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Crossed Signals Off The Chesapeake, Roy M. Newton

Honors Theses

It was in the fall of 1781, over four years after the Declaration of Independence, that General Cornwallis surrendered his force at Yorktown, and American independence was realized. Yorktown is generally supposed to have been the decisive battle of the American Revolution, but it was the naval engagement off the Virginia Capes six weeks earlier, when the British fleet through a confusion over tactical signals, was driven away from the Chesapeake Bay, that actually decided the fate of the British forces in America. Had Adin.iral Graves taken advantage of his superior position when he encountered the Comte de Grasse, who …

Brooklyn College Informational Pamphlet, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Pamphlet on Brooklyn College including history, accredation, fees, requirements, student government, and demographics

1939 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Morris B. Clark Jr., H. Eugene Hile Jr.

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1939 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Wpa Completes Novel Sprinkler, The Vanguard

Brooklyn College History

Copy of article from Brooklyn College newspaper, Vanguard, re WPA funded sprinkler system and lily pond pool at Brooklyn College.

Landscaping Rushed At Brooklyn College, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

Article about WPA funding the landscaping at Brooklyn College.

Wpa Transforms Brooklyn College Campus, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

Copy of an article regarding WPA funded landscaping at Brooklyn College.

Beauty Campus On East Is Aim At Boro College, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

Article about WPA funded landscaping at Brooklyn College.

Calls Brooklyn College Hotbed Of Communism, Herald Tribune

Brooklyn College History

Newspaper clipping on concerns expressed by Representative J. Parnell Thomas of the Dies Congressional Committee that Brooklyn College was center for communist activity.

Names Of Graduates Of Brooklyn College, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Press release announcing the first commencement exercises at Brooklyn College.

More Comment On Brooklyn Collge, Unknown

Brooklyn College History

Several editorials commenting on accusations that Brooklyn College was a center of communist activity.

A History Of The Origin And Growth Of Sandston Virginia, Paul E. Nauman

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

The Emigration Of The French Huguenots To Virginia, Samuel W. Laughon

Honors Theses

The Huguenots, though they were not known by this nomenclature until later, had their origin in France about the middle of the sixteenth century, nearly 400 years ago. As pioneers in the field of absoute libery, the Huguenots probably rendered their greatest sergvice to the world. From the beginning, their slogan has ever been: "An open Bible, freedom of conscience, political and religious liberty."

Architectural Plans Of Proposed Stadium, W.P.A. Design Unit

Brooklyn College History

Architectural designs of Midwood campus proposed stadium that never came to fruition

Brooklyn College Song, Josef Alexander

Brooklyn College History

Copy of large format, handwritten Brooklyn College song, "How Lovely in the Light of the Evening," dedicated to Brooklyn College Harry D. Gideonse.

1938 Ruby Yearbook, Ursinus College Senior Class, Frederick William Ditzel, Joseph Douglas Mertz

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1938 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Letter From Dr. Martin To President Boylan, Earl A. Martin

Brooklyn College History

Letter from Dr. Earl Martin, Chairman of the Building Committee of Brooklyn College, to President Boylan regarding suggested additional W.P.A. projects for Brooklyn College

Memorandum Regarding Flag Pole, Mario E. Cosenza

Brooklyn College History

Memorandum from Mario Cosenza, Dean, regarding a telephone conversation had with the New York Times about the issue of a flag pole at Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College Is Hailed By Mayor, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article about the opening ceremonies of the new Brooklyn College in which Mayor LaGuardia participated

New Quarters Of Brooklyn College Opened, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article about the opening ceremonies of the new Brooklyn College

Now It Looks More Like A College, William G. Hosie

Brooklyn College History

Article in the New York Post regarding the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn College Directory Of The Buildings, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Pamphlet of Brooklyn College buildings geared towards students

The Book Of Numbers, Louis Marder

Brooklyn College History

Article in Kaleidoscope reviewing the events leading up to the new Brooklyn College campus as well as details about the buildings and grounds.

Letter To Randolph Evans Regarding The Lack Of A Flag Pole, James E. Mccabe

Brooklyn College History

Copy of a letter to Randolf Evans from the Chairman of Americanism Committee regarding the lack of a flag pole in the architect's plans

Brooklyn College Moves To New Campus, Press Release, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Handwritten press release for Sunday 9/5/1937 regarding the opening of the Midwood campus of Brooklyn College. For additional press releases on a variety of topics, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department

Roosevelt Okays $2.45 Million For Brooklyn College, Clinton L. Mosher

Brooklyn College History

Article in the Brooklyn Eagle regarding FDR's approval of a grant for the construction of five buildings for Brooklyn College.

Southern Christian Advocate Centennial Edition, Southern Christian Advocate

Methodist Books

The centennial edition of the Southern Christian Advocate, the Methodist newspaper for South Carolina. Founded in 1837, the Advocate continues as the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate. It was a weekly publication covering South Carolina and Georgia until 1887, and South Carolina alone after that.

The Two Ports Of Colonial Williamsburg, Books P. Shetter

Honors Theses

The paper is an attempt to cast light upon two Ports that were of vital importance in the colonial period of Williamsburg, and since have degenerated to mere creeks that lie close this vicinity. in writing this paper, I have tried to knit together, as closely as possible, information on these Ports from the establishing of the Ports in 1698 to around 1818 when the last attempt at progress concerning them was made. The information was not plentiful and did not run in uniformity. Therefore, in this paper one will find gaps and some problems incomplete.

To Swem's index, The …

Letter From President Boylan Regarding Landscaping Funds, William A. Boylan

Brooklyn College History

One of several letters from President Boylan requesting WPA funds for the landscaping of Brooklyn College's Midwood campus

Our Last Affair, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Broadside announcing last senior dance on Joralemon roof

Harvey, As Patriot, Blocks College Fund, New York Times

Brooklyn College History

New York Times article regarding Queens Borough President's reaction to Brooklyn College students' war protest