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Salix In Utah, Alv Dan Youngberg

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is a study of the native and naturalized species of Salix in Utah, and is based upon the following methods. A review of all available literature was accomplished in order to compile a list of species. Type specimens were obtained from the University of California at Berkeley, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University, University of Utah, and Utah State University. About five-hundred specimens were collected in twenty counties during the fall fo 1965 and the spring of 1966. The identification of the willows in this study was based upon type specimens, annotations by Carleton …

The 1944 Senatorial Election: The Defeat Of Gerald P. Nye, Daniel F. Rylance

Theses and Dissertations

The problem involved in this thesis is to investigate the causes for Senator Nye's defeat in the 1944 Senatorial election. The particular problem involved here is that isolationism has been commonly interpreted as the decisive reason for his defeat. This, however, is a singular interpretation of history largely stemming from the national scene while ignoring developments on the local level.

The procedure then was to investigate the opinion of Senator Nye from the state level. This included research in personalities and public episodes concurrent with Nye's year in the Senate. It also included a careful analysis of the North Dakota …

The Operations And Activities Of Better Business Bureaus With Special Emphasis On North Dakota, James K. Swenson

Theses and Dissertations

The thesis here abstracted was written under the direction of Dr. Donald G. Anderson, approved by Oswald M. Hager and Courtney F. Schley as members of the examining committee, of which Dr. Anderson was chairman.

This thesis describes the operations and activities of the Better Business Bureaus. Information was largely compiled from the bulletins and publications of the National Better Business Bureau. The data which pertained to North Dakota was obtained through a survey of local chambers of commerce.

The idea of a Better Business Bureau originated in a meeting at Boston in 1912, when a group of interested and …

A Proposed Comprehensive Industrial Education Program For St.Vital, Samuel P. Maynes

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No abstract provided.

A History Of Changing Trends And Ideas Of Selected Typewriting Equipment And Teaching Aids, Robert M. Vooge

Theses and Dissertations

This study traces a brief history of the following selected items of typewriting equipment and teaching aids: (l) adjustable tables, desks, and chairs; (2) demonstration stands; (5) copyholders; (4) erasers; (5) azoic and rhythm devices; and (6) keyboard charts.

Advertisements and articles appearing in business education periodicals and books, found in the library at the University of North Dakota, are the main sources for this research. A limited number of letters, requesting historical information, were sent to manufacturers and advertisers of the above equipment items. Their replies provided additional data for the study.

The findings of the study are presented …

Rodeo Imagery In Art, Walter Piehl Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

Rodeo is presented not as a by-product of the American Cowboy, but rather an ultimate evolution traceable to the caveman's struggle for survival. This primitive struggle became a -n the Island of Crete. Later it was refined and accepted as the major sporting spectacle of Spanish speaking peoples. From this tradition of highest contest excellence rodeo developed from frontier ranching duties in the Spanish Southwest.

Throughout each of these developmental periods artists seized upon the visual possibilities of this pagentry. Cave artists presented the hunt in a magical way, Minoan artists depicted the bull-leapers grace. Spanish artists, Goya and Picasso, …

An Analysis Of Measures And Steps To Implement Kenya's Development Plan 1964-70 Within African Socialism, George S. Obong

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this thesis were: (1) to analyse application of African Socialism in Kenya's economic goals for the 1964-70 period; (2) to show that growth is the first concern of planning in Kenya, and that the responsibility for the success of African Socialism in attaining this objective is a dual one. Besides government's efforts, the people themselves must contribute zeal for exertion and efficiency, and high standards of personal and professional integrity in every walk of life.

In order to attain its goal, the government is establishing new economic institutions and modifying old ones, freely choosing models from the …

Geographical Survey Of Grant County, North Dakota, Gary E. Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to present * geographic survey of Grant County, North Dakota, in the areas of physical, economic, and cultural geography.

Procedures utilised involved a gathering of source material from libraries and various state and county officials. All gathered material was read and analysed, a ground survey of the county was made, photographs ware taken, and maps were compiled from gathered information.

Grant County is located in south-western North Dakota on the Missouri Plateau. The county is irregular in shape and has an area of 1,672 square miles. The ares has a mid-continental, BSw climate, January …

The Morphology Of Blood Vessels Traversing The Subarachnoid Space, William C. Rosen

Theses and Dissertations

Blood vessels traversing the subarachnoid space possess morphological characteristics reflecting specialized function and environment. The spaces associated with these vessels are of special Interest. Until recently, however, clear descriptions of these vessels and the spaces associated with them were limited by Inadequate fixation. This study describes the normal morphology of blood vessels in the subarachnoid space and their associated spaces in tissues known to be fixed adequately for fine structure.

Thirty-eight young adult female rats were perfused with buffered aldehydes. Selected tissues were prepared for light microscopy with the least possible modification of standard procedures. Using common staining techniques, the …

Land Utilization Of Burke County, North Dakota, Lowell R. Goodman

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis Is a land utilization study of Burke County. The county has two distinct physical regions, thus two distinct forms of agriculture are practiced. Grain farming Is dominant on the Drift Prairie and mixed livestock and grain farming are common on the more rugged terrain of the Missouri Plateau.

Further study reveals that a definite loss of population, both rural and urban, is in progress. The greatest out-migration is composed of younger people and senior citizens, leaving a middle age group as the dominant segment of the population. This loss of population is expected to continue.

Average farm size …

A Comparison Of Physical Fitness Levels Achieved By Grade Ten Girls Through A Physical Education Program And A Competitive Sports Program, Margaret M. Hallatt

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to compare tbs physical fitness levels between • .rads too girls enrolled ii: « vsieal education program whioh included tntor- •«MiuiUo oonpetitiive sports tetiviUM and grad© ton girls enrolled In a physical education program which did not include such activities!#

This study was direotly concerned with physical fitness m measured 'by the frond Bows Public dehools Physical efficiency Test. The students Involved wore 38 grade ten girls tiftm dt»and Porfea Central High Sebooi* Tf*«nd Berks, borih tamoba, and 30 grade ten girls from Brandon Collegiate institute, Brandon, Manitoba,

The pretest was administered to both …

The Status Of Track And Field Athletics In Manitoba High Schools, William J. Hicks

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of thla study was to discover the and the status of track and field athletics In the hl-.h schools of Want to bn with enrollments of 150 students or wore* questionnaires were sent to 5)6 birch schools and 33 questionnaires (90.46 per cent) were returned. 3lx respondents stated tb they did not have track and field pro :rams*

The questionnaires supplied information on such areas of track and field as degree of participation, amount of facilities and equipment, meet attendance, instruction, trainin'* methods, officiating, safety and first, aid croc*lures, finances, special problems, and methods of prorotion.

The data …

Evaluation Of Goodwill In Accounting Practice, Alfred V. Reuter

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this independent research study is to evaluate the creation, write-off, and the presentation of the goodwill account in the corporate financial statements. By developing the evaluation around these areas, the problems of goodwill are discussed by comparing corporate practices against professional recommendations

The difference between corporate practice and professional recommendations provides the basis for an evaluation of problems related to the goodwill account. The Accounting Trends & Techniques publication and professional journals provided the data regarding present business techniques. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Accounting Association, and Securities and Exchange Commission recommendations provided the …

A Comparative Study Of Two Programed Instructional Methods And Conventional Instruction In A Unit Of Ninth Grade Physical Science, Ronald James Mckee

Theses and Dissertations

Statement of the Problem

The problem was to determine whether a combination of conventional and programed instruction was more effective than conventional instruction alone in the teaching of a ninth-grade Physical Science unit, "Matter,Atoms, and Molecules." The three treatment groups compared were (1) the Conventional Group, (2) the Introductory Group, in which the programed material was used as initiatory assignments, and (3) the Review Group, in which the programed material was used as review assignments. Student achievement was measured by means of the Adjusted Recall Gain Score, the Adjusted Application Gain Score, and the Adjusted Total Gain Score.

In addition, …

Auditing And The Computer, Burton Oien

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No abstract provided.

Understanding Direct Costing, Gary L. Anderson

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No abstract provided.

Contributions As A Tax Deduction, Lee Bruce Bennett

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No abstract provided.

Changes In Depreciation Since 1954, Larry J. Moffart

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No abstract provided.

The Accounting And Tax Aspects Of Employee Stock Options, Jerry E. Strom

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No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Personality And Teacher Attitude Between Stout State University Undergraduate Fellows And Other Students Enrolled In Teacher Education, Jack B. Sampson

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to ascertain whether differentiation could be made between Undergraduate Fellows and Eon-Fellows enrolled In teacher education at Stout State University, Menomonie, Wisconsin, on the basis of personality needs as measured by Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and teacher attitude as measured by the Minnesota Teacher Attitude Inventory. Undergraduate Fellows are students recommended by faculty members to participate in seminars, in independent learning activities, and in leadership activities as means of encouraging such students to consider college teaching in the future.

Investigation On The Performance Characteristics Of Two Valveless Pulse Jets Operating In Phase Opposition, Donald A. Moen

Theses and Dissertations

The investigation was suggested by an earlier investigation done on a single valveless pulse jet engine at the University of North Dakota by Roger W. Engebretson. It was thought that if two of these engines could be coupled in such a manner that they would fire alternatively, the performance per engine could be improved. A literature search indicated that, while valved pulse jets had been successfully operated in the described manner, no one had previously operated two valveless pulse jet engines in phase opposition.

The objective of this project was to design a device for coupling two of these engines …

A Visual Presentation Of Man Prostituting Himself, Philip Edward Mullen Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

This study involves the artistic presentation of the concept that: •’Man prostitutes himself and is trapped by his own prostitution." The chief problems of the thesis were the clarification of that concept and its subsequent interpretation in aesthetic form.

Formulation of the basic idea demanded an examination of prostitution in its broader aspects. The use of man's talents for base purposes was considered in the areas of public relations, business, corporation operation, art, education and religion. Then consideration was given to the assemblage as an aesthetic communicative device. This discussion involved the level of articulation available to the assemblage, and …

Anomie, Social Participation And General Assistance Recipiency, Gary R. Smith

Theses and Dissertations

This Thesis was an examination of those persons receiving that form of vrolfc.ro assistanco known as general assistance in terms of the concepts of anomie and social participation. Tho act of receiving general assistanco was presented as a behavioral response contrary to the normative expectations of tho American society. It was hypothesized that general assistanco recipients are more anomic and participate less in society than those low income person not seeking or receiving welfare assistance. It was further hypothesized that chronic general assistance recipients are more anomic and participate loss in society than those recipients relatively loss relient upon assistance. …

A Comparison Of Physical Fitness Levels Between Male Honor Freshmen Students Enrolled In Physical Education 101 At The University Of North Dakota, Douglass A. Hallatt

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to compare the physical fitness levels of male freshmen honor students and male freshmen students enrolled in physical Education 101 at the University of North Dakota.

This study was directly concerned with physical fitness as measured by the American Association for Health, physical Education, and Recreation Physical Fitness Test. The students involved were all freshmen male students enrolled in the required physical education service program and twenty-seven of the forty-seven male freshmen honor students at the University of North Dakota.

The test was administered to both groups the sixth week of the first semester …

A Study Of The Changes Caused By Modern Dance Movement On Flexibility And Balance Of College Freshman Football Players, Daniel J. Neppel

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the changes elicited by modern dance techniques on the flexibility and body balance of college f r e s h man football players.

Two groups were requested to participate in the study. An experimental group of fifteen subjects, which experienced a modern dance program twice weekly, and a control group of thirteen subjects, that did not participate in modern dance, were utilized in this study.

The two groups were given a pretest for flexibility with the Leighton Flexometer and a pretest for body balance with the Stork Stand Test for Balance. The …

An Analysis Of Injuries Sustained In Physical Education Classes And In Athletics At The Secondary Schools Of The Grand Forks Public School System During The School Years 1960-1965, Gary G. Nelson

Theses and Dissertations

The problem was to determine the frequency and nature of injuries sustained by students in athletics and in physical education classes in grades seven through twelve in the Grand Forks Public School System from 1960-1965. Data were gathered from the school accident fund claim sheets which were kept at the office of the North Dakota High School Activities Association and at the secondary schools 1n Grand Forks.

Of the 307 reported Injuries during the five years, 142 were sustained during physical education classes and 140 during athletic competition. The remaining 25 injuries occurred in classrooms and in other school facilities. …

Dermacentor Andersoni And Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever In National Forest Recreational Sites Of Utah, C. Selby Herrin

Theses and Dissertations

The objectives of this study were to determine (1) the prevalence of adult ticks of Dermacentor andersoni in national forest recreational sites of Utah, and (2) the incidence of spotted fever rickettsia, Rickettsia rickettsii, in the ticks of these areas. With the use of a white flannel cloth, 358 adult D. andersoni (135 males and 223 females) were collected from 48 recreational sites during the spring and summer of 1964. Ticks from each collection were put in pools, preserved in non-fat skim milk at -30° C, and subsequently tested for the presence of spotted fever rickettsia by guinea pig inoculations. …

Pseudo-Family Systems Of The Institutionalized, Adolescent, Female Offender, Connie Sevalson

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No abstract provided.

A Historical Study Of Silver Reef: Southern Utah Mining Town, Alfred Bleak Stucki

Theses and Dissertations

While a number of short articles and histories of Silver Reef have been written, they tend either to be anecdotal in character or to emphasize the merely sensational aspects of the mining camp. These writings have failed to investigate some of the most basic sources of information concerning this highly interesting mining epic in Southern Utah. Therefore, there remains a real need for a thoroughly researched and documented history of silver Reef - a need that this thesis tries to meet.

A Quantitative Analysis Of Matthew Cowley's Use Of The Illustrative Method Of Oral Support, Kenneth Lloyd Young

Theses and Dissertations

The chief purpose of this analysis is to determine how much Matthew Cowley used the illustrative method of oral support in his public speaking. A minor purpose is to determine the dominant motivating appeals used in his speaking. Such an examination should provide valuable insight for those desiring effective techniques in public speaking situations.