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Roy Acuff, Democratic Candidate, Henry Luther Capps Iii Apr 2022

Roy Acuff, Democratic Candidate, Henry Luther Capps Iii

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis aims to analyze the ways in which fame, cultural capital, and the political landscape of Tennessee placed the political amateur Roy Acuff in a strong position to win the 1944 Democratic primary, adding to our understanding of how fame can impact American politics, and also enriching our understanding of party politics in the single-party Solid South. The first part pays close attention to Acuff’s entertainment career prior to his political engagement with an eye to exploring why Tennessee voters thought Acuff would be a good candidate for governor. The second part details Roy Acuff’s political engagement from the …


Before The Storm: Youth Hockey In North Carolina Ahead Of The Nhl’S Arrival, Sarai Sharei Dai Apr 2022

Before The Storm: Youth Hockey In North Carolina Ahead Of The Nhl’S Arrival, Sarai Sharei Dai

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis looks at the development of youth hockey in North Carolina before the coming of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. Although the American South with its warm weather and lack of snow or ice seemed inhospitable to such a wintry sport, ice hockey found a niche in Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and the Research Triangle in the mid- to late- 20th century through a combination of minor professional teams, local boosters, and northern transplants who all worked together to organize youth and amateur hockey associations as well as advocate for accessible ice rink facilities in …


“I Like A Fight”: Margaret Sanger And The First Birth Control Clinic In The United States, Rebecca Linnea Hall Apr 2022

“I Like A Fight”: Margaret Sanger And The First Birth Control Clinic In The United States, Rebecca Linnea Hall

Theses and Dissertations

It is nearly impossible to read the news in the United States today without hearing the name Planned Parenthood, but few Americans know about the origins of this organization. Margaret Sanger founded the Birth Control Clinical Research Bureau, the precursor to Planned Parenthood, in 1923, but this was not the first time she opened a clinic. In this paper, I assess Margaret Sanger’s 1916 opening of the Brownsville Clinic, the first birth control clinic in the United States, and the responses to this event from multiple historical perspectives. I use historical newspapers to demonstrate how popular media, legal experts, and …


American Fury: Catholic Responses To Spanish Anticlericalism (1936-1939), Paul Sanders Linker Jr. Apr 2022

American Fury: Catholic Responses To Spanish Anticlericalism (1936-1939), Paul Sanders Linker Jr.

Senior Theses

This thesis examines the roles, ideologies, attitudes, and arguments of American Catholics in debates over the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939. Although the war only lasted between these years, these debates carried over into WWII as Spain’s neutrality came into question. Specifically, the focus is on how American Catholics grappled with historically unprecedented Spanish anticlericalism, the direct murder of roughly 7000 Catholic clergy and persecution of many more by Spanish Republicans, and why this anticlericalism drove most Catholics into a form of unapologetic pro-Francoism. This research is conducted by careful analysis of both mainstream and Catholic newspapers/journals. Mainstream pro-Republican press …


Enlightened Evangelicalism And The American Revolutionary War: A Comparison Of John Witherspoon And John Zubly, Henry Bolin Jr. Apr 2022

Enlightened Evangelicalism And The American Revolutionary War: A Comparison Of John Witherspoon And John Zubly, Henry Bolin Jr.

Senior Theses

This paper compares the religion, philosophy, and politics of Presbyterian ministers John Witherspoon and John Zubly leading up to the American Revolutionary War, during which Zubly was a Loyalist and Witherspoon was a Patriot. The two ministers integrated Enlightenment thought and evangelical Calvinism differently which led to hold opposing political views. Witherspoon’s commitment to the Scottish Enlightenment concept of ethical sensibility was not contrary to Calvinist doctrine, but rather fits within the Reformed understanding of how God’s grace restores nature. Even though Zubly ended up becoming a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War, his pre-war political leanings are complicated, as he …


The Role Of American Domestic Medicine In The Nineteenth Century: Implications For Modern Populations With Low Access To Health Care, Savannah Allen Apr 2022

The Role Of American Domestic Medicine In The Nineteenth Century: Implications For Modern Populations With Low Access To Health Care, Savannah Allen

Senior Theses

Domestic medicine can be defined as medical treatment provided within the home or community that is administered by a member of that home or community who is not a physician, surgeon, or nurse. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, domestic medicine flourished as housewives began to take on the role of medical practitioner. This was an attempt to alleviate the stress of low healthcare access that plagued lower-income and rural communities. Among lower- and middle-class communities in present day, we continue to see disparities in access to quality health care. I will argue that telemedicine has transformed during …


“One Brick Will Do The Trick:” A Structural Analysis Of The May 1970 Student Uprising At The University Of South Carolina, Ian Grenier Apr 2022

“One Brick Will Do The Trick:” A Structural Analysis Of The May 1970 Student Uprising At The University Of South Carolina, Ian Grenier

Senior Theses

In May 1970, the University of South Carolina's campus erupted. Students protesting the Vietnam War, police presence on campus, the shooting of student protestors at Kent State, and restrictive campus rules stormed campus buildings and faced off with National Guardsmen in the streets of Columbia. This thesis examines the political context and structures at USC in the late 1960s which enabled this explosive but short-lived period of the university's history. Assessing USC activists’ levels of campus coalition building, their place in the political context of the late 1960s, the openness of the school’s political structure, and the forces acting on …


Flying Saucer Of The Smokies: The Debate Over National Park Architecture And Wilderness Values In Clingmans Dome Observation Tower, Michelle Fieser Apr 2022

Flying Saucer Of The Smokies: The Debate Over National Park Architecture And Wilderness Values In Clingmans Dome Observation Tower, Michelle Fieser

Theses and Dissertations

Clingmans Dome Observation Tower sits on the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It was constructed in 1959 as part of a ten-year project called Mission 66. Although Mission 66 is a critical component of National Park history, most people are unaware it happened. This thesis will use criticism of Clingmans Dome Observation Tower to demonstrate that critiques of Modern architectural style within the National Parks was a proxy for conflict about interpretations of wilderness and how National Parks should be used. The architectural style from this era is called Park Service Modern, and it was widespread and …


The History Of Uofsc's Gibbes Green, Lydia M. Brandt, Samantha Clark, Morgan Edlin, Lauren N. Eleazer, Francis Hampton, Mason Joiner, Hannah Macdonald, Ellis Mcclure, Emmah M. Muema, Madeline Owens, Graciela D. Perez, Noah Safari, Anna Spaschak, Sarah Helen Vandevender, David Walls, Grant Wong, Christian Anderson Apr 2022

The History Of Uofsc's Gibbes Green, Lydia M. Brandt, Samantha Clark, Morgan Edlin, Lauren N. Eleazer, Francis Hampton, Mason Joiner, Hannah Macdonald, Ellis Mcclure, Emmah M. Muema, Madeline Owens, Graciela D. Perez, Noah Safari, Anna Spaschak, Sarah Helen Vandevender, David Walls, Grant Wong, Christian Anderson

Faculty Publications

The following report is a culmination of papers from the Spring 2022 students of Dr. Christian Anderson’s Evolution of Higher Education and Dr. Lydia Brandt’s History of American Architecture courses. The report contains research conducted on the creation of Gibbes Green on the University of South Carolina’s campus. Gibbes Green was the first major expansion made by the university, and signifies an era of development and growth for both the school and Higher Education as a whole.


The Cornbread Country: Cornbread And The Development Of Southern Identity, Ashton Doar Apr 2022

The Cornbread Country: Cornbread And The Development Of Southern Identity, Ashton Doar

Senior Theses

Following the chronological development of the American South from the pre-colonial era to the present day, this thesis analyzes the importance of cornbread in relation to historical circumstances. Native Americans, British settlers, early Americans, and self-identifying Southerners all related to the land and to its food in unique ways. Narrowing the scope of this broad topic to the specific point of cornbread allows for an analysis of the continuity and change of people's circumstances and life experience, as well as the ways in which people define themselves by their food.


Interactive Sc Historical Map Application By Capistonsker, Joseph Cammarata, James Davis, Matt Duggan, Lauren Hodges, Ian Urton Apr 2022

Interactive Sc Historical Map Application By Capistonsker, Joseph Cammarata, James Davis, Matt Duggan, Lauren Hodges, Ian Urton

Senior Theses

The Interactive SC Historical Map Application by CapiStonsker, hereby known as CapiStonsker, is an android application that creates a comprehensive user experience for individuals and groups to engage with their local Columbia history. Users of this application can discover local historical landmarks by scrolling through the interactive map on the home screen, searching for markers by name using the search bar, filtering by county, or scrolling through a list of markers sorted by proximity. If a marker catches a user's attention, he or she can tap it to learn more information, get directions, or save it for later by adding …


An Anatomy Of Disbelief: Discussions Of Slavery Before And After Rebellion And The Ways Power Reinforces Narratives Of Impossibility, Sarah Parker Apr 2022

An Anatomy Of Disbelief: Discussions Of Slavery Before And After Rebellion And The Ways Power Reinforces Narratives Of Impossibility, Sarah Parker

Senior Theses

This paper is a historiographical exploration of freedom and the notion of thinkability through the lens of the Stono Revolt and Haitian Revolution. This paper builds upon extension scholarship of the thinkability of the Haitian Revolution and adds a transnational comparative element by looking for similarities with the earlier Stono Revolt. By exploring two historical events that are often ignored or misrepresented, this paper aims to analyze the ways in which slavery and enslaved individuals were viewed before and after such events. Such changes in perspective and rhetoric can aid in ascertaining the various ways these isolated moments of resistance …


“Pandemias Políticas: The Effects Of Political And Social Instability On Infectious Disease Epidemiology In Latin America"”, Sarah H. Noonan Apr 2022

“Pandemias Políticas: The Effects Of Political And Social Instability On Infectious Disease Epidemiology In Latin America"”, Sarah H. Noonan

Senior Theses

This paper seeks to analyze the relationship between political and social unrest and conflict and infectious disease epidemiology in Latin America. An analysis of published literature regarding epidemiological, biomedical, political, and historical content was conducted to highlight potential connections between infectious disease epidemics and sociopolitical conflict in the region. Specific analyses of Smallpox, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, Chagas disease, Cholera, Dengue, and COVID-19 were conducted, in an effort to uncover potential causations and context of epidemics of these conditions. Results of this analysis depict a necessity for further research into public health and disease control mechanisms during times of conflict and …


Hannah Arendt And The Lives Of The Female Intellectual Celebrity: Public Imagery And Storytelling Before And Since 1995, Gabrielle G. Johansson Apr 2022

Hannah Arendt And The Lives Of The Female Intellectual Celebrity: Public Imagery And Storytelling Before And Since 1995, Gabrielle G. Johansson

Senior Theses

This thesis explores the lives of Hannah Arendt, specifically her image as a celebrity intellectual before 1995 and variant Arendtian protagonists which arose after 1995, with the publishing of Elżbita Ettinger’s Hannah Arendt/Martin Heidegger. Ettinger’s book was the first of its kind to explore their love letters and create from them a narrative of scandal, passion, and paradox. Before 1995, Arendt’s image was secure as a well-respected philosopher and guide for Vergangenheitsbewältigung. After 1995, Arendt’s image and legacy fragmented as artists and academics tried to make sense of how the celebrated philosopher could have had an affair with …


The Planted Catalog: The Role Of The Botanical Garden In Botany, Douglas Tuers Feb 2022

The Planted Catalog: The Role Of The Botanical Garden In Botany, Douglas Tuers

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

This article will investigate the role of the botanical garden in botany. What its role is and how it fills it. This article will take the Missouri Botanical Garden as a case study, drawing heavily from archival material compromised mostly of letters between Henry Shaw and the prominent botanists of his day. This study also draws on the prominent histories of the Missouri Botanical Garden. The analysis use the philosophical tradition around reference in logic and language. This study argues that the botanical garden is a bridge between locality and herbaria. The order of the flora travels to the locality …


Playscript Of Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story In Black And White, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Playscript Of Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story In Black And White, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Broadside, 12 October 1861, Issued By Wilmot Gibbes Desaussure As Commander Of The Fourth Brigade, South Carolina Militia, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Broadside, 12 October 1861, Issued By Wilmot Gibbes Desaussure As Commander Of The Fourth Brigade, South Carolina Militia, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Menu, 1916, Of The 150th Anniversary Banquet Of The German Friendly Society, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Menu, 1916, Of The 150th Anniversary Banquet Of The German Friendly Society, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Friendship Album, 1820s–1880s, Probably Compiled By The Family Of The Reverend Dr. Alexander Marshall (D. 1876), South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Friendship Album, 1820s–1880s, Probably Compiled By The Family Of The Reverend Dr. Alexander Marshall (D. 1876), South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Autograph Book, 1890-1897, Of Robert Smalls, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Autograph Book, 1890-1897, Of Robert Smalls, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Pardon, 20 February 1863, Issued To An Enslaved Man Named Gibbs, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Pardon, 20 February 1863, Issued To An Enslaved Man Named Gibbs, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Photographs, 1955-1958, Taken By Francis Marion Kirk, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Photographs, 1955-1958, Taken By Francis Marion Kirk, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Broadside, 1836, Of The Order Of Services At The Centennial Celebration Of Harvard University, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Broadside, 1836, Of The Order Of Services At The Centennial Celebration Of Harvard University, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Pen And Ink And Wash Drawings Of South Carolina College By Robert Mills And Hugh Smith, 1802, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Pen And Ink And Wash Drawings Of South Carolina College By Robert Mills And Hugh Smith, 1802, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Letter, 22 May 1816, Georgetown, John Hiddleson To Augustus Cook, Middletown, Connecticut, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Letter, 22 May 1816, Georgetown, John Hiddleson To Augustus Cook, Middletown, Connecticut, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Letter, 5 October [1837], Savannah, Georgia, Robert H. Pettigrew To Ebenezer C. Pettigrew, Sumter County, Alabama, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Letter, 5 October [1837], Savannah, Georgia, Robert H. Pettigrew To Ebenezer C. Pettigrew, Sumter County, Alabama, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Portrait, Ca. 1862, Of Catherine Maria Clinch, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Portrait, Ca. 1862, Of Catherine Maria Clinch, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Panorama, 1944, Of The 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment, Company F, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Panorama, 1944, Of The 1321st Engineer General Service Regiment, Company F, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Broadside, [1838] Advertising Brian Boroihme, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Broadside, [1838] Advertising Brian Boroihme, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.


Portrait, Ca. 1825, Of Henry Clay, South Caroliniana Library Jan 2022

Portrait, Ca. 1825, Of Henry Clay, South Caroliniana Library

The South Caroliniana Library Report of Acquisitions

No abstract provided.