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A Tale Of Two Houses, Transported : Virginia House And Agecroft Hall, Heather Lynn Skilton
A Tale Of Two Houses, Transported : Virginia House And Agecroft Hall, Heather Lynn Skilton
Master's Theses
This thesis examines why and how two couples in Richmond, Virginia came to purchase and transport from England to America two ancient English manor homes. A brief overvie\v of the backgrounds and ideas of Alexander and Virginia Weddell and Thomas C. and Elizabeth Williams, Jr. is offered, along with a look at the Richmond of the 1920s into which they brought these homes. As with any major undertaking such as this, the press and public had opinions to share, both in England and America, many of which are found in newspapers of the day. Articles, editorials, and letters to the …
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
Honors Theses
Colleges and Universities across the country grant students the opportunity for development in all areas of life. Within these educational institutions, student organizations play a major role by challenging students to become more involved and contribute to the University community. Social fraternities exemplify one popular means of student involvement. However, the appeal fraternities have on first-year students is unclear and individualistic. For some freshman students amidst an intense phase of transition, Greek organizations fulfill a desperate need for affiliation. They provide incoming students with a support structure and a network of friends who aid in the adaptation to an entirely …