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Ten Years Of Rhode Island History, Edna Ethel Dawley Jan 1901

Ten Years Of Rhode Island History, Edna Ethel Dawley

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Chronicles the economic and political struggles of the colonies of North America from 1765 to 1775, ultimately leading to the United States Declaration of Independence from the British Empire, with an emphasis on Rhode Island.


Women In The French Revolution, Edna Ethel Dawley Jan 1901

Women In The French Revolution, Edna Ethel Dawley

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Beginning with a detailed history of the sparks that led to the Revolution in France (1789–1799), this essay gives French women praise by illustrating the specific types of women who assisted in the Revolution: the women of the mob, Charlotte Corday, Madame Roland, Madame de Stael, the Princess de Lamballe and Marie Antoinette.


Captain Stephen Olney, Ruth Hortense James Jan 1901

Captain Stephen Olney, Ruth Hortense James

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

History of the life of Rhode Island patriot Captain Stephen Olney, beginning with his ancestry and birth in 1775 and before until his death in 1832.


Women In Economics, Elizabeth Agnes Sherman Jan 1901

Women In Economics, Elizabeth Agnes Sherman

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Exploration of the "Woman's Problem" of being considered mentally and physically valuable as men in the work force of the late 19th century. Includes employment statistics.


The Pioneer Settlement Of Ohio, Roena Hoxsie Steere Jan 1901

The Pioneer Settlement Of Ohio, Roena Hoxsie Steere

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

A history of the settling of Ohio, detailing the work of seven Rhode Island pioneers: General James Mitchel Varnum, Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, Colonel Archibald Crary, Commodore Abraham Whipple, Captain Simeon Martin and William T. Miller.


South Kingstown In The Revolution, John Wilby Jan 1901

South Kingstown In The Revolution, John Wilby

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

A detailed history of the previously undocumented part played by South Kingstown, Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War.