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Interdisciplinary History: A Historiographical Review, Harry R. Ritter, T. C. R. Horn May 1986

Interdisciplinary History: A Historiographical Review, Harry R. Ritter, T. C. R. Horn

Harry R. Ritter

From the standpoint of the 1980s it appears that one of the most noteworthy things about professional historical studies in the twentieth century has been their gradual tendency to become increasingly comprehensive in scope and more experimental and eclectic in conception and method. The changes which have already occurred, and seem likely to continue to occur, have been based largely on historians' use of concepts and techniques developed by scholars in other disciplines. In general, the trend has been to look primarily to the "social sciences"-sociology, economics, political science, psychology, and anthropology-for new ideas, and lately to statistics and mathematics; …


20th Century Christian April 1986, Jerry Rushford Mar 1986

20th Century Christian April 1986, Jerry Rushford

Jerry Rushford

This is a special issue of the Restoration periodical, 20th Century Christian, edited by Jerry Rushford featuring the stories behind American hymns.


Dexter Town Council To Decide Fate Of Fitzgerald Mansion, Kimberly J. Sawtelle Jan 1986

Dexter Town Council To Decide Fate Of Fitzgerald Mansion, Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Kimberly J. Sawtelle

The fate of the 1890 Fitzgerald Mansion, home of the late Dr. Orrin Fitzgerald, Jr., renowned spiritualist doctor, to be decided by the Dexter Town Council. Article reviews the history of the mansard-style mansion as well as the life of its colorful, former owner.


A Revolution Delayed: The Indonesian Republic And The Netherlands Indies, August-November 1945, Robert Cribb Jan 1986

A Revolution Delayed: The Indonesian Republic And The Netherlands Indies, August-November 1945, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Article discusses relations between the Indonesian Republic, the Netherlands and Great Britain in the months immediatelty after the Japanese surrender at the end of the Second World War. It argues that the strategies of all three sides were driven by their profound military weakness.


Administrative Competition In The Indonesian Revolution: The Dual Government Of Jakarta, 1945-1947, Robert Cribb Jan 1986

Administrative Competition In The Indonesian Revolution: The Dual Government Of Jakarta, 1945-1947, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Discusses the complex interaction between the Republican municipal government of Jakarta and the Dutch occupation authorities in the city during the early years of the Indonesian Revolution


Keeping Minneapolis An Open-Shop Town: The Citizens' Alliance In The 1930s, Peter Rachleff, Lois Qualm Jan 1986

Keeping Minneapolis An Open-Shop Town: The Citizens' Alliance In The 1930s, Peter Rachleff, Lois Qualm

Peter Rachleff, Retired

No abstract provided.


A Life Of Andrew Ferrari, C.M., John E. Rybolt Dec 1985

A Life Of Andrew Ferrari, C.M., John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Andrew Ferrari was the first Vincentian to die in the United States (1822) after Felix DeAndreis (1820). Ferrari's brief and virtuous life is not well known. Joseph Rosati is the presumed author, and his account weaves together his recollections, original letters, and some printed material.


A Case Study In Amateur Conflict: The Athletic War In Canada, 1906-1908, Don Morrow Dec 1985

A Case Study In Amateur Conflict: The Athletic War In Canada, 1906-1908, Don Morrow

Donald Morrow

The major objective of this article was to examine the issues prominent in Canada’s amateur ‘athletic war.’ Officially, the schism boiled down to a disagreement between two groups over whether or not amateurs could be allowed to participate with and/or against professionals in team sports while still retaining their amateur standing. The two warring factions were the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union (CAAU) and the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada (AAF of C); in reality, it was an ideological power struggle between the emerging centre of sport in twentieth century Canada, Toronto, and the revered hub of organized sport in nineteenth …


Evidence, 1985-1986 Illinois Law Survey, Leonard Cavise, Scott C. Tomassi Dec 1985

Evidence, 1985-1986 Illinois Law Survey, Leonard Cavise, Scott C. Tomassi

Leonard Cavise

No abstract provided.


The Adventures Of Captain Mulyono: Indonesian Intelligence Operations In Kalimantan, 1946-1948, Robert Cribb Dec 1985

The Adventures Of Captain Mulyono: Indonesian Intelligence Operations In Kalimantan, 1946-1948, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Translation (with introduction and annotations) of the interrogation report of an Indonesian intelligence officer operating in Dutch-occupied Kalimantan (Borneo) during the Indonesian Revolution. The account provides information on Republican intelligence organization and its internal tensions, and indicates the practical difficulties faced by intelligence officers. The ease with which Mulyono, a Javanese, operated amongst the people of Kalimantan, however, reflects the strength of Indonesian national identity.