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Illinois Wesleyan University

2000

History

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Editor's Note, Robert T. Schultz Jan 2000

Editor's Note, Robert T. Schultz

Constructing the Past

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Judith Sargent Murray: The "So-Called" Feminist, Sara Scobell Jan 2000

Judith Sargent Murray: The "So-Called" Feminist, Sara Scobell

Constructing the Past

This article discusses the writings of Judith Murray, and critiques the notion that she was an early feminist and supporter of women's right to move outside of the domestic sphere.


Booker T. Washington Biography: The Making Of The Making Of A Leader, Tim Mealiff Jan 2000

Booker T. Washington Biography: The Making Of The Making Of A Leader, Tim Mealiff

Constructing the Past

This article discusses the various biographies that have been written about Booker T. Washington and the social climates that these biographies have been written in.


From Potent To Popular: The Effects Of Racism On Chicago Jazz 1920-1930, Lynne Seago Jan 2000

From Potent To Popular: The Effects Of Racism On Chicago Jazz 1920-1930, Lynne Seago

Constructing the Past

This is a discussion of early jazz music and the changes in style it underwent because of racism. The author also admits her own biases in the end as well and discusses the difficulty in portraying history objectively.


Truth Of The Trains, Kate Miles Jan 2000

Truth Of The Trains, Kate Miles

Constructing the Past

This article discusses the "orphan trains" movement of the late 19th century and also discusses whether or not a more personal or objective approach to studying history is more accurate.


To Inoculate Or Not To Inoculate?: The Debate And The Smallpox Epidemic Of Boston In 1721, Shawn Buhr Jan 2000

To Inoculate Or Not To Inoculate?: The Debate And The Smallpox Epidemic Of Boston In 1721, Shawn Buhr

Constructing the Past

This article discusses the controversy over inoculating people with smallpox, particularly the way religious leaders formed both sides of the debate.


Title Page Jan 2000

Title Page

Constructing the Past

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Jan 2000

Table Of Contents

Constructing the Past

No abstract provided.


Lincoln's Courtships: A Reflection Of His Social Growth, Erika Rozinek '01 Jan 2000

Lincoln's Courtships: A Reflection Of His Social Growth, Erika Rozinek '01

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.