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The Power Of The Purse, George W. Geib Jan 1975

The Power Of The Purse, George W. Geib

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

The Army finance office was born two centuries ago in the midst of the American Revolution. From the golden orle insignia that legend reports was first authorized by George Washington, to the outline of its modern functions and limitations that emerged during the war, the service took form in the critical years of the struggle for independence.


The Concept Of History In The Thought Of Rudolf Bultmann And Reinhold Niebuhr, Joseph H. Bragg Jr. Jan 1966

The Concept Of History In The Thought Of Rudolf Bultmann And Reinhold Niebuhr, Joseph H. Bragg Jr.

Graduate Thesis Collection

The question of the nature and meaning of history has become increasingly important in contemporary thought. In theological circles, it has become the central theme of discussion. Thereare a number of reasons why this is so. The events of the times in which we live have brought about a definite rejection of any knowledge-equals-progress idea of history as well as a call for interpretation of the profound social crises which we confront. The widespread influence of existentialism, with its emphasis on relativism and subjectivism, has brought into question not only the nature of history, in terms of present reality, but …


Piracy In Decline, 1680-1727, Howard W. Buckwalter Jan 1965

Piracy In Decline, 1680-1727, Howard W. Buckwalter

Graduate Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Rivers On The History Of Indiana, Ralph L. Bailey Jul 1960

The Influence Of Rivers On The History Of Indiana, Ralph L. Bailey

Graduate Thesis Collection

This study deals with the influence of rivers on the history of Indiana. It is difficult for us to visualize that some of the small streams that we cross many times with hardly a glance, were once the most important link in a vast chain of commerce. The early settler depended on these streams to get his surplus products to market. A glance at a road map of Indiana will reveal the importance that the early settler assigned to rivers and streams. Can you find any city or town of any size that is not located near a stream of …


A Study Of Ministerial Education Among The Disciples Of Christ From 1900 To 1915, Marion Lynn Hieronymus Jan 1958

A Study Of Ministerial Education Among The Disciples Of Christ From 1900 To 1915, Marion Lynn Hieronymus

Graduate Thesis Collection

The purpose of this thesis is to examine both the philosophy and realization of lIinisterial education of the brotherhood of Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) during a period extending from 1900 to 1915.


A History Of The Illinois High School Athletic Association And Its Relationship To The Public High School, Wilbur N. Allen Jan 1946

A History Of The Illinois High School Athletic Association And Its Relationship To The Public High School, Wilbur N. Allen

Graduate Thesis Collection

The stimulation of this study lies in the fact that no written history of the Illinois High School Athletic Association is now in existence. The present executive officers of the Illinois High School Athletic Association felt there was a definite need for such a record.


Conrad Baker, Former Governor Of Indiana, Arnold Ernst R. Muelller Jan 1944

Conrad Baker, Former Governor Of Indiana, Arnold Ernst R. Muelller

Graduate Thesis Collection

This thesis was assigned by the Department of German principally to learn through the study of the German newspapers of the day what influence the German-American population of Indiana might have had upon the election of Governor Conrad baker and also upon his whole administration as such; since Governor Baker was of German descent and the act, August 16, 1859, which provided when the German language should be taught in the common schools, also took effect when Baker was Governor of Indiana.


Trends In The Teaching Of United States History In The Elementary Schools Grades I To Vi, Alma Hoss Jan 1941

Trends In The Teaching Of United States History In The Elementary Schools Grades I To Vi, Alma Hoss

Graduate Thesis Collection

It had in the past been thought that United states history was an essential part of the elementary course of study…


A History Of Butler University, Thomas B. Fields Sep 1928

A History Of Butler University, Thomas B. Fields

Butler University History Resources

No abstract provided.


The Growth And Development Of English Law, Willis M. Blount Jan 1900

The Growth And Development Of English Law, Willis M. Blount

Manuscript Thesis Collection

A study of the history of the development of English law.


Slavery, Willis M. Blount Jan 1900

Slavery, Willis M. Blount

Manuscript Thesis Collection

A history of Slavery.


The Social Effects Of The Norman Conquest Upon England, Anson Harvey Washburn Jan 1898

The Social Effects Of The Norman Conquest Upon England, Anson Harvey Washburn

Manuscript Thesis Collection

No abstract provided.


The Political History Of Cuba, Frank T. Brown Jan 1897

The Political History Of Cuba, Frank T. Brown

Manuscript Thesis Collection

Abstract unavailable.