Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- United States History (122)
- Social History (86)
- Cultural History (83)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (72)
- American Politics (52)
-
- Political Science (52)
- Political History (37)
- Diplomatic History (36)
- Education (34)
- Higher Education (34)
- Liberal Studies (30)
- Anthropology (20)
- European History (19)
- Folklore (19)
- Social and Cultural Anthropology (19)
- Intellectual History (18)
- Linguistic Anthropology (2)
- American Material Culture (1)
- American Studies (1)
- Celtic Studies (1)
- European Languages and Societies (1)
- Keyword
-
- Collegeville (86)
- Pennsylvania (86)
- Newspaper (81)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Norristown (52)
-
- Trappe (52)
- Ursinus College (34)
- Britain (21)
- Debate team (18)
- Nazi Germany (18)
- Basketball (17)
- Ahnenerbe (16)
- SD (15)
- Sicherheitsdienst (15)
- Wünschelrutenwesen (15)
- Dowsing rods (14)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (14)
- Reinhard Heydrich (14)
- SiPo (14)
- Sicherheitspolizei (14)
- Football (13)
- International Relations Club (13)
- Soccer (13)
- YMCA (13)
- YWCA (13)
- Heinrich Himmler (12)
- Wendell Willkie (12)
- Baseball (11)
- Josef Wimmer (11)
- Munich (11)
Articles 1 - 30 of 142
Full-Text Articles in History
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John A. Danaher, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John A. Danaher, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Senator John A. Danaher, dated December 26, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Danaher to act to protect Britain and encourage the President to do the same.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wendell Willkie, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Wendell Willkie, December 26, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Wendell Willkie, dated December 26, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Willkie to read the enclosed memorandum entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense".
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 26, 1940, [Whole Number: 3411], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 26, 1940, [Whole Number: 3411], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. Joseph Smith, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. Joseph Smith, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Representative J. Joseph Smith, dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson begs Smith to make the right judgment in regard to providing military aid to the British.
America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of an essay entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson argues for British aid and lists the obstacles and reasons for public opposition.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Roosevelt to address the need for full British aid in an upcoming address to the American people.
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 19, 1940, [Whole Number: 3410], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 19, 1940, [Whole Number: 3410], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer
The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Capacity audience hears third annual presentation of 'Messiah' • Christmas play given for vespers program • Parties, communion service to climax Christmas week here • Dr. Miller tells IRC-Haines meeting of Japan's aim at world domination • Medical films will be shown pre-med soc. • McClures entertain women this evening and tomorrow • Varied colors, fabrics shown by Dr. Bertolet • Historian edits adventures of the polished apple • Fifteen football and eleven soccer U's awarded for fall sports season • Bears scrimmage Penn, Temple in tests of strength • Snell watches hopefuls in pre-season drills • 26 grunt, groan …
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 12, 1940, [Whole Number: 3409], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 12, 1940, [Whole Number: 3409], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Douglas Davis, Winifred Kapp
The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Douglas Davis, Winifred Kapp
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Music 'who's who' honors Dr. Philip in 1941 edition • Ursinus to open Christmas season with 'Messiah' presentation Thursday • Jerome Davis calls for student aid in transitional period • Vespers group told to rely more on faith • Y party and communion to climax the yuletide • Record crowd at ball; Club '41 a gala affair • Critical essays, poetry, and stories in Lantern • Dr. Miller to speak on Far East at IRC-Haines meeting • WSC donates five books on vocations to the library • Wilcox describes St. Michel at meeting of French Club • Newman Club discusses …
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 5, 1940, [Whole Number: 3408], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, December 5, 1940, [Whole Number: 3408], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To The Reich Main Security Office, December 2, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To The Reich Main Security Office, December 2, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Dowsing Research
This note from Wolfram Sievers to the Reich Main Security Office accompanied forwarded documents related to dowsing - a letter to the Reichsführer-SS (Heinrich Himmler) and a position paper by Josef Wimmer of the Ahnenerbe Department of Applied Geology.
The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams
The Ursinus Weekly, December 2, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Stubborn grizzlies hold Diplomats to 12-6 score • "Club 41" features Sat. night activity of sr. week-end; annual ball Friday • Dr. McClure's report features fall meeting of Board of Trustees • Dr. Jerome Davis will conduct Ursinus inter-collegiate conference Wednesday • Ursinus grad will address meeting of pre-med. society • List of student tutors announced by WSGA • Dr. Miller elected to post in pol. sci. association • Johnson to be speaker at Wildwood football banquet • Dr. Bertolet to address chemical society December 9 • Schonfeld relates inside story of the Nazi putsch in Europe at IRC meeting …
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 28, 1940, [Whole Number: 3407], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 28, 1940, [Whole Number: 3407], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer
The Ursinus Weekly, November 25, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Marion Witmer
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Dean Stahr announces rules of annual May pageant prize contest • Seniors will entertain amidst south sea island atmosphere • Dr. Harner warns vespers audience not to be deceived • Pre-meds hear radiologist on uses of radium and x-rays • Entire TKA group to attend national contest • Tyson gives educational needs in national crisis • Third 'Messiah' presentation features Baker, de Nault, Jamison, Magelssen • Jr. class paper out! • Joanne de Nault: Ottawa is justly proud! • Wallace forced to postpone Ursinus address as White House plans change • Schonfeld to address IRC • Varsity, jayvee booters turn …
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Letter From The Ahnenerbe To Rudolf Brandt, November 25, 1940, Ahnenerbe
Dowsing Research
In this letter to Rudolf Brandt of the Reichsführer-SS's personal staff, the writer states that Ahnenerbe Curator Walther Wüst has spoken to Dr. Lutz regarding dowsing rods and pendula and therefore it is not necessary for Brandt to reply to Lutz himself. Additionally, it is stated that the attachment includes the Ahnenerbe position on the prohibition of documents on dowsing and pendula in a letter from 11/20/40 which was sent to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD.
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 21, 1940, [Whole Number: 3406], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 21, 1940, [Whole Number: 3406], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Letter From Wolfram Sievers To Reinhard Heydrich, November 20, 1940, Wolfram Sievers
Dowsing Research
This letter from Wolfram Sievers to Reinhard Heydrich summarized the assessment of confiscated documents related to dowsing, pendula, and astrology by Josef Wimmer of the Department for Applied Geology. Sievers notes the principles used for assessment: first, that recent research has led to great progress on the dowsing question and physical causes related to the sidereal pendulum may also soon be understandable; second, the dowsing literature does contain false reports and mistakes, but also much that has been scientifically proven - the task at hand, therefore, is to sift the literature and separate out that which is valuable and prevent …
The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Robert L. Cooke Jr., Harry L. Showalter
The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Garnet Adams, Robert L. Cooke Jr., Harry L. Showalter
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Johnson depicts the Ursinus grad as a substantial citizen • Forum completing plans for Wallace's address • McClure tells Bath parish of "work of Christian college" • Class of '41 meets to perfect weekend plans • Tyson will speak to 100th meeting of school directors • Dr. Harner to address Thanksgiving vespers • Men will debate Albright and Muhlenberg to open season • Importance of radiology to be topic of pre-med meeting • Robber enters Sprankle during Friday supper hour and steals valuables • Beardwood Chemical Society hears of dangerous drugs • Brilliant jayvee record reviewed by Pancoast • Bear …
America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
America's Only Sure Defense, November 15, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed transcription of a radio speech entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 15, 1940. Within, Wilson warns about dire consequences for America if Britain were to fall to Nazi Germany.
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 14, 1940, [Whole Number: 3405], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 14, 1940, [Whole Number: 3405], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
Address At Newtown Connecticut, November 14, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Address At Newtown Connecticut, November 14, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
An incomplete typed copy of an address at the Newtown Connecticut chapter of the National Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies given by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 14, 1940. Within, Wilson speaks on the chief goals of the Committee and the urgent need to provide military aid to Britain.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Don Johnson, J. William Ditter Jr., Garnet Adams, Richard P. Deitzler
The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Don Johnson, J. William Ditter Jr., Garnet Adams, Richard P. Deitzler
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Presentation of 'Messiah' to be sung December 12 • Bullets shatter bear hopes by last period rally to win, 16-6 • 'Jing' Johnson will address fathers • Abstracts from the dean's armistice chapel talk • 180 couples hear Mayfair's band at Old Timers' dance • Bowen secures Howard Gale for senior ball on December 6 • Van Dyke's 'The Lost word' given by vespers speaker • 'Weekly' adds nine members as temporary staff reporters • Sophomore gangsters snatch freshman prexy lord • TKA makes drive for funds to send delegates to conclave • Booters tie teachers, lose Gettysburg game • …
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 7, 1940, [Whole Number: 3404], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, November 7, 1940, [Whole Number: 3404], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joyce Lownes, James Ziegler, Elwood Heller, Ethel Heinaman, Denton Herber
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1940, Nicholas Barry, Joyce Lownes, James Ziegler, Elwood Heller, Ethel Heinaman, Denton Herber
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sen. Davis says New Deal exaggerates foreign affairs • Willkie elected president over Roosevelt, 265-139 • Johnson signs Mayfair for Old Timers' dance • Alumnus considers role of Christianity at vespers • Anonymous philanthropist gives books to senior classmen • Panel talks on conscription held before women debaters • Cubs prove 14 points too much for Drexel • Bakermen add to win column by 2-1 victory at Swarthmore • Hockey team fails to break Swarthmore record; bows 2-0 • Box-hockey tournament for rec center • Founder's daughter gives bushes for Bomberger site • Rev. Mr. Faye points to need for …
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying Wimmer's commentary on a paper from the Reich Association for Dowsing and a report from the SD. Wimmer asks that his assessment be forwarded to the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Memo to Sievers from Wimmer stating that he is sending his opinions on a paper by Dr. Beyer and asking that the report be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD, Reinhard Heydrich.
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Letter From Josef Wimmer To Wolfram Sievers, November 1, 1940, Josef Wimmer
Dowsing Research
Note from Josef Wimmer to Wolfram Sievers accompanying an assessment of 14 documents, with the request that the assessment be forwarded to the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei, Reinhard Heydrich.
Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd
Letter From The Head Of The Sicherheits Polizei And The Sd To The Ahnenerbe, October 31, 1940, Head Of The Sicherheitspolizei And The Sd
Dowsing Research
A request from a representative of the Head of the Sicherheitspolizei and the SD (Reinhard Heydrich) to the Ahnenerbe for an update on the review of dowsing and pendulum documents expressing the hope that this activity can be completed shortly, as they must report to the Reichsführer-SS (Heinrich Himmler).
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 31, 1940, [Whole Number: 3403], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent, V. 66, Thursday, October 31, 1940, [Whole Number: 3403], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood
The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952
[4] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth Wherever Found." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, agricultural reading matter, fiction, public sales and advertisements.