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Progression For Chamber Orchestra, David Edward Hansen

Masters Theses

"Progression” is a musical composition in three movements written for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two violins, two violas, two cellos, double bass, and percussion. The instrumentation was chosen for the purpose of providing a balance of many timbres without employing an ensemble of large proportions.

"Progression" was composed with a concept in mind. That concept involved the interaction of mankind and nature, and was simply the creative inspiration for the piece. No attempt should be made to extract the concept from the piece upon hearing it, since it is music to be enjoyed and appreciated.

Musically, …

Collingwood's Idea Of History : The Development And Form Of Historical Inquiry, Timothy A. Hartin

Honors Theses

History was long considered a somehow second-rate discipline, incapable of producing true knowledge like math or the hard sciences. Whether viewed as the handmaiden of theology in the Middle Ages or simply denied a place among the sciences by the latter-day positivists, history's independence and value as a study in its own right have been denied from many points of view at different times. R.G. Collingwood takes issue with this attitude towards history by assert its autonomy both in subject and method in his The Idea of History. His inquiry into the nature of history is divided into two parts. …

Princess Anne County: A Study In Material Wealth, Todd Grant Duncan

History Theses & Dissertations

This is a study of material culture in Princess Anne County, Virginia, from 1691 to 1823, based on court records. These documents allow the historian to determine the economic worth of a group of individuals, analyze the types of people comprising this group, categorize the types and quantities of possessions owned, and differentiate between economic groups according to possessions and currency listed. Trends of ownership for the whole period, the determination of individual occupations, and the occupational content of the people of the county at large are also discussed. Other areas focused on included the level of literacy, the role …

Walter Heron Taylor And His Era, Emanuel Meyer

History Theses & Dissertations

This biography examines Colonel Walter Herron Taylor’s involvement in the development of Norfolk, Virginia, into a modern urban seaport. Although this thesis depicts Taylor’s role as Robert E. Lee’s adjutant and Civil War historian, it clearly demonstrates that his civic accomplishments in the post-war era considerably outweighed his efforts for the Confederacy.

Colonel Taylor's lifetime career in banking and commerce reflected the changing society of the South from a backward province into a modern industrial and sophisticated section. The author illustrates the Colonel’s participation in Norfolk's growth from the stormy Reconstruction period to the eve of World War I. Throughout …

The Shenandoah National Park: Its Impact On A Mountain People, Scott Shelton

History Theses & Dissertations

The creation of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia during the 193Os profoundly affected the lives of hundreds of mountain people who had eked out an existence to the region for generations. While removing these people naturally caused inconveniences and disrupted a way of life, the positive results outweighed the negative. Higher standards of living generally accompanied the change, and few former residents expressed discontent over their new way of life.

This removal of the mountaineers was simply one of many episodes in American history where the federal government has played a role in moving people, thereby changing their lifestyle. …

Women In Art Nouveau : Artist And Inspiration., Jo Anne Triplett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The role of women in the development of the turn-of-the-century movement known as Art Nouveau was important, but little has been written about it. This thesis serves as an introduction to attempt to explore. their roles, primarily by identifying who they were and what they accomplished. Art History, until our own century, documented the women artists of the past. has not The women fully who excelled in this field of handicrafts and applied arts should be more appreciated as interest grows in all aspects of Art Nouveau.

Manual Labor: The Twelfth-Century Cistercian Ideal, Dennis R. Overman

Masters Theses

Throughout the history of western monasticism three principal occupations were repeatedly emphasized for the monk: prayer, lectio divina (spiritual reading/ meditation), and manual labor. Periodically, cultural mindsets, social structure, or even geography have produced in a variation in the practice of these occupations, resulting in the dominance of one or the other, or even the disappearance of one altogether.

The emergence of the Cistercian Order at the end of the eleventh century was characterized by a spirit of simplicity and austerity with a renewed emphasis on manual labor which had been a neglected element in the monastic regime in the …

The Impact Of The Mormon Migration On The Community Of Kirtland, Ohio, 1830-1839, Mark R. Grandstaff

Theses and Dissertations

In the early decades of the nineteenth-century, an era of cultural change and disorientation, many turned to revivals to displace insecure emotionalism and to insure themselves of a place in the emerging society. Others, such as the Mormons sought an all encompassing plan that would dispel confusion and restore order to a decadent society. This search led some Mormons to follow their Prophet to Kirtland, Ohio. Once in Kirtland, various sociological conflicts developed which affected how the citizens of Kirtland would perceive their Mormon neighbors. Tantamount to these conflicts was the rapidly increasing Mormon population which triggered a corresponding rise …

Esse/Essence And Grace: A Theological Inquiry Into Thomist Methodology, Joyce A. Little

Dissertations (1934 -)

Traditional Thomism, both philosophical and theological, has assumed that the esse/essence distinction drawn by St Thomas Aquinas lies within the domain of philosophy (nature) rather than of theology (grace). The source of this assumption is Thomas himself, who supposed the substantial correlation of esse and essence to be natural, thereby relegating grace to the role of accident. This dissertation challenges that fundamental assumption. The dissertation consists of two parts. In Part I, the esse/essence distinction itself is analyzed. The approach is methodological, not historical. Arguing that the basic methodological principle of Thornism is the act/potency complementarity which Thomas derived from …

Samuel B. Watrous: New Mexico Pioneer, Alexia M. Kosmider

American Studies ETDs

Samuel Watrous journeyed to tNew Mexico in 1835 and moved to the mining camp of Dolores, situated in the San Pedro Mountains south of Santa Fe. He lived there for a period of 10 years. He married, Tomacita Crespin and raised a large family. Samuel supported his family by selling goods and trading deerskins to the minors of Dolores.

By the end of the year 1848 or 1849, Watrous had saved enough money to buy a portion of the John Scolley grant and build his home at the picturesque setting where the Sepello and Mora Rivers flow together, some twenty …

Design Principles And Applications In A Corporate Trademark The Krystal Company, Kurt Hyder

Honors Theses

This Honors thesis sets out to examine some significant aspects of corporate trademark design. The thesis will provide an analysis of a corporate trademark program, focusing on the recent trademark change by The Krystal Company. I wish to point out early in the paper that certain features of Krystal's design program, such as uniform, package, and architectural design were reviewed only briefly. This restriction was necessary to keep the research from becoming too vast and losing sight of the main objective of trademark design. The thesis consists of three main parts: a) The principles of design and graphic design, b) …

Beckett's Bleak Universe And Its Objective Correlatives, Mohamed El-Said Ahmed

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Islamic Education In Northern Nigeria, Saidu Bako Gumel

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Lesbianism In Sport From The Perspective Of The Female Team Sport College Athlete And The Female Team Sport Recreational Player, Tracy Laura Jaynes

Dissertations and Theses

This study was designed to determine the degree of homophobia, expressed lesbian sexual preference behavior, and attitudes toward lesbianism among the female team sport college athlete and the female team sport recreational player. It was hypothesized that the female team sport college athlete would be less homophobic, would express greater lesbian sexual preference behavior, and would possess more positive attitudes toward lesbianism than the female team sport recreational player. There were 32 female team sport college athletes representing four Utah university/college campuses and one Oregon university/college campus; 37 female team sport recreational players representing four Utah recreational team and two …

Image And Ritual, Leslie Ann Wood

Art & Art History ETDs

Through the development of symbolic gesture and a selective personal iconography, my images have evolved as my primary source of understanding universal symbols revealed in the external world.

Theatrically posed, figurative encounters are the basis with which I intentionally activate my private rituals. My images then become objects of power.

By creating images that bear power, I am provided clarity of thought, insight into the actual physical relationships in my life, health, protection and a general peace of mind.

The act of imagemaking is, for me, a continuous life ritual, intrinsic in the realization of my full potential as a …

Restoring The Lost: A Renewed Call For Church Discipline, John S. Schneider

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "When should a church discipline its members? To even begin to formulate an answer to this question involves a further problem - how important are purity and unity to God? For God designed the church on the pattern of his own character."

Synergism Of Substance And Emotion, Carolyn Jean Mills

Dissertations and Theses

This thesis features the work of Carolyn Jeans Mills for a Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture.

Photo-Realist Portraiture, Elaine R. Fleskes

Dissertations and Theses

A thesis report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Painting.

Overgrown Geometry, Connie Earnshaw

Dissertations and Theses

A thesis report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics.

Computers In Teaching Writing: An Annotated Bibliography, Thomas A. Chambers

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Revision: Reasons And Methods, Helen Jane Cerny Jones

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

A Dramatism Of Comedy: The Voice Of Eudora Welty, Dianne Briley

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Technical Writing And The Idea Of The Interpretive Community, Phyllis M. Gilmore

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Irrational Christian Beliefs, Charles E. Jardin

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Long-Range Planning In The Church, Charles Wesley Stewart

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Another Look At The Source Of Jesus' Humanity A Reexamination Of The New Testament And The Statement Of The Chalcedon Creed, John Wesley Larson

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Research And Strategy For Planting A Church In Bellevue, Washington, Timothy Dale White

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The Psychosocial And Spiritual Dynamics Of The Christian Family, Samuel Siong-Kung Fung

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Teaching Beginners To Read Through Writing, Sheryl A. Watchorn

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

The Breakdown Of Group Cohesion As A Key Factor In The Chinese Brainwashing Of Army Prisoners Of War During The Korean War, David E. Moore

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.