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Some Recurrences Of The Don Quixote-Sancho Panza Pair In World Literature, J. Angie Wynn

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

It is not the purpose of this study to consider the influence of Don Quixote on World Literature in general, but rather to describe the imitations of Don Quixote in the works of three famous authors. These authors have each created a pair similar to Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and each shows in his creation the influence of Cervantes' characters. These authors represent three different national literatures and three successive centuries. They are: Henry Fielding of eighteenth-century England; Alphonse Daudet of nineteenth-century France; and Jacinto Benavente of twentieth-century Spain. We have chosen for this study: Tom Jones, the History …

The Distribution And Utilization Of Agave In The American Southwest, Alvin Russell Grove

Biology ETDs

It is the purpose of this thesis to show in a comparative way the importance of Agave sp. for food, drink, fiber, etc., among various tribes comprising the American Southwest.

The problem is important from ethnological and ethnobiological standpoints. Through a study of man's attempt to utilize for food, etc., articles which grew at hand, one can better understand him. The methods of plant utilization show the effect of the environment on the man as well as his attempts to adjust himself to it or adjust the environment to himself. The problem, in addition, is an ecological one, showing the …

A Study Of The Relative Achievement Of Pupils In Class A, Class B, And Class C High Schools In The State Of Kansas, Edgar Reed

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

This thesis attempts to come to some conclusions as to the relative achievement of pupils in class A, class B, and class C high schools in Kansas. The Department of Education of the State of Kansas classifies high schools of the State into three groups based on teaching staff, supervision and administration, furnishings and equipment, records and reports, and promotion and graduation. The public is generally of the opinion that pupil achievement in a class A high school is better than in a class B high school, and in a class B high school better than in a class C …

Musical Forms In The Chrisitian Church From Apostolic Times To The Gregorian Age, M Alfred Bichsel

Bachelor of Divinity

Modern ecclesiastical as well as secular music has as its humble but important basis the music of the early Christian era traced through the Middle Ages. Throughout this time there are two influences which have guided the development of music in general. The one is the folk song - the music of the people which was sung by the wandering minstrels. The other is the music of the church itself which was assembled and written by the clergy, for the most part by monks. However it is the latter that bears more weight and significance, for it was the church …

Probable Origins Of The Modern Pueblos, Nan Ashton Glenn

Anthropology ETDs

The Pueblo group of the southwest has probably been given more study than any other culture group of North America. Both functional and historical studies have been made, and faint attempts set forth, to deduce the origin of the modern Pueblo culture, as a whole, from the prehistoric Pueblo culture studied by archaeologists. Theories regarding this origin have varied somewhat during the last ten years, but relatively little attempt has been made to check detailed archaeological or ethnological material of any of the Pueblo groups with data on other groups outside the area. It would seem that as far as …

A Study Of School District Organization In Kittson County, Minnesota, Erling Kolden

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Histological And Functional Study Of The Skin Of The Frog, Oscar Stern

Bachelors’ Theses

In recent years much has been written on the skin of the frog, however, it seems that little has been done to correlate the morphological and physiological aspects of the skin. The literature reveals that considerable work has been done on the common laboratory frog Rana pipiens.

The Religion Of Alexander Pope, Helen A. Stapleton

Bachelors’ Theses

At the time of Pope’s birth and during the early Eighteenth Century, many anti-Catholic laws were put into practice. It was a period of liberal thought on religion and attacks on revelation were discussed in the tavern, coffee¬ house and drawing room of the day. Men of letters and men high in religious circles gave their views in a liberal way. A certain group turned to Deistic beliefs. They were not fanatics, opposed to Christianity, but liked the conceit of challenging their neo-philosophic views against revelation. Bolingbroke, who was a great friend of Pope, was foremost in this set.

The Recreational Work Done By The Works Progress Administration Up To June 1937, Mary Margaret Shinners

Bachelors’ Theses

Recreation is assuming greater significance daily in the plan of modern living. People everywhere are beginning to realize that play is as important as work and that life must be well rounded in order to be happy and healthy. The person who has never before played intelligently is now looking about or interests, pursuits and opportunities for physical and intellectual recreation.

Backgrounds Of The Declaration Of Independence And The Constitution In Catholic Philosophy, Joseph Edward Dean

Bachelors’ Theses

The system of representative government heralded in 1776 and conceived in 1787 by the Fathers of our country was never under such universal attack as it is at the present time. The attack is particularly insidious because it is led, not by champions of other tried and established forms of government, but by those who proclaim themselves to be the real saviors of democratic principles. The greatest danger to democracy in America is the woeful lack of interest in, and understanding of, the rights safeguarded for us by the Constitution of the United States of America. The fact that those …

Thomas Mann Und Seine Kuenstlernovellen Tristan Der Tod In Venedig Tonio Kroeger, Ida Blankenagel

Bachelors’ Theses

In dieser Arbeit werde ich die Kuenstlernovellen Thomas Mann's, Tristan, Der Tod in Venedig, und Tonio Kroeger vornehmen, und versuchen, sein Leben darzustellen, wie er es in diesen Novellen bhandelt hat.

A Study Of The Wahl Peptase Method, Francis C. Cretsinger

Bachelors’ Theses

An interest was first aroused in this problem by Mr. Lawrence Ehrnst of the Froedtert Malting Company who has been interested for some time in devising a method for determining the peptic power of malt. Through the cooperation of Dr. J. R. Koch, the author's major professor, a study of the Wahl Peptase Test was made possible.

Anyone who attempts the study of enzymes is confronted with the various factors inhibiting enzyme action. Also, the seemingly contradictory results of different investigators is somewhat confusing. This may be attributed to the difficulty of repeating identical experimental conditions, for enzymes are very …

Teaching Of Biology In The Houston Negro High School, Nellie Ruth Boyce

All Theses

Surveys of the course offerings and general activities have been made of many high schools. Most of these surveys have dealt with departments other than those of Natural Science. The personnel department of high schools involving information on the general school life and home life of the student have been the center of the majority of surveys. To the knowledge of the writer, based upon library information and that of the State Department of Education, no surveys have been made of the Houston schools with specific interest on phases of Natural Science. The need for such a survey is obvious …

An Analysis Of Available Forms Of Athletic Insurance And Suggestions For Accident Insurance For Kansas High School Athletes, Lloyd William Cole

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This investigation was undertakes to determine: (1) the insurance companies that issue policies which guarantee adequate protection to high school athletic teams, (2) the state athletic associations that have worked out or adopted plans that give satisfactory protection to high school competitors. Letters were sent to a number of insurance companies and state athletic associations to obtain information concerning their plans for compensation of athletic accidents. The policies of four insurance companies—Central Assurance Company, Columbus, Ohio; Income Guaranty Company, South Bend, Indiana; Sportsman Mutual Assurance Company, Washington, D.C.; Travelers Mutual Casualty Company—and the plans of three state athletic associations—Wisconsin, New …

An Evaluation Of Tests Of Musical Talent, Herbert Clark Levan

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The problem consists of an evaluation of tests of musical ability to discover which tests are most reliable and useful for elementary school purposes.

In a review of the literature related to the problem an attempt was made to present different viewpoints fairly, to summarize evidence of outstanding tests, to analyze contradictory evidences for possible solution of the questions involved, and to set up criteria for the selection of the best tests.

For further evidence, four selected batteries of comparatively new tests were given to over one thousand children in grades two to six in the schools of Parsons, Kansas. …

A Study Of The Departments Of Vocational Agriculture In North Dakota, Helmer B. Ensrud

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Anthology Of American Negro Poetry, Archie Lee Morgan

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

This is the first known master's thesis created by a Black student at Pittsburg State University.

Abstract: "The problem of this thesis is to compile an anthology of poems by American Negro writers which will portray the outstanding characteristics of the Negro race and to give comments and notes on the poems. Questionnaires were sent to two hundred college-trained Negroes living in the state of Oklahoma to find out what they thought were the outstanding characteristics of the Negro. The ten highest ranking traits, in the opinion of those questioned, were selected as typical of the Negro. These traits were …

A Study Of The Training Needed By Teachers Supervising Home Management Houses In Negro Colleges, Frances C. Mcshann

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Excerpt: "This study of home management houses in Negro colleges was made to determine what additional preparation the Negro home management house teacher needs. The home management houses studied are in Negro colleges that have home economics departments affiliated with the Vocational Division, United States Office of Education. In order to make the study a survey by questionnaire and [sic] interview was made of the training and experience of the teachers, aims and objectives of Negro home management residence courses, and the problems of the teachers of such courses. This study indicates that Negro residence teachers should have a course …

Neogongorismo And Gongora In Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry, Clyde M. Denton

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

My purpose in this paper is twofold. In the first place, I wish to clarify somewhat the meaning and scope of the term "neogongorismo" and to show in what respects it resembles and in what respects it differs from gongorism. Secondly, I desire to show the attitude manifested towards Gongora by the contemporary Spanish-American literatos. I shall substantiate my deductions wherever possible with actual critical and poetic references.

Bourget And Bazin: Two Leaders Of The Catholic Renaissance, Sister M. Eulalia Aure

Foreign Languages & Literatures ETDs

No abstract provided.

The Relative Influence Of The Locus And Mass Of Destruction Upon The Control Of Handedness By The Cerebral Cortex, La Charles Fracarol

Psychology ETDs

Specifically the experiment sought an answer to the following questions: (1) Is there evidence for a critical area in the cerebral cortex for the control of handedness, and if so, what are the limits of this area, i.e., what is the least destruction within this region that will produce transfers in handedness? (2) Will a destruction outside of the critical area have an effect, and if so, how large must such a destruction be to cause it? (3) What bearing will the results have upon current theories of cerebral functioning, including localization of function, physiological gradients, mass action, and equipotentiality?

Public Water Supplies Of New Mexico, Kenneth F. Priest

Chemistry and Chemical Biology ETDs

Distribution of population in State. The estimated population for the State of New Mexico for the year 1930 was 423,300. A close observation of the population centers shows them to be scattered over a wide range of territory. The largest city, Albuquerque, has approximately 26,000 citizens. The next sites, according to the 1930 count, are three in number, Santa Fe, Roswell, and Clovis. The remaining population including rural districts do not number over eight thousand people.

Spanish Games In New Mexico, Dionisio Costales

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

This thesis tends to offer a collection of games that are played by Spanish children in New Mexico. Some critical remarks are also made concerning several games. These comments are intended to notice the similarity of games of New Mexico with those of other countries. The material for this thesis was obtained through personal research and investigation and was received mostly by word of mouth.

The Identification And Distribution Of The Ceramic Types In The Rio Puerco Area, Central New Mexico, Dorothy Louise Luhrs

Anthropology ETDs

The present study was begun with the aim of determining what ceramic types are present in the Rio Puerco valley of the East, with consideration of their source, extent, variations and contributing factors. Due to the limitations of time the investigation was confined to the south-central portion of the area. Because the region is approximately one hundred and forty miles in length, from the northern headwaters of the Rio Puerco to the junction of the Rio Grande and Rio Puerco, it was considered best to limit the survey to a portion of the valley large enough to yield sufficient data …

A Survey Of The Sales Tax In The United States, Delight Keller Dixon

Economics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study (1) to indicate the development of the sales tax in the United States; (2) to show the reasons for its development; (3) to classify the different types of the sales tax; and (4) to present the methods of administration of the tax, as of January, 1937.

A Study Of The Relation Of Temperature To Antibody Formation In Cold-Blooded Animals, Earl C. Mcdaniel

Biology ETDs

It is an established fact that when warm-blooded animals are inoculated with foreign protein, in a great many instances they become immune, due to the formation of antibodies specific for the protein injected. In warm-blooded animals the body temperature is constant. The question naturally arises as to what the situation would be with regard to antibody formation in a cold-blooded animal where body temperature is not constant; also what part, if any, the temperature of the body would have to do with the antibody formation.

In a careful review of the literature practically nothing could be found in having direct …

Studies On Vegetative And Sexual Reproduction Of The Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale Weber), Alice Shortle

Biology ETDs

The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Weber) is one of the most persistent weeds found in lawns in New Mexico. Much work has been carried in the United States to find an effective means of eradication or control of this pest. However, there is some weakness in every method thus far suggested.

The Pre-Convention Campaign Of 1936, Roy R. Banner

Political Science ETDs

This study is an examination of American political behavior during the first period; from March, 1933, to the convening of the national nominating conventions of the major parties in the summer of 1936.

The Asymptotic Development Of A Special Type Of Power Series, David A. Lawson

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to consider certain aspects of the theorem due to Walter B. Ford, may be considered as a function g(w) of the complex variable w=x+iy and as such satisfies two conditions chosen by the author.

Syntax Of Nouns In The Annales Ricardi Secundi, Mary Gardner

Linguistics ETDs

This thesis is a study of the uses of the cases in the first part of the Annales Ricardi Secundi et Henrici Quarti Regum Angliae, which deals with Richard the Second only. The material is found in pp. 155-281 of the volume entitled Chronica Monasterii de Blaneford, Monachorukm S. Albani: Necnon Quorundam Anonymorum, Chronica at Anales, Regnantibus Henrico Tertio; Edwardo Primo, Edwardo Secundo, Ricardo Secundo, et Henrico Quarto, A.D. 1259-1296; 1307-1324; 1392-1406, edited by Henry Thomas Riley, M.A., of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; and of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law, published by the authority of the Lords Commisioners of her Majesty's …