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A Study Of Personal Accounts Of Fifty South Carolina High School Girls, Vera Burnette

Masters Theses

[From the Introduction]

The three-fold purpose of this study was to learn, (1) something of the amount spent on or by selected high school girls; (2) what they buy; (3) the price paid for various articles bought by or for the girls.

The material for this study was secured by having each girl in the home economics classes in the Greenville Senior High School, Greenville, South Carolina keep an account of everything that was spent for her individually by her family, for the school year 1938 to 1939. It was made clear to each girl that this was …

A Study Of Homemaking Activities And Related Interests Of A Selected Group Of Girls In The South Knoxville (Tennessee) Junior High School, Emily Topper Garnar

Masters Theses

(From the Introduction)

One of the most important problems confronting educational leaders today is that of building a curriculum which will better meet the needs of the individual and the community in which he lives. It is hoped that such a program will make it possible to give students more intelligent guidance in adjusting themselves to the world around them in performing efficiently the persistent problems of everyday living.

A Comparison Of Living Conditions Of Selected Farm, Farm-Industrial And Industrial Families Near Kingsport And Bristol, Tennessee, Rolien Ashland Rhea

Masters Theses

(From Introduction - abbreviated)

The purpose of this survey was to study the effect of three sources of income on family living conditions: incomes derived from industry; from agriculture; and from a combination of industry and agriculture.

The findings of such a study may be useful in showing the needs of Tennessee homes and thus furnish a basis for home economics courses of study and for training educational and social workers to adapt their work to home and family needs.

A Study Of The Practices Of A Selected Group Of Fifty Employed Women In Knox County In The Buying And Care Of Hosiery, Ruth Deford

Masters Theses

(Conclusions) The writer has drawn the following conclusions based on this study of the buying practices of a selected group of fifty employed women: (1) Some concerted effort should be made to teach people the meaning of terms used in advertising and selling hose. (2) Appearance and serviceability seem to be important factors in buying hose, but appearance makes a stronger appeal. (3) Generally speaking, price paid does not seem to be an indication of service which can be expected.

Occupational Choices Of Graduates Of Science Hill High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, In Relation To High School Preparation And Additional Training, William Warren Simmons

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What actually becomes of the high school graduate after his graduation? For those who go to college, what are some of the factors that influence their persistence in higher education? What value in a material way do they obtain by further education? These are some of the motives that have caused the writer to make a study of the graduates of Science Hill High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, over a period of five years from 1927 to 1931 inclusive. Stated in a more definite way, the purpose of this study is to survey the activities of the graduate of Science …

An Analytical Study Of Five College Student Bodies, E. E. Mccurry

Masters Theses

Introduction - Problems:

The object of this investigation is six-fold: first, to evaluate organization membership in extracurricular activities by furnishing situations and life experiences necessary for proper development of character and citizenship; second, to determine the importance of student expenses and work opportunities; third, to determine the value of the home as a factor in education; fourth, to determine the importance of educational background and economic status of the family as factors in developing best citizenship; fifth, to ascertain the value of student purposes; sixth, to find the range and extent of religious interests of students.

A Study Of Family And Personal Relationships Of 69 Girls In A Public Junior College In Mississippi, Fleta Estelle Whitaker

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(From the Introduction) The extensive development in the physical and biological sciences, according to Flora Rose of Cornell, has resulted in more momentous changes in our environment than had occurred in the previous history of mankind. It is unfortunate, however, that during this same period few developments have been brought about in the social sciences. Because of this, our relationship to our environment and to each other is often unbalanced. Our ways of thinking, feeling, and acting have not changed to meet these new conditions. Thus, our behavior patterns belong to a simpler social organization than the complex …

The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Hinds

Masters Theses

Introduction: This study is an analysis of the expenditures of approximately 550 Tennessee families classified by age, occupation, and sex groups for clothing purchased, ready-to-wear and made-at-home, during the year 1932 - 1933. The data were collected during the time between August, 1933, and May, 1934, and referred to the year previous.

The survey method was used for this study, which is part of the Tennessee Living Study. Questionnaires were used for the recording of the data and were filled in by special workers during visits with the families. While the author of this study, did not make the form …

A Study Of Living Conditions In The Pittman Center Community, 1934-35, Juanita Maupin

Masters Theses

Purpose of this Study: To determine how the families of Pittman Community live as to: Property, Housing conditions, Conveniences and work areas, Health and sanitation, Social and educational factors, Operating expenses, Foods furnished by farms and food supplies purchased, and Indications of adequacy of diet.

An effort was also made to determine the cost of clothing, but this was found to be impossible, as most of the families bought their clothing from a second-hand clothing shop at a very low cost and made the clothing over into the desired garments. As there was no fixed price for this clothing, the …

The Clothing Expenditures Of 542 Tennessee Families, Blanche Ellen Hinds

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An Educational Survey Of The Elementary Schools Of Grundy County, Tennessee, Vera C. Mccampbell

Masters Theses

The purposes of this thesis are: to study the elementary schools of Grundy County, Tennessee, through their contributive factors, the communities and the homes; to the schools themselves and the teaching staff; and to offer, considering the facts ascertained, conclusions and recommendations for improvement.

To make such a study requires information concerning the communities, the homes, the schools, the teachers, and a comparison of Grundy County in some aspects with comparable counties in Tennessee. The following facts will be considered: assessed valuation of property and the tax rate, receipts and expenditures, number and types of schools, value of school property, …

An Educational Survey Of Daisy Community, Hamilton County, Tennessee, William Belger Griffin

Masters Theses

At the July, 1922, meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Tennessee, President H. A. Morgan submitted a plan for the establishment of a Department of Rural Education in the University whose functions should be: first, to study intensively rural school conditions in the state; second, to train teachers for the rural schools; third, to cooperate with the state school authorities in every possible way to make the work of rural schools more nearly meet the needs of the rural communities.

Molecular Organic Compounds Of Ortho And Para Aminobenzoic Acids, Weldon E. Cate

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The nature of the linkage between the components of molecular organic compounds is not clearly understood, although the existence of this type of compound has been known for many years. Since efforts to explain the structure of molecular compounds by the different theories of valence have met with only partial success, a series of investigations is being carried out in the Chemistry Laboratories of the University of Tennessee in an effort to formulate a theory by which the structure and properties of this interesting but perplexing type of compound may be explained.

The object of this investigation of the molecular …

A Comparative Study Of The Teachers Of Sevier County, Tennessee, With The Teachers Of Dickson, Hickman, Morgan And White Counties, Tennessee, Okla R. Sarten

Masters Theses

The primary purpose of this thesis is to make a comparative study of the status of the teachers of Sevier County with the teachers of Dickson, Hickman, Morgan and White Counties, the area, population, amount of taxable property, and number of teachers being approximately the same, in order to ascertain whether or not Sevier County is keeping pace with comparable counties in the character of teachers employed.

The development of children will, in very larger measure, depend upon the character of their teachers. Therefore, it is exceedingly important that frequent inventories be taken of the teaching corps in order to …

Survey Of Intestinal Parasites At The Knox County Industrial School, Mary Lance Vance

Masters Theses

Summary: A study of the whole school accommodating two hundred twenty-seven children, one hundred and five girls and one hundred and twenty-two boys, shows that 31.6 per cent of the children harbor no parasite, 47.7 per cent are parasitized by E. coli, I. butschlii, E. nana, C. mesnilli or G. lamblia, which are considered as symbiots. Therefore, a total of 52.3 per cent harbor pathogenic organisms. Ascaris infection occurs in the largest number, 24.2 per cent, then E. histolytica, 15.5 per cent, H. nana, 11.0 per cent, Necator, 7.5 per cent, Whipworm 5.0 per cent.

Molecular Organic Compounds Of Picryl Chloride, Kenneth C. Hart

Masters Theses

It has been known for a long period of time that two saturated organic compounds are capable of uniting to form a molecular or addition compound. This being true, the idea of the present valence theory must be modified. Of the newer theories advanced by numerous investigators none seems to entirely solve the problem. It remains for someone to present a theory which will explain the linkage of all addition compounds. With this as the ultimate aim, a series of investigations is being conducted in this laboratory in an endeavor to give more accurate information concerning the formation of addition …

An Economic Social And Educational Survey Of Maury County Tennessee, Donnell Marion Galloway

Masters Theses

Foreword - The Survey

In 1922 President H. A. Morgan, of the University of Tennessee, "submitted a plan for the establishment of a Department of Rural Education in the University, whose function should be; 1, to study intensively rural school conditions in the state; 2, to train teachers for the rural schools; 3, to cooperate with the State school authorities in every possible way to make the work of the rural schools ore nearly meet the needs of the rural communities."

Professor B. O. Duggan was placed in charge of this department of the College of Education of the University …

The Caves Of East Tennessee, Berlen Moneymaker

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This study was undertaken for the purpose of securing and bringing together scientific information concerning the cavern of the eastern part of Tennessee. Although the presence of such natural phenomena has long been known, the caves of East Tennessee, with one exception, have not previously been described. In recent years, a few of the larger and more favorably located caves have been developed for commercial purposes. These have been widely advertized, and have become well known throughout the eastern part of the State. The caves in East Tennessee that have been developed, or are being developed, are: Craighead Caverns, Cumberland …

Vocational Education In The High School Curriculum, Robert Leeman Bryan

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The title of this study "Vocational Education in the High School Curriculum" is more comprehensive than the study. The object of the study is to show, in part, the present status of Vocational Education in the High school Curriculum, with a proposed plan for Vocational Education in a specified school.

Briefly the study attempts to answer the following questions: Is our system of education wholly or partially democratic? What is the attitude of the Federal Government toward Vocational Education? To what extent does the Federal Government finance Vocational Education? To what extent is Vocational Agricultural Education being taught in the …

An Educational, Economic And Community Survey Of Blount County, Tennessee, Paul G. Houts

Masters Theses

General statements: In 1922 the Board of Trustees of the University of Tennessee acting on the suggestion of President Morgan, authorized the establishment of a Department of Rural Education in the University, whose functions should be: first, to study intensively rural school conditions in Tennessee; second, to train teachers for the rural schools; and, third, to cooperate with the State school authorities in every way possible to make the work of the rural schools more nearly meet the needs of the rural communities.

Following the approval and promise of co-operation of the State Department of Education, it was decided to …

The Evolution Of The Public School System In Tennessee, John Taliaferro Rennolds

Masters Theses

(From Introduction)

It is my purpose here, as far as possible, to trace and interpret the educational trend of the public mind in this state and the legislation which was its outcome; also the results, as far as the records make them appear, of this legislation in its practical application and its effects upon public opinion, which again was reflected in the legislation. We shall attempt to follow, as nearly as the meager records, especially before the Civil War, will permit, the trial and error method which has characterized the development of the schools of our State.

The Teaching Of Games In Elementary Schools, A. Watt Hobt

Masters Theses

(From Introduction)

The great impetus given to games during recent years and the knowledge that play, to be educational, must be taught and supervised, has led to a demand for teachers of play and a resulting demand for college courses for teacher training in play. Many states have recently passed physical education laws requiring play instruction by trained teachers. The play movement has changed according to Rainwater; "From provision for little children to that of all people; from facilities operated during the summer only to those maintained thruout the year; from out-door equipment and activities only to both …

The Preparation And Certification Of High School Teachers With Special Reference To Tennessee, R. A. Moser

Masters Theses

Statistics relative to the actual preparation that the high school teachers of Tennessee have had are very difficult to obtain. At the beginning of the study of this subject, the writer sent the accompanying questionnaire, to all the high school teachers-including both country and city schools-of the state, but the number returned was not sufficient to form any scientific conclusion on the subject. Of the four hundred fifty blanks sent to the various high school teachers of the state only sixty were returned giving the desired information.

Of the sixty returned, twenty-seven hold certificates issued on diplomas which is evidence …