 1919-1936., James Paisley Hendrix Jr

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Negro Legislators In Louisiana During Reconstruction., Charles Vincent

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Reconstruction Ku Klux Klan: A Survey Of The Writings On The Klan With A Profile And Analysis Of The Alabama Klan Episode, 1866-1874., William Dudley Bell

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Historian As Lobbyist: J. Franklin Jameson And The Historical Activities Of The Federal Government., Alan Harvey Ginsberg

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Concepts Of Americanism, 1919-1929., James Wallace Webb

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Box Elder Stake Academy In Its Historical Setting, Byron L. Parkinson

Theses and Dissertations

The Box Elder Stake Academy was a part of the Church System of Academies under the direction of Karl G. Maeser. The historical setting of Box Elder County is rather unique. It was here that Lorenzo Snow directed one of the most successful forms of the United Order. The nearby city of Corinne was established as one of the few gentile cities in Utah, and from there a new crusade to end Mormon rule in Utah was begun.

The Box Elder Stake Academy was one of the first academies created under the direction of the First Presidency of the Church. …

The Des Moines Rapids: A History Of Its Adverse Effects On Mississippi River Traffic And Its Use As A Source Of Water Power To 1860, Donald L. Enders

Theses and Dissertations

During the 19th Century, the Mississippi River was the chief commercial highway in the United States. But for two impediments, the Upper and Lower (Des Moines) Rapids, its entire course of 2400 miles would have offered an untroubled thoroughfare to watercraft.

The federal government, as well as private concerns, attempted throughout the better part of that century to alleviate the river of its barriers and to develop its rapids as a source of power. Those attempts were disappointingly unsuccessful, however, and not until the advent of the 20th Century, when the nation had matured both economically and technologically, was the …

Zion's Camp, Wilburn D. Talbot

Theses and Dissertations

In 1831, Jackson County, Missouri, was designated as a place of refuge for the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Attempts to establish permanent residence in their Zion ended in bloodshed and violence. An army was raised to go to the aid of those cast out of their homes. This thesis pays particular attention to the recruiting of the army and the gathering of money and provisions, the trek to Missouri, and the interaction of those promoting and opposing the camp.

The trek from Kirtland, Ohio, to Jackson County, Missouri, revealed frustrations, hardships, strengths, weaknesses, and …

John Prince Of Sandwich And The Payment Of Rebellion Losses Claims In The Western District Of Upper Canada/Canada West, 1837-1849., David W. Rudkin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Dept. of History, Philosophy, and Political Science. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis1973 .R97. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 40-07, page: . Thesis (M.A.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 1973.

Dissension Within The English Classical School: An Integration Of The Thought Of William F Lloyd,, Richard Mario Romano

Graduate Dissertations and Theses

Probably more has been written about the English classical economists than any other group in the history of economic thought. While the bulk of this literature concentrates on the major figures of the period, i.e. Adam Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, and J.S. Mill, there is also a considerable amount of material devoted to the works of a less influential group which includes James Mill, DeQuincy, Mcculloch, and Senior. By now the role of all these figures is fairly well understood and attention has shifted to the views of lesser known individuals within the classical period who, foreshadowing later developments in economic …

A Historical Study Of "The Railroad In The Sky", Robert Lee Wise

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Taken from the introduction:

This investigation is concerned with the history of Bodie, California as a mining town and will cover briefly a history of the area before going into the main body of the paper which will research the railroad that served the mining camps of the Bodie area, as well as briefly researching neighboring railroads, to show the roles they played in the building up of this east of the Sierras town. This paper will also go into the politicing and business maneuvering of the Bodie Railroad in an effort to get connections with outside rails -- a …