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The White Man's Burden, Nelson V. Shaw

Honors Theses

This paper is concerned with a broad, general defining of the concept of the "White Man's Burden." There is a brief history given leading up to the "White Man's Burden," with emphasis on the Monroe Doctrine. The three composing factors of the "White Man's Burden" are Christianity, Pragmatism, and Manifest Destiny; they are explained in detail and an attempt has been made to show how they form a cohesive unit, and in turn, a foreign policy. This paper has attempted to show the beginning of American foreign policy with the hopes of better understanding our foreign policy in the 1970's.

The Camden Expedition: Spring, 1864, James Adrian Ryan Jr.

Honors Theses

General Nathaniel P. Banks assumed command of the Department of the Gulf for the United States on November 8, 1862. IN assuming his office Banks received orders from General-in-Chief Henry W. Halleck conveying President Lincoln's concern that no time be lost in opening the Mississippi River for military and naval operations. As soon as this was accomplished, Banks was to consider other operations, such as an expedition up the Red River to liberate the cotton and sugar in Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas. He was also to establish a base of operation for the invasion of Texas. This decision was …

The Treatment Of Orval Faubus By Five Publications During The 1957 Little Rock School Integration Crisis, Bobby Shepherd

Honors Theses

The following research paper is the result of many hours of research into the events of September and early October 1957, the height of the Little Rock School Integration Crisis, as recorded by the nations' press.

This paper is concerned, in particular, with the treatment in the news reporting and editorial comment which Governor Orval E. Faubus received during this period from five publications, three newspapers and two news magazines. These publications are: The New York Times, The Arkansas Gazette, The Arkansas Democrat, Time, and Newsweek magazines.

The objective of this paper is to determine to what extent, if any …

The Contributions Of Roger Williams To Religious Freedom And Democratic Ideals, Vicki Hubbs

Honors Theses

Roger Williams is best known as "the founder of Rhode Island." Few people realize that he was also a soldier, statesman, farmer, and preacher. Perhaps he is not well remembered because he is so hard to label. To him we owe the provisions in our government today of religious freedom and separation of church and state. Because of his new ideas and courage to express them, Roger Williams was considered a radical by many of the people of his day.

Violence: An Instrument Of Policy In Reconstruction Alabama, S. Ray Granade

Books and Monographs

The idea of violence during Reconstruction by now conjures up a stereotyped mental picture. Invariably, the time is midnight. Scattered clouds allow the moon brief glimpses of the earthbound scene. But the light from even this hidden source is sufficient to reveal the silent band of draped figures riding through the night. The group surrounds a tiny cabin and the muffled voice of the leader calls a Negro to the porch. Almost invisible in the shadows, the victim emerges from the deeper gloom of the door. Perhaps merely a lashing awaits him, though he may face an impromptu lynching, a …

The Role Of The Negro In American History, Carol Kimbrough

Honors Theses

For my special studies paper this semester, I have chosen as my subject a topic about which I was totally in the dark--The Role of the Negro in American History. The sad part was that I wasn't even aware that I didn't know anything about this topic. In fact, I didn't even know there was such a topic. Before my sudden awakening to the highly significant role that the Negro has played in molding our history, I thought that the one and only intelligent Negro was George Washington Carver; after all, he was the only one mentioned in any of …

The Truman Election: Was 1968 A Repeat?, Cloene Biggs

Honors Theses

As election day in 1948 drew nearer, political pollsters, pros and amateurs united in predicting victory for Thomas E. Dewey. Only underdog candidate President Truman and, as it turned out, the American electorate disagreed with this consensus.

At the end of 1947 Truman was considered certain for renomination by his party, and the Gallup Poll showed that he would easily defeat either of the two leading Republicans--Governor Dewey and Senator Taft. A get-tough policy with Russia had pushed up his popularity--the Marshall Plan, his advocacy of government action to curb high prices, his confrontation with labor leader John L. Lewis …

A Historical Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Forces Which Shaped A Small Industrial Town In Arkansas, Gordon Scott Bachus

OBU Graduate Theses

In 1887, bauxite, the ore of aluminum was discovered in Arkansas . State Geologist, John C. Branner, announced l the discovery in 1891. Reports soon reached the Pittsburgh Reduction Company in Pennsylvania. This young company investigated the report, purchased land in Saline County, and started mining operations.

In 1903 the Pittsburgh Reduction Company built an ore - drying plant in Saline County, Arkansas. The establishment of this plant marked the beginning of the town of Bauxite. Laid out on company- owned land shortly after mining operations began, the town soon became a self- sufficient community with schools, churches, stores, roads, …

An Analysis Of The Governorship Of Huey Long, N. G. Dalrymple

OBU Graduate Theses

Huey Pierce Long was one of the most flamboyant . and controversial political leaders of the early twentieth century. Elected Governor of Louisiana in 1928 on the platform "Every Man a King," Long soon became nationally known for his erratic and picturesque behavior as "the Kingfish."

The New York Times heralded the election of Huey Long as Governor of the Pelican State as the appearance of "a worthy competitor in the field of light political farce." Later, many persons realized. that the statement was not entirely accurate. What Louisiana received in Huey Long was highly political, but it was far …

The Tennessee Valley Authority: Its History, Judy Crumby

Honors Theses

In 1912 George William Norris was elected to the United States Senate. This might properly be called the beginning of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Sen. Norris became an outspoken advocate of public ownership of public utilities. His greatest dream was the development by the government of the possibilities for the electric power in the Tennessee River Valley. Finally in 1933, Norris was able to see his dream fulfilled. His bill for the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority was passed, and then three years later, a great dam was completed and named in honor of Norris.

40: Marriage Record, 1919: James M. Ogden And Marian Dunbar Davis, Parish Of Orleans

William Dunbar Collection

Marriage record, 1919: James M. Ogden and Marian Dunbar Davis

34: 1899 December 22: A. Field "Mother" (Princeton) To Mrs. William (Mary) Dunbar (Forest Near Natchez), A. Field

William Dunbar Collection

1899 December 22: A. Field "Mother" (Princeton) to Mrs. William (Mary) Dunbar (Forest near Natchez)

39: Marriage Certificate, 1869: Alfred Davis And Mary Dunbar, State Of Louisiana

William Dunbar Collection

Marriage certificate, 1869: Alfred Davis and Mary Dunbar

31: 1858 January 15: Allie To Julie, Allie Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1858 January 15: Allie to Julie

32: 1858 May 1: Allie To Jule, Allie Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1858 May 1: Allie to Jule

33: 1858 May 6: C.A. Page [?] (Philadelphia) To "My Darling Nephew", C.A. Page

William Dunbar Collection

1858 May 6: C.A. Page [?] (Philadelphia) to "My Darling Nephew"

28: 1857 June 14: [Allie] To Julie, Allie Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1857 June 14: [Allie] to Julie

30: 1857 December 28: [Allie] To Jule, Allie Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1857 December 28: [Allie] to Jule

29: 1857 November 13: Allie (Philadelphia) To Jule, Allie Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1857 November 13: Allie (Philadelphia) to Jule

47: Currency: 50 Cent Note, United States Notes

William Dunbar Collection

Currency: United States Fractional Currency, Fifty Cents Note

27: 1845 March 7: M.F. Dunbar (Forest) To Mrs. G.T. Olmstead "Dearest Sister" (Princeton, New Jersey), M.F. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1845 March 7: M.F. Dunbar (Forest) to Mrs. G.T. Olmstead "Dearest Sister" (Princeton, New Jersey)

44: "Original Plan Of My Beloved Mother's Flower Garden" By M.F. Dunbar, 1840, M. F. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

"Original plan of my beloved Mother's flower garden" by M.F. Dunbar, 1840

26: 1828 May 13: R.T. Dunbar (Florence) To William Dunbar, Jr. (Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1828 May 13: R.T. Dunbar (Florence) to William Dunbar, Jr. (Natchez)

25: 1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar To William Dunbar, Jr. "Brother" (Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar to William Dunbar, Jr. "Brother" (Natchez)

24: 1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar (Paris) To Mary Dunbar "Dear Sister" (Forest Near Natchez), R. T. Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1827 November 5: R.T. Dunbar (Paris) to Mary Dunbar "Dear Sister" (Forest near Natchez)

23: 1823 January 2: Robert Dunbar (Cambridge) To Mrs. Margaret Dunlop "Dear Sister" (Natchez), Robert Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1823 January 2: Robert Dunbar (Cambridge) to Mrs. Margaret Dunlop "Dear Sister" (Natchez)

38: Dunbar Estate Documents (Hand-Copied), 1822-1835, Estate Document

William Dunbar Collection

Dunbar estate documents (hand-copied), 1822-1835

22: 1810 July 5: William Dunbar (Philadelphia) To William Dunbar "Esteemed Parents" (Forest Near Natchez), William Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1810 July 5: William Dunbar (Philadelphia) to William Dunbar "Esteemed Parents" (Forest near Natchez)

20: 1818 September 1: William Dunbar "Son" (Princeton) To Mrs. William Dunbar "Dearest Mother" (Forest, Natchez), William Dunbar

William Dunbar Collection

1818 September 1: William Dunbar "Son" (Princeton) to Mrs. William Dunbar "Dearest Mother" (Forest, Natchez)

18: 1817 February 12: [William Dunbar, Jr.] (Philadelphia) To Mrs. William Dunbar "Dear Mother" (Forest, Natchez), William Dunbar Jr.

William Dunbar Collection

1817 February 12: [William Dunbar, Jr.] (Philadelphia) to Mrs. William Dunbar "Dear Mother" (Forest, Natchez)