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The Block Signal System, Henry Maxon Brightman Jan 1900

The Block Signal System, Henry Maxon Brightman

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

A history of the railroad system, different types of railroads, their current stopping methods and suggested stopping methods which would ensure passenger safety.


The Discovery And Settlement Of The Mississippi Valley, Charles Clark Cross Jan 1900

The Discovery And Settlement Of The Mississippi Valley, Charles Clark Cross

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An extensive history of the discovery and settlement of the Mississippi Valley, including references to Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, Marquette, Joliet, Chevalier de Touti, La Salle and Beaujeu.


The New England Town, Arthur Earle Munro Jan 1900

The New England Town, Arthur Earle Munro

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An essay chronicling the history and importance of the social, political and evolutionary aspects of New England towns.


Rhode Island's Committee Of Correspondence, Bertha Douglass Tucker Jan 1900

Rhode Island's Committee Of Correspondence, Bertha Douglass Tucker

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An essay exploring the men who maintained the liberties of Rhode Island during the Revolution by forming the Committee of Correspondence in 1773. The appointments included Stephen Hopkins, Metcalfe Bowler, Moses Brown, John Cole, William Bradford, Henry Marchant and Henry Ward to form the committee in its entirety.