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0883: John O'Brien Collection, 1547-2017, Marshall University Special Collections Sep 2023

0883: John O'Brien Collection, 1547-2017, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection of O’Brien materials includes a large number of CDV, stereo card, and photograph images of prominent individuals from the nineteenth century, various locations in the United States and Europe, and Confederate military and political leaders. Other items include wartime and postwar broadsides, election tickets, pamphlets, and newspapers. There are two photographs signed by Jefferson Davis and letters from Shelby Foote and Douglas Southall Freeman. In addition to the manuscript and photograph materials, the collection includes a number of rare books, with the earliest published in 1546.


The United States And The Origins Of The Second World War, Kerry Irish Jan 2023

The United States And The Origins Of The Second World War, Kerry Irish

Faculty Publications - Department of History and Politics

This brief but detailed narrative of the origins of World War II evaluates the claims by both Axis and Allied powers that they were fighting a just war.


“On The Altar Of Sectarianism”: Orson Murray’S Anti-Biblical Thought And The American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833-1863, James Carson Howard May 2019

“On The Altar Of Sectarianism”: Orson Murray’S Anti-Biblical Thought And The American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833-1863, James Carson Howard

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

My thesis focuses on the abolitionist movement in America through the lens of forgotten abolitionist, Orson S. Murray. Murray was an original member of the American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS) and was editor of the Vermont Baptists’ denominational newspaper from 1835-1843. Like other abolitionists, Murray used the press as his pulpit to facilitate abolitionist thought with a Christian influence. Murray’s use of the press to circulate his abolitionist thought was however understood by the Vermont Baptist Committee as an agitating disruption toward the unity of the broader Baptist community. After Murray’s informal excommunication, it increased his skepticism of religion and caused …


Two Nations: Homeless In A Divided Land (1992), Shaun O’Connell Nov 2015

Two Nations: Homeless In A Divided Land (1992), Shaun O’Connell

New England Journal of Public Policy

The works discussed in this article include: Chain Reaction: The Impact of Race, Rights, and Taxes on American Politics, by Thomas Byrne Edsall with Mary D. Edsall; Why Americans Hate Politics, by E. J. Dionne, Jr.; A Far Cry from Home: Life in a Shelter for Homeless Women, by Lisa Ferrill; Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics, by Suzanne Garment; Songs from the Alley, by Kathleen Hirsch; Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America, by James Davison Hunter; Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America, by Jonathan Kozol; Parliament of …


The Grizzly, February 10, 1997, Jared Rakes, Taneille Smith, Teresa Green, Cristin Veit, Melissa Forbes, Sean Campbell, Todd Brenneman, Erin Gambeski, Joel Schofer, Trish Daley, Margot A. Kelley Feb 1997

The Grizzly, February 10, 1997, Jared Rakes, Taneille Smith, Teresa Green, Cristin Veit, Melissa Forbes, Sean Campbell, Todd Brenneman, Erin Gambeski, Joel Schofer, Trish Daley, Margot A. Kelley

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Medical Ethicist to Speak on Campus • Gender Studies May Replace Women's Studies • ECBA Candidate Speaks on Technology • Opinion: Code of Silence?; What I Think II; Politics Gone Wild; Big Brenneman is Watching, but not Paying Attention • Spirit of Life Ensemble Performs for Diversity Week • Mass Media and Society Brings Internet to the Classroom • Gymnastics Team Wins Second Straight Meet • Women Hoopsters Go 1-1 for the Week • Ursinus Men's Basketball Team Downed at Pallestra • UC Wrestlers Split with Elizabethtown and Nationally Ranked Lycoming • Swimming Team Suffers Two Losses


1992-06-26 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.) Jun 1992

1992-06-26 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on June 26,1992.


Two Nations: The Homeless In A Divided Land, Shaun O'Connell Mar 1992

Two Nations: The Homeless In A Divided Land, Shaun O'Connell

New England Journal of Public Policy

The works discussed in this article include: Chain Reaction: The Impact of Race, Rights, and Taxes on American Politics, by Thomas Byrne Edsall with Mary D. Edsall; Why Americans Hate Politics, by E. J. Dionne, Jr.; A Far Cry from Home: Life in a Shelter for Homeless Women, by Lisa Ferrill; Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics, by Suzanne Garment; Songs from the Alley, by Kathleen Hirsch; Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America, by James Davison Hunter; Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America, by Jonathan Kozol; Parliament of …


1992-03-17 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.) Mar 1992

1992-03-17 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on March 17,1992.


Hollins Columns (1984 May 7), Hollins College May 1984

Hollins Columns (1984 May 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

  • Class of '88: quality, not quantity
  • China for Ron; not Nancy
  • Diplomas, friends and relations, caps and gowns, champagne, laughter, hugs, tears...13 days
  • Senate approves SGA budget
  • Editorial
  • SGA Column
  • IES explained
  • Stewart distressed over small shoes
  • Woody's reflections: "when it's time..."
  • Wadland salutes her Hollins
  • The "perfect ten" comes to an end...
  • A tribute to parents
  • ...More goodbyes, and a few hellos
  • Senior Week...lasting memories
  • Kennedy found dead
  • Basie dies of cancer
  • '84 Music Festival
  • Under exam pressure? Freud offers relief
  • Delegates prepare for mock convention
  • SGA Spring Celebration
  • Feminists speaking out in "Talking With.."
  • Community …


Hollins Columns (1984 Apr 9), Hollins College Apr 1984

Hollins Columns (1984 Apr 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

  • Three new SGA officers
  • New Dean of Students Selected
  • Spring Break brings crime to apartment
  • Senate passes 23-hour parietals proposal
  • Letters to the Editor
  • ODK applications are available
  • Community Trust?
  • Political Science majors challenge department
  • SGA Column Academic Policy Committee reports
  • Journalist reports on death squad activities
  • Register to Vote!
  • Singer dies at father's gunpoint
  • Telethon is on!
  • White's new work on exhibit
  • Imagine...Roanoke develops airport area
  • Professor's Chamber group to perform
  • Help on campus available for bulemics
  • Festival to follow Orchesis
  • Renoir finds its way to Hollins
  • Crafts on down the road -a piece
  • What's happenin' …


The Vanguard (Vol. 25, No. 5), June 1978, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America Jan 1978

The Vanguard (Vol. 25, No. 5), June 1978, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

"Ordained ministers of Christian denominations" may now perform weddings in Valparaiso University's chapel according to an "interim policy" outlined in early May by the school's Chapel Council.

The council is appointed by University President Albert Huegli and he chairs the council's meetings. This student-faculty-staff group recommends policy for the University's worship life, which is then implemented by the chapel's staff


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, October 11, 1977, [Number: 20], The Independent, John Stewart Oct 1977

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 103, Tuesday, October 11, 1977, [Number: 20], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[18] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 101, Tuesday, May 25, 1976, [Number: 53], The Independent, John Stewart May 1976

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 101, Tuesday, May 25, 1976, [Number: 53], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[18] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.


1968-05-23 (Issue 1, Number 5), Student Poll (Morehead, Ky) May 1968

1968-05-23 (Issue 1, Number 5), Student Poll (Morehead, Ky)

Morehead State Student Poll Archive

The Morehead State Student Poll newsletter published on May 23, 1968.


1955-07-21 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.) Jul 1955

1955-07-21 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on July 21, 1955.


Hollins Columns (1949 Nov 26), Hollins College Nov 1949

Hollins Columns (1949 Nov 26), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

  • Next Saturday Night Marks Dance Sponsored By Juniors
  • Honor Court Explains Rule
  • Ansel Adams Has Exhibit
  • Is 'Fortnightly' For Hollins?
  • Inter Planetary Travel Included In Dr. Wendt's Convo Address
  • China Invades Hollins!!
  • YWCA Commission Suggests Remedies For Excess Noise
  • Hockey Results
  • Thanksgiving From Above
  • Dear Editor:
  • Parkinson Memorial Fund Provides for Rare Books
  • Project Plans Made For Housing Construction
  • Archery Club Announces Tournament Winners
  • World Winds
  • Senior Sketches
  • Campus Recognizes Newly Formed Club
  • Traditional Odd-Even Battle Climaxes Hollins Hockey Year
  • On the Book Shelves
  • Freshman Class Has Celebrities
  • Rare Bits by Rosie
  • Keller-Haven or Havoc?
  • Chemistry Department …


The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, August, 28, 1930, [Whole Number: 2873], The Independent Aug 1930

The Independent, V. 56, Thursday, August, 28, 1930, [Whole Number: 2873], The Independent

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 Independent, V. 36, Thursday, June 16, 1910, [Whole Number: 1823], The Independent Jun 1910

The Independent, V. 36, Thursday, June 16, 1910, [Whole Number: 1823], The Independent

The Independent Newspaper, 1898-1952

[8] 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.