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1994 Agricola, Arkansas Tech University

ATU Agricola Collection (Yearbooks)

This is the 1994 yearbook of Arkansas Tech University.

The African-American Community Of Richmond, Virginia : 1950-1956, Michael Eric Taylor

Master's Theses

This thesis offers a topical narrative of the history of the African American camrunity of Richmond, Virginia, during the early 1950s.A number of areas are explored including demographics, econcmic issues, housing, the black business camrunity, the church, social life, education, politics and the battle against segregation.Despite the hardships inposed by segregation, blacks in Richmond forrned a vigorous camrunity and during the period 1950 to 1956 won sane victories and suffered setbacks in their quest for a better life.

Newspaper accounts fran both black and white newspapers in Richmond were the major source for this paper.Government reports, city directories, church documents, …

0598: Marcia Myers Collection, 1895-1993, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection primarily documents Marcia Myers’ research into female Presbyterian missionaries in Appalachia, particularly West Virginia. Significant in the collection is the correspondence of Helen Desbrow, stationed in Raleigh Co., West Virginia, to her family in New Jersey, regarding her work in the Home Mission between 1922 and 1935, central to Myers’ thesis on female Presbyterian missionaries in Appalachia submitted for her M.Div at Princeton University. Correspondence by Hugh J. May and Frances H. Pindar are directly in response to Myers’ request for information on the same topic, and the Helen Disbrow correspondence was gifted possibly from Disbrow herself. Other …

0586: Eccho (Eastern Cabell County Humanities Organization) Records, 1985-1986, Marshall University Special Collections

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Cabell County, West Virginia, food and clothing pantry supported by area churches. Records include minutes, financial reports and membership rosters.

0585: Augustus Kuper Family Papers, 1816-1818, Marshall University Special Collections

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Collection consists primarily of the diary (1816-1818) of Augustus Kuper, Assistant commissary general of Canada, 1813, telling of his trip to England with his wife to secure a position in the provincial government. Genealogical information about the family is appended. According to a notation, the original diary in possession of Louis Hood of Chevy Chase, Md.

0595: Grass Family Papers, 1909-1950, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of eight postcards, some real photo and others consisting of illustrations and ranging in date from 1909-1950 addressed to members of the Grass family. Postcards appear to be sent from other cities while living there or on vacation and cover daily events and updates.

1880 Census, Rowan County Historical Society

Rowan County Histories Collection

The 1880 census records of Rowan County, Kentucky transcribed by Mrs. Alice P. Reynolds.

1870 Census, Rowan County Historical Society

Rowan County Histories Collection

The 1870 census records of Rowan County, Kentucky complied by Diane Grubb Sheffield in 1994.

Hi-O-Hi 1994, Oberlin College

Hi-O-Hi Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

The Spinster (1994), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (later University)

0587: Grimm Family Papers, 1900-1985, Marshall University Special Collections

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Wilson O. Grimm, physician, and Frances Talbott Grimm, educator, were long-time residents of Huntington, West Virginia. Papers include photographs and scrapbook of newspaper clippings.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Grimm Family Papers, 1900-1985 here.

0607: George Colin Mcintosh Typescript, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a manuscript by George C. McIntosh where he reflects on his life and religious beliefs, which are fluid.

The Octofoil, January/February 1994, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

[Introduction To] From Civilization To Segregation: Social Ideals And Social Control In Southern Rhodesia, 1890-1934, Carol Summers

Bookshelf

This study examines the social changes that took place in Southern Rhodesia after the arrival of the British South Africa Company in the 1890s. Summer’s work focuses on interactions among settlers, the officials of the British South America Company and the administration, missionaries, humanitarian groups in Britain, and the most vocal or noticeable groups of Africans. Through this period of military conquest and physical coercion, to the later attempts at segregationist social engineering, the ideals and justifications of Southern Rhodesians changed drastically. Native Policy, Native Education policies, and, eventually, segregationist Native Development policies changed and evolved as the white and …

0577: Rotary Club Of Huntington Papers, 1915-1993, Marshall University Special Collections

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Men's community service organization. Records include minutes and club rosters. Bulk of collection consists of issues of the club newsletter, "Rotary Reporter."

0576: Richard Marks Collection, 1953-2012, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of two series, with Series I containing material related to genealogy and Series II containing professional papers relevant to Richard Marks’ career at the NSA and CIA. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Marks' genealogical research on his family, including publications, family trees, forms, and other research tools. Professional papers include a Turkish-American Association exhibit of stamps between 1961-1965, as well as clippings, white papers, pamphlets, and booklets related to foreign policy and intelligence issues primarily about the U.S.S.R., but also including major powers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

0583: Janice Chandler Papers, 1969-1976, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington, West Virginia music educator. Papers include a script for "200 years celebration of Cabell county," a bicentennial musical presentation that was never produced.

0606: Beard Family Papers, 1942-1997, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of two letters from 1942, one undated wedding invitation, and one obituary clipping for Ruth C. Womack Beard. The two letters, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Beard, include one each from “McIntosh” and “Stanford”, thanking them for golf socks and updating the Beards on family news such as the enlistment of family members and the author.

0608: Andrew D. Earles Typescript, 1994, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection contains a twenty-two page manuscript titled "John Morgan IV: journeys through a life" by Andrew D. Earles. The manuscript covers the life of John Morgan IV, from his parents to his living children at the time of his death. The manuscript draws upon historical sources and information from living family members and goes into detail on Morgan’s life, including specific episodes of sickness and searching for work.

0588: Ina Crawford Scrrapbook, 1923-1936, Marshall University Special Collections

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The collection contains mixed printed and manuscript materials as well as a scrapbook. Correspondence primarily consists of letters from Okey Hayslip, Crawford’s future husband. Other materials include personal and business papers such as greeting cards, menus, programs, clippings, and financial documents.

The scrapbook is a repurposed cash book with extensive amounts of clippings, correspondence, and ephemera pasted in. The clippings relate to local events, including deaths, social engagements, news, and miscellaneous subjects such as kitchen tips. The correspondence consists of postcards and empty envelopes. Ephemera includes personal and business cards, materials from the Rainbow Garden, Martha Washington Candies, and Eda …

A Research Note: Race, Slavery, And The Ambiguity Of Corporate Consciousness, Herman L. Bennett

Publications and Research

In 1769, as he languished in Córdoba's prison, Diego Antonio Macute seethed. He was not alone. Fifteen of his compatriots shared his sentiments as they confronted their re-enslavement. Recent events painfully reminded them that racial consciousness had limits: their maroon allies, after all, had returned them to their former masters.

1993-12-31 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 31,1993.

1993-12-31 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 31,1993.

1993-12-28 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 28,1993.

1993-12-28 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 28,1993.

1993-12-24 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 24,1993.

1993-12-24 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 24,1993.

Women's Basketball: Unm Lobos Vs. Loyola Marymount Lions, December 22, 1993, University Of New Mexico

Sports History Video Collection

Video of Women's Basketball: UNM Lobos vs. Loyola Marymount Lions, December 22, 1993

1993-12-21 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 21,1993.

1993-12-21 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 21,1993.