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Taos Indians And The Blue Lake Controversy, Ronald P. Archibeck

History ETDs

This paper shall concern itself with the sixty-four year controversy between the Taos Pueblo Indians and the United States Forest Service over the question of who should control the Blue Lake area in northern New Mexico.

To the Taos Indians, Blue Lake was their most sacred religious shrine -- the place or their emergence and re-entry into the earth after death. Also of importance because of numerous religious shrines were the 48,000 acres of wilderness watershed land adjoining the lake known as the Blue Lake area. The Indians had to convince Washington of this religious importance -- it was only …

Edward Vii And The Anglo-French Entente Of 1904, Patricia M. Day

Honors Theses

After the end of the Napoleonic wars, the appearance of Europe was changed almost to that of the eighteenth century. France had been returned to her old borders, the multitude of little kingdoms in Italy and Germany had been reinstated, and Russia had taken back the portion of Poland that she had acquired in 1793. The general alliance of all European countries against a superior France was discontinued as soon as France had lost that position. It had been nothing more than one of the agreements that European countries made when they were under pressure. The enemy was only the …

The Short Story: An Expression Of The Creative Imperative, An Introduction, Mary Muses Woodlee

English Language and Literature ETDs

Upon reflection, the creative process appears to find a comprehensible analysis in the consideration of linguistics. The psychology of deep structure as used in the analysis of grammar may be extended to the ultimate meaning of words, tense, mode, even case, giving to language a physical reality. The meaning of a word, or in the case of a verb, of its tense and mode, is thus found to carry within itself a deep sense of its aptitude and function, being in fact, the only word or verb that could be applied specifically when its deep structure is fully understood. As …

The Cross-Currents Of Influence In The Backgrounds Of Twelve Chosen American And Japanese Potters: As Related To The Emergence Of A New Ceramic Presence In The Late Fifties, Carl G. Jensen

Art & Art History ETDs

The central theme of this study is the American interpretation, adaptation, and selection of vitalizing influences found in Japanese folk art pottery and the role of these influences as seen in the energizing of an American attitude toward clay as a major creative material during the late fifties .

The Philosophy Of Symbolic Interactionism, Richard Wendell Beeson

American Studies ETDs

The major purpose of this study is to demonstrate the theoretical formulation of symbolic interactionism. An historical examination reveals that philosophical pragmatism is foundational to the methodology of symbolic interactionism. Pragmatism itself is based on major conceptual contributions from empiricism, idealism, and evolutionism. From these older systems various aspects have been selected by pragmatism and oriented toward a unique American cultural experience to produce a unified method of inquiry applicable to the understanding of individual, group, and societal problem solving. The unification of methodology found in symbolic interactionism is shown by the construction of a diagrammatic model which reveals the …

Clarissa And Richardson's Ethical Beliefs: An Application Of A Theory, Vincent A. Silvestri

Master's Essays (1922 - )

In his illuminating book, Fiction and the Shape of Belief, Sheldon Sacks postulates a thesis that is designed to lead a reader to catch a glimpse at the ethical beliefs of the novelist as embodied in the novel itself. Generations of intelligent and sensitive men and women who have read and still continue to read Richardson provide cogent testimony that he somehow did include his moral beliefs, opinions, and prejudices in his novels without seriously detracting from their artistic effect.

Landscape Imagery In Shelley's Major Poetry: The Forest And Related Settings, Ingrid J. Parker

English Language and Literature ETDs

The repeated use of the journey motif and the extended descriptions of landscape in Shelley's major poems suggest that journey and landscape are either allegorical or symbolic, or both. Furthermore, biographical evidence indicates that Shelley was particularly attracted to quest literature, and that he responded strongly to specific modes of travelling and to particular types of landscape.

The analysis of landscape imagery in Shelley's shorter poems reveals that natural settings such as forests, caves, bodies of water, and mountains are habitually used as images for the human mind. The journey through landscape thus becomes logically a mental journey. It is …

Byron And The New Promethean Man, Yukihito Hijiya

English Language and Literature ETDs

The present study concerns itself with the development of the vision of the new Prometheus in Byron’s poetry. The purpose of this essay is to examine Byron as an affirmative poet of humanity. Chapters I and II deal with the poet’s early lyrics and with two tales—The Giaour and The Bride of Abydos—written before 1816; in these chapters Byron’s positive attitude toward life is explored in relation to this interest in the theme of love. Chapters III, IV and V are concerned with selected works written during and after 1816—“Prometheus,” Manfred, Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage III-IV, The Prisoner of Chillon, Mazeppa, …

The Reaction To Enclosure In Tudor Policy And Thought, Kenneth Michael Kines

Master's Theses

The original idea for this thesis in British Agrarian History evolved when it was discovered how much attention has been given to interpreting primary source material, and how little attention has been given to the primary sources themselves The student in Britain must find the task of research somewhat simple, for within the bounds of London can be found most of the necessary records, letters and statutes. The student confined to the United States must rely heavily upon printed sources. This paper is intended to serve as a guide to and study of major enclosure writings, speeches and policies that …

An Hegelian Interpretation Of The Vietnam War, Diane Heggarty

All Master's Theses

This essay attempts to use the philosophy of politics and history of George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel to interpret a contemporary situation--the Vietnam War. The gradual involvement of America in Vietnam is illustrated by the use of Hegel's dialectic or logic. Internal problems and strife are put in perspective by Hegel's political philosophy. Problems arise because general theories must always ignore particulars in a concrete situation such as Vietnam. But Hegel's view of the world is generally applicable to the twentieth century.

Medieval English Urban Social History: A Search Through The Chronicles, Willard T. Wolff

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

El Drama De Antonio Buero Vallejo: Implicaciones De La Desviacion, La Estigmatizacion, La Normalidad Y Los Valores, Mary F. Smith

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Annotated Bibliography And Some Integrating Observations On Conversion Including A Brief New Testament Study, Jeffrey Anderson

Master of Divinity Thesis

The diversity of views on conversion and the conflict within talk about conversion leads us to believe that the vital question remains unanswered: What is conversion? Conversion is a functional word in most people’s religious vocabulary, but it has a host of meanings, and many who use the term are not able to clarify their meaning. Our analysis of material on conversion--psychological, religious, and New Testament—has led to several conclusions and integrating statements. They are spelled out under their various headings below.

The Short Stories Of MáRio De Andrade, Gerald Glen Curtis

American Studies ETDs

In spite of much critical material about other aspects of Mario's literary production, little has heretofore appeared in regard to his short stories.

The man and the artist in Mário are intimately related, a proper appreciation of the latter depending upon understanding the former. Mario was outstanding for his love for mankind, his exuberance for life, his concept of happiness. His religious and political convictions were less stable, his concert of art and the artist was utilitarian and pragmatic, a reflection of his human solidarity and his desire to reduce the gap separating the artist from the common man.

Mário's …

Spain And Dos De Mayo, John P. Lewis

History ETDs

The principles of the Ancien Regime were inappropriate by 1800, yet Charles IV of Spain and his adviser, Manuel Godoy, protracted the existence of such methods of misgovernment until the forced abdication in 1808. As most countries pressed forward with the assistance of the developing industrial revolution, Spain remained a retarded land with an unproductive nobility, an all powerful mesta, a tiny middle class, and a shackled peasantry. The government was no more advanced since it was comprised of the absolute sovereign at the apex of the social triangle and the military establishment under the captain-general. Conditions for revolution were …

An Autonomous Lutheran Church In Canada In A Time Of Rising Nationalism, Roger Ellis

Master of Divinity Thesis

While this paper is concerned with the historical development of the fellowship discussions among the three church bodies it will be presented here in a cursory fashion for itis not the main intention of this paper to be a history. The LC-C has just commissioned the writing and publishing of a book on this very subject which is now available in paperback, written by the Rev. Albert Schwermann. What this paper will try to demonstrate and say is that the United States is a foreign country, different from Canada, and that in this time of rising nationalism in Canada it …

A Comparative Study Of The Doctrine Of Scripture In Article 4 Of The Apology Of The Augsburg Confession With The Doctrine Of Scripture In The Works Of Kister Stendahl, Jerry Kosberg

Master of Divinity Thesis

This paper is to be a comparative study of the doctrine of Scripture found in Article Four of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession with the doctrine of Scripture found in various representative writings of Dr. Krister Stendahl. The paper will be an attempt to establish the relationship between the view of Scripture found in an article of the Lutheran Confessions and the view of Scripture found in a Lutheran biblical scholar who works from the perspective of what may be called the historical -critical method. In other words, the question this paper is asking is: Is the historical - …

The Process Of Developing A Programmed Course In Christian Doctrine For Catachumens, Philip Bohlken

Master of Divinity Thesis

This paper summarizes research into the area of programmed instruction, sometimes also referred to as programmed learning or as teaching by machine. This research is primarily an investigation of the principles and techniques of programmed instruction with the view of using these principles and techniques to write a sample learning program. The research which went into this paper is used in the paper to adapt the principles and techniques discovered for use in programming a course in Christian doctrine. The programmed course is intended for use by catachumens in their early years of adolescence as they approach the time when …

Black Children With White Parents, Dennis Conrad

Master of Divinity Thesis

This paper is intended for people who are interested in finding out what the situation is in the field of transracial adoption. It may be useful to pastor, layman, or anyone unfamiliar with the field. There are thousands of children in this country who do not have permanent homes. This study will examine in some detail one possible answer to solve this dilemma, and also take a look at a few of the other alternatives besides transracial adoption.

What Sort Of Personality Should The Pastor-Counselor Have, Walter Geist

Master of Divinity Thesis

Young men going into the service of the church only have a vague idea about the role of pastor as counselor. They realize that there is a certain amount of counseling they will be required to do as pastors and yet their seminary education provides them with few structured courses in this area of ministry. The student may suddenly realize that he is not prepared to function as counselor for personal problems and interpersonal relationships. In an effort to help the student prepare for counseling relationships this study will examine and present the most basic resource a pastor-counselor should have; …

Experimental And Exploratory Thesis In Creative Glass Blowing As Art Media, Stan Flashman

All Master's Theses

This paper along with a one man show of my work in the Fine Art Gallery is a representation of hand blown glass as an art media. The development or technical skill along with more free flowing form and spontaneous way or working was the ultimate aim of th1s study.

Small Objects As Art, Patrick Dybvig

All Master's Theses

This thesis presents a series of original jewelry and hand-held art objects which aesthetically relate to each other in a controlled gallery environment. The form of the objects is based on box-shapes, while the content comments on and pokes fun at our present society. The objects are made of various combinations of sterling silver, brass, copper, aluminum, plexiglass, fabric. and wood. Some of the objects use photographs from private and magazine sources. All of the objects are intended as Funk-art pieces.

The Indiana Congressional Delegation And Foreign Policy Issues 1939-1941, Loretta S. Glaze

Graduate Thesis Collection

This paper is an examination of the foreign policy attitudes of Indiana's United States Senators and Representatives during the critical years before the Second World War. My purpose is to determine whether these particular Mid-Westerners were a part of the isolationist bloc in Congress which exerted a significant influence on the formulation of foreign policy. The scope of the study is limited to an elucidation of the individual views as expressed in Congress b the members of the delegation and an analysis of the campaign for re-election waged by each of them as it relates to the broader issue.

The Imagination Of Gary Snyder, Bert Almon

English Language and Literature ETDs

This study is a critical introduction to the thought and art of Gary Snyder, an American poet whose esoteric allusions to Oriental thought and American Indian lore require considerable explication. Through an examination of Snyder's basic themes I have tried to provide the background for a full understanding of his work, and at the same time I have provided critical evaluation of it. The introductory chapter contains an intellectual biography, of Snyder, an examination of his poetics, and a résumé of the available criticism and scholarship devoted to him. The second chapter examines the sensuous emphasis of his style and …

Multi-Directional Ideas In The Duality Of A Living Work, Orlando Jimenez

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a series of ideas underlying the philosophy behind the creation of the author's works. The paper deals with the creator-viewer relationship, and the distinction that is commonly accepted as existing between the perception of the two, ascribing more value on the perception of one over that of the other. The conclusions were reached after acute observation of occurrences of everyday as a source of esthetic experience and after lengthy discussions with people involved in the creative process.

Saint Joan As Tragedy In Terms Of Tragic Rhythm And Ritual, Terry A. French

English Theses & Dissertations

No abstract.

A Brief History Of The St. Louis, Rocky Mountain & Pacific Company., Craig Alan Ratchner

History ETDs

The coal properties involved in this study were originally part of a land grant made by the government of Mexico through New Mexico governor Manuel Armijo to Carlos Beaubien and Guadalupe Miranda on January 1, 1841. There lands were later acquired by Lucien Maxwell and became known as the Maxwell Land Grant. In July of 1902 this land was conveyed to the Raton Coal & Coke Company and contained a series of coal mines and coking plants in the Raton, New Mexico area. This coal land and all of the mining facilities were acquired by the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain …

The Queasy World Of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.: Satire In The Novels, James William Goshorn

English Language and Literature ETDs

This study is a close rhetorical analysis of the satire in the novels of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. It attempts to clarify the underlying art of structure and style which distinguish his work. The novels show Vonnegut's concern for the role of the individual in society by dramatizing ironically passive comic characters comparable to Voltaire's Candide. The rhetorical devices and stylistic techniques through which Vonnegut achieves his satiric effects are closely analyzed. The study reveals that the effect of his blend of fantasy and fiction is a stimulation of concern for human values in his reader. This effect distinguishes him from …

Hipólito Irigoyen's Second Administration: A Study In Administrative Collapse, Herman John Hobi

Dissertations and Theses

In 1928 Hipólito lrigoyen was the most popular President that the Argentine people had elected. Two years later his popularity had evaporated and a few hundred military cadets ousted the government. The reasons go beyond this two-year period. Argentina, contrary to popular belief, did not have a democratic tradition. The nation had been ruled by the dominant economic interests up to 1916.

In 1916, Hipólito Irigoyen was elected to his first term. The people expected him to provide them with a decent and honorable life. But in choosing the legal path of elections instead of revolution Irigoyen pre-empted any revolutionary …

The Niched Figures Of The Olmec And Maya Sculpture: Stylistic And Iconographic Similarities Between The Olmec Altars And The CopáN And Quiriguá Stone Zoomorphs, Anna Chyczewska

Art & Art History ETDs

The purpose of this paper is to describe some of the relationships which exist between Olmec and Maya art by comparing style and iconography of the Olmec altars and the Maya zoomorphs of Quiriguá and Copán. A stylistic analysis of these Olmec and Maya monuments indicates that Olmec sculpture included both three-dimensional and two-dimensional compositions; Maya sculpture suggests development from the two-dimensional into a more complex and dynamic three-dimensional arrangement of forms. The great importance of the more or less stylized features of the jaguar, of the serpent, and of grotesque creatures combining both reptilian and feline aspects emerges from …