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Keeper Of The Western Door: The Life And Legacy Of Donehogawa, Or Ely S. Parker, Raphael M. Pierson-Sante
Keeper Of The Western Door: The Life And Legacy Of Donehogawa, Or Ely S. Parker, Raphael M. Pierson-Sante
Senior Projects Spring 2023
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.
Actions Above Words: A Biography Of Vice Admiral Clifton “Ziggy” Sprague, John Kirwan
Actions Above Words: A Biography Of Vice Admiral Clifton “Ziggy” Sprague, John Kirwan
Undergraduate Theses
Among the many larger than life and fascinating figures of the Second World War, one who is seldom spoken of is the late Vice Admiral Clifton A.F. "Ziggy" Sprague. A quiet man from New England, Admiral Sprague was an accomplished pilot, administrator, and commander. From service during the First World War to assisting in the testing of nuclear devices following the end of the Second World War, Sprague was a force behind the scenes. He was devoted to his profession and refused to play the political game those above him did, preferring that his actions speak greater volumes than any …
Everything With A Smile: Loxie Dowdy, Alexandra Graham
Everything With A Smile: Loxie Dowdy, Alexandra Graham
DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive
This biography details the life of Vietnam Veteran Loxie Dowdy and her partner Lucille Laugesen.
Tradition And Service: Jordan L. Bear, Laurel Schlegel
Tradition And Service: Jordan L. Bear, Laurel Schlegel
DU Undergraduate Research Journal Archive
Veterans Legacy Program - Jordan L. Bear
Making Peace In An Age Of War: Emperor Ferdinand Iii (1608–1657), Mark Hengerer
Making Peace In An Age Of War: Emperor Ferdinand Iii (1608–1657), Mark Hengerer
Central European Studies
This English-language translation of Mark Hengerer's Kaiser Ferdinand III: 1608–1657 Eine Biographie is based on an analysis of the weekly reports sent by the papal nuncio’s office to the Vatican. These reports give detailed information about the daily whereabouts of the dynasty, courtiers, and foreign visitors, and they contain the gossip of the court in addition to weekly analysis of some political problems. This material enabled the author to report on daily life of the dynasty and to analyze the circumstances under which policy was made, which has led to a balance between the personality of Ferdinand III …
Pibun Songkram's Role In Thailand's Entry Into The Pacific War, Lukasz Staniczek
Pibun Songkram's Role In Thailand's Entry Into The Pacific War, Lukasz Staniczek
Honors Theses
On January 25, 1942, Thailand followed the Japanese example and declared war on the United States and Great Britain. The reasons for Thailand's entry into the war remain controversial. The extent and timing of Japanese pressure and the genesis of the Thai commitment to the Axis side are in dispute. There is not a generally accepted view on why Thailand declared war; however, the issue has been thus far analyzed principally in consideration of Thai national interest. This paper provides a different approach by focusing on the main decision-maker: Thai Prime Minister Pibun Songkram, as the key to solve the …
In Commemoration Of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain : A Guide - Bibliography, Maine State Archives
In Commemoration Of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain : A Guide - Bibliography, Maine State Archives
Maine Collection
In Commemoration of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain : A Guide - Bibliography
Compiled and Edited by Barrett Parker, Pejepscot Historical Society and Sylvia J. Sherman, Maine State Archives.
"Published under Appropriation No. 1065.1".
Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine (May 1, 1978).
Contents: Introduction / Preface / Part I. Publications / Part II. Manuscripts / Appendix
Appendix consists of a "Facsimile of Report of Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, 20th Maine Volunteers to Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac Concerning the Actions of the 20th Maine at Gettysburg, July 6, 1863."