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“Concrete Analysis Of Concrete Conditions”: A Study Of The Relationship Between The Black Panther Party And Maoism, Chao Ren
Constructing the Past
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Colonel Nathanial W. Daniels Of The 2nd Native Guard Volunteers, Myles Black
Colonel Nathanial W. Daniels Of The 2nd Native Guard Volunteers, Myles Black
Constructing the Past
A new officer it placed in the newly reoccupied Gulf Coast under command of a regiment of African Americans. Faced by discrimination and conflict among other units, Colonel Daniels bases his actions not by the color of another’s skin, but by the duty he was assigned.
Clara Schumann: A Woman Of Her Time, Gina Tangorra
Clara Schumann: A Woman Of Her Time, Gina Tangorra
Constructing the Past
Clara Schumann was the wife of the composer Robert Schumann, the mother of seven children, a famous concert pianist, and a talented female composer in a time when few women were active in both the private and public spheres. This paper seeks to present a more objective view of Clara Schumann beyond the superficial labels of wife, mother, pianist, and composer. By closely examining her early married life to Robert through the marriage diaries, as well as letters between the couple and Clara’s own personal diary, a more complex and often conflicted woman emerges from these pages.
The Intentions Behind The Creation Of Barbie, Briana Piche
The Intentions Behind The Creation Of Barbie, Briana Piche
Constructing the Past
Many researchers of Barbie are either entirely positive or negative in their outlook on the purpose of the doll. Some claim that Barbie was created for girls to have an imaginative outlet, but others say that Barbie was meant to confine and restrict women within a certain role. Many agree with the creator, Ruth Handler, that Barbie was a symbol of the independent woman; however, others believe she was limited to a traditional woman’s place in the 1950s and 1960s. Using Barbie novels published in the early 1960s, which have been analyzed by only few authors, and other primary and …
Going, Going, Gone!: How The Home Run Has Changed Major League Baseball, David Getz
Going, Going, Gone!: How The Home Run Has Changed Major League Baseball, David Getz
Constructing the Past
What makes the home run so magical? Why is it the one play in baseball that has stood out above the rest for its ability to bring in fans? The answer lies in the drama and excitement that the home run brings to the game. The home run has constantly been baseball’s grace when faced with falling attendance. In three specific time periods, the 1920s, 1960s, and 1990s, the home run provided a spark that reignited the dying flames of interest among baseball fans across saving America.
Abe's Return Engagement, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71
Abe's Return Engagement, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
A group of theatre artists, many with Wesleyan connections, combine talents to bring Lincoln back to Bloomington one more time.
Bray’S Lincoln Studies Reveal The Literary Background Of A Legend, Iwu Magazine
Bray’S Lincoln Studies Reveal The Literary Background Of A Legend, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Bray has studied Lincoln for years. His 2005 book, Peter Cartwright, Legendary Frontier Preacher, explored the dynamic relationship between Illinois Wesleyan founder Cartwright and Lincoln, who were political rivals for the House of Representatives in 1846.
Illinois Terminal Railroad: Impact And Demise From The Perspective Of The Village Of Morton, Illinois, Ramya Kumaran
Illinois Terminal Railroad: Impact And Demise From The Perspective Of The Village Of Morton, Illinois, Ramya Kumaran
Constructing the Past
The interurban changed public transportation in the United States. The electric railroad was able to connect communities together, and transportation became affordable, feasible, and convenient. This article seeks to analyze this phenomenon from the perspective of the Village of Morton, Illinois and to question the true motives behind the interurban demise from both a national and local level.
The Failure Of The China White Paper, William A. Rintz
The Failure Of The China White Paper, William A. Rintz
Constructing the Past
The China White Paper, released by the Truman administration in 1949, aimed to absolve the U.S. government of responsibility for the loss of China to the Communists. However, instead of silencing domestic critics of the administration's China policy, it provided fuel for further criticism at home and an opportunity for anti-American propaganda in China, thereby hurting U.S. interests.
A Deadly Dream, Rachel Hatch
A Deadly Dream, Rachel Hatch
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
In his new book, History Professor Gordon Horwitz examines how the Nazi plan to remake a Polish city led to the deaths of 200,000 of its Jewish residents.
The Darker Side Of Martin Luther, Emily Paras
The Darker Side Of Martin Luther, Emily Paras
Constructing the Past
In 1543 Luther published his infamous On the Jews and Their Lies. His main arguments can be divided into four major parts. In the first part, Luther attacked what he considered the Jews’ “false boasts,” mainly their lineage and covenant of circumcision. In the second part, he debated key biblical passages. Third, he focused on the grossest medieval superstitions concerning the Jews are the focus of the third part. The fourth, and final, part included Luther’s recommendations for actions concerning the Jews. For the purposes of this paper, the fourth part of this treatise will be primarily examined. It contains …
Prisoners Of Civil War : Treatment In The Hands Of Captors, Lauren O'Connor
Prisoners Of Civil War : Treatment In The Hands Of Captors, Lauren O'Connor
Constructing the Past
The prisoners on Rock Island, though some would later describe it in awful, vivid detail, were provided with far more than many prisoners could expect. Aside from proper food, water, shelter, and latrines, the prisoners were given much freedom to do with their time what they so desired. Prisoners were allowed what reading material they received from friends and family, and they formed debate societies, drama clubs, and mock trials. Lastly, beginning in 1864, prisoners at Rock Island who so wished were allowed to enlist in the Union Army. Prisoners who did not want to be exchanged back to the …
Progressive Values In The Women's Ku Klux Klan, Jackie Hill
Progressive Values In The Women's Ku Klux Klan, Jackie Hill
Constructing the Past
Few scholars come across original documents or declarations of the Women’s Ku Klux Klan. In fact, most Americans are unaware that during the revival of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920’s, women were not only active participants but also created their own branch of the Invisible Empire. The evidence we do have of the Women’s Klan reveals that the organization and the Klan itself had similar aims, but the women’s branch grew to encompass a wider variety of values and beliefs. For a more thorough understanding of the Women’s Klan one needs to examine the historical backdrop of the …
Philosophies Of Imprisonment In Late Antiquity, Mary Olson
Philosophies Of Imprisonment In Late Antiquity, Mary Olson
Constructing the Past
One of the few things that prisons were not used for, in a legal sense, was punishment. However, a multitude of laws outlined the necessity of a quick trial and short jail time. Imprisonment was seen as an inconvenience to all parties involved, and a constant flow, rather than maintaining the status quo, was the way prisons were supposed to work. There existed no sense of the prison as a final destination for the guilty, “no one [was] to be condemned to permanent imprisonment.” Manifesting a distaste for imprisonment in general, Roman law prohibited jail time and simultaneously ascribed the …
Case Studies In Indentured Servitude In Colonial America, Jackie Hill
Case Studies In Indentured Servitude In Colonial America, Jackie Hill
Constructing the Past
The image of America as a land of freedom and opportunity emerged long before its establishment as an independent nation. After Columbus and other early explorers discovered the rich and vast territories of North America, it was only a matter of time before a frenzied and hopeful mass of European peoples would follow them across the Atlantic. In the early stages of development, the institution of indentured servitude provided substantial numbers of Europeans with both a means of living as well as the possibility of future prosperity. Emigrants would enter contracts of servitude that required labor for a designated period …
Old Wine In New Bottles : The Kerner Commission's Misgivings About Black Power, Amelia Benner
Old Wine In New Bottles : The Kerner Commission's Misgivings About Black Power, Amelia Benner
Constructing the Past
The relentless heat seemed to breed violence during the summer of 1967, as the simmering resentment in the overcrowded ghettos of American cities finally boiled over into the sun-baked streets. Disputes between local residents and police erupted into scenes of looting and vandalism in Newark and Detroit and conjured up disquieting memories of the 1965 Watts riots. Rioting had also taken place in Tampa, Cincinnati, and Atlanta earlier that summer. In July, troubled by a growing sense of urban lawlessness, President Lyndon Johnston established the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, more commonly called the Kerner Commission after its chairman, …
Oliver Cromwell : Man Of Force, Robert Ekkebus
Oliver Cromwell : Man Of Force, Robert Ekkebus
Constructing the Past
Oliver Cromwell was not born a genius like Napoleon and was well into the latter half of his unimpressive and quiet life by the time he was elected to the Long Parliament. Despite this, in slightly over a decade Cromwell became the strongest person in England. His rise to the top involved many steps and Cromwell never seemed to lose momentum on his way up. Yet he was not a political mastermind. He was not always successful in bringing about his desired results, and he did not show consistently great political abilities that one would think would be necessary to …
Policies For Reforming Zaire's Shattered Economy, Matthew W. Werner '94
Policies For Reforming Zaire's Shattered Economy, Matthew W. Werner '94
The Park Place Economist
This paper presents a brief overview of Zaire's political/economic history, followed by a section concerning the present economy, and finally, recommendations for Zaire.
What Rock Reveals, W. Michael Weis
What Rock Reveals, W. Michael Weis
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
To understand the 1960s, students can learn much by listening to the music that defined the era.
Yours Truly, Abraham Lincoln, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Yours Truly, Abraham Lincoln, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Erika Nunamaker ’01 joins a huge document hunt in search of the true Lincoln.
Presidential Campaign Songs Of The Progressive Era : The Political Language Of Personality, Luke Gullickson
Presidential Campaign Songs Of The Progressive Era : The Political Language Of Personality, Luke Gullickson
Constructing the Past
The Progressive Era’s emphasis on political personalities stands in contrast to most other eras in American history, including our own, and the resultant political discourse encouraged a rich and charismatic political atmosphere. The presidential campaign songs from this era are a testament to this atmosphere. Since these songs were written during the campaigns, for the specific purpose of swaying voters, they can be seen as cultural constructs and as political propaganda. They provide insight into the political atmosphere of the era: into the language that was used to discuss the issues and the rhetoric that was effective at mobilizing public …
Dorothea Dix : Student, Reformer And Crusader, Megan Kokontis
Dorothea Dix : Student, Reformer And Crusader, Megan Kokontis
Constructing the Past
Dix began her prison reform work by visiting prisons across the country, and two systems emerged as the models of reform. Dix sought a total reform of the system, of both its physical structures, and more importantly, its programs and systems. In order to have a better understanding of the prison systems, Dix traveled throughout the country, visiting prisons, meeting with wardens and evaluating the various systems for their effectiveness. From 1841 to 1843, she visited state prisons, evaluating their respective benefits. Despite her efforts to remain objective, her opinions were always colored by her deeply held religious convictions. Finally, …
Sumptuary Legislation And The Fabric Construction Of National Identity In Early Modern England, Rachel Shulman
Sumptuary Legislation And The Fabric Construction Of National Identity In Early Modern England, Rachel Shulman
Constructing the Past
The sumptuary legislation is quite specific, outlining exactly which fabrics were permitted for each social class and in what types of clothing. For example, Elizabeth’s 1562 proclamation asserted, “None shall wear in his apparel any silk of the color purple, cloth of gold tissue, but only the King, Queen . . . except dukes and marquises who may wear in doublets and sleeveless coats cloth of gold of tissue not exceeding £5 the yard, and purple in mantles of the Garter.” The language of exclusion reflects the common conceptions of social hierarchy in early modern England. The most lavish accoutrements …
A Welcome Attack On American Values : How The Doctrines Of Robert Owen Attracted American Society, Elizabeth Johnson
A Welcome Attack On American Values : How The Doctrines Of Robert Owen Attracted American Society, Elizabeth Johnson
Constructing the Past
In November 1824, Robert Owen came to the United States with the intention of putting his beliefs about society into practice. He had done so once before in the “new system of society” that he had created at New Lanark (the site of a textile factory he owned), in which he singled out individualism, competition and selfishness as the sources of social evil. The prescribed cure was an improvement of their environment and circumstances, which Owen believed to be the true determiners of a person’s character. The experiment was considered a great success, and served as an international model. This …
A Page In History, Amelia Benner '09
A Page In History, Amelia Benner '09
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
After Gerald Ford’s passing, Mark Griffith ’77 recalls his own part in presidential history.