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Logan County, Kentucky - Tax Receipts (Sc 142), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Logan County, Kentucky - Tax Receipts (Sc 142), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 142. Tax receipts, 1825-1834, issued to John P. Mize and William Mize, Logan County, Kentucky.


Pearson, Catherine Diaden, 1859-1947 (Sc 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Pearson, Catherine Diaden, 1859-1947 (Sc 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 141. Pages from a copybook belonging to Catherine Diaden Pearson. Includes penmanship exercises and a poem about a casualty of the Battle of Shiloh.


Regina Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Regina Brewer Feb 2011

Regina Brewer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Regina Brewer

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 28, 2011 Kristi Verboon interviewed Regina Brewer, a 2010 Ten Top Women of Dayton recipient, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Regina discussed working to help the homeless community in Dayton, her surprise and honor winning the Ten Top Women of Dayton award, and more.


Interview With Joel Berman - Vp For Legal Affairs, Joel Berman Feb 2011

Interview With Joel Berman - Vp For Legal Affairs, Joel Berman

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Dolphins agreement, Dan Marino, Jack LaBonte, David Rush, Ray Ferrero, Abe Fischler, Southeastern, Mort Terry, Arnold Melnick, Ovid Lewis, Steve Feldman, Olympia & York, law school, Park Plaza, hospital, Coral Reef Center, NYIT, Museum of Art , merger, Alex Schure, golf course


Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 46, February 28, 2011, Grand Valley State University Feb 2011

Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 46, February 28, 2011, Grand Valley State University

Volume 45, July 8, 2010 - June 9, 2011

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.


Jean Lauterbach Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Jean Lauterbach Feb 2011

Jean Lauterbach Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Erica Terrill, Jean Lauterbach

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 26, 2011 Erica Terrill interviewed Jean Lauterbach, a community leader and history teacher from Lakota East High School, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Jean discussed her childhood, education, the founding of the Kettering Travelers program, and more.


Cavanah, David (Lg 426), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Cavanah, David (Lg 426), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 426. Original land grant, 31 December 1816, by which Gabriel Slaughter, Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to David Cavanah 100 acres in Hopkins County, Kentucky.


Howel, Henry (Lg 428), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Howel, Henry (Lg 428), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 428. Original land grant, 7 June 1824, by which John Adair, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Henry Howel 20 acres in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Identified as "Kentucky Land-Office Warrant no. 5127."


Law, Robert Cornwell, B. 1937 (Sc 2421), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Law, Robert Cornwell, B. 1937 (Sc 2421), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2421. Correspondence and miscellaneous ephemera related to magicians, magic shows, and magic tricks or illusions of Robert Law, Franklin, Kentucky. Includes membership information from the Society of American Magicians, manuscript formats of shows presented by Law, and a brief diary about his performances.


Crusader, February 25, 2011, College Of The Holy Cross Feb 2011

Crusader, February 25, 2011, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.


Diane Wilson Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cassie Higgins, Diane Wilson Feb 2011

Diane Wilson Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Cassie Higgins, Diane Wilson

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 24, 2011 Cassie Higgins interview Diane Wilson, President of the American Tissue Association, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. In the interview Diane talked about growing up in Everit[sic] Washington, moving to Dayton with her husband, and working at Community Tissue Services.


Wyatt, George, Jr. (Lg 427), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Wyatt, George, Jr. (Lg 427), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 427. Original land grant, 21 February 1840, by which Charles A. Wickliffe, Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to George Wyatt, Jr. 50 acres in Hopkins County, Kentucky.


Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 45, February 24, 2011, Grand Valley State University Feb 2011

Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 45, February 24, 2011, Grand Valley State University

Volume 45, July 8, 2010 - June 9, 2011

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.


Lindley, Sarah (Lg 429), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Lindley, Sarah (Lg 429), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 429. Original land grant, 30 May 1849, by which John J. Crittenden, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Sarah Lindley 300 acres in Hopkins County, Kentucky.


Miller Family Papers (Sc 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Miller Family Papers (Sc 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 140. Papers of Tobias Miller and James B. Miller, Giles County, Virginia. Includes bill of sale for slave, 1843; five tax receipts, 1857-1869; railroad bill of lading for wheat shipment, 1859; certificate of appointment as surveyor of public road, 1860; statements for dry good and physician's services, 1862-1864, 1867; receipt for C.S.A. bonds, 1864; military notice of impressment and receipt for corn, 1864; and unsigned surety bond.


Montgomery: The Murals In The Dome, John M. Rudy Feb 2011

Montgomery: The Murals In The Dome, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

A broad sweeping portico looms behind the gay couple riding horses on a summer's afternoon. The man wears a brown coat and tall black top hat. The woman dresses in the finery of the turn-of-the-century. A hunting dog stands at attention as the horses stride across the plantation's spacious lawn. Back on the porch, a black "mammy" figure watches over a young girl. [excerpt]


The Grizzly, February 24, 2011, Katie Callahan, Brett Cohen, Chris Capone, Allison Nichols, Lisa Jobe, Hillary Anderson, Eva Bramesco, Katie Haldeman, Traci Johnson, Jessica Orbon, Sarah Bollert, James Shelton, Carly Siegler, Kyu Chul Shin, Pamela Horn, Shane Eachus, Michael Schmidt Feb 2011

The Grizzly, February 24, 2011, Katie Callahan, Brett Cohen, Chris Capone, Allison Nichols, Lisa Jobe, Hillary Anderson, Eva Bramesco, Katie Haldeman, Traci Johnson, Jessica Orbon, Sarah Bollert, James Shelton, Carly Siegler, Kyu Chul Shin, Pamela Horn, Shane Eachus, Michael Schmidt

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Greek Recruitment Week Underway • Collegiate Learning Assessment for Graduating Students • Kwesi Koomson Talks About Heritage Academy in Ghana • Sexy Talk with a Twist of Love and Revolution • Birthright Provides Unique Experience • The Women of Whitians Honor Society Make Moves • WeCan Attempts to Bring Change to UC Dining Services • Relay for Life Recruits for a Strong Turnout • Internship Profile: Chris Michael • Positive Changes Made to SPINT • Diversity Column: Language of Race • Opinions: Egypt President Falls, Other Countries Hopeful • Men's Basketball Season Ends on Sour Note • Men's Club Soccer …


U.S. President Barack Obama, Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2011, Gambia Postal Services Corporation Feb 2011

U.S. President Barack Obama, Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2011, Gambia Postal Services Corporation

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

President Obama speaks before artists performing at The White House event “The Motown Sound”, The Gambia, sheet of 3 stamps, The President Obama International Stamp Collection.


Margaret Knapke Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Margaret Knapke Feb 2011

Margaret Knapke Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Christopher Erb, Margaret Knapke

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 23, 2011 Christopher Erb interviewed Margaret Knapke, a human rights and peace activist, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Margaret discussed her activism, her involvement with SOA Watch, her work with holistic body healing, and more.


Warren County, Kentucky - Deeds (Sc 139), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Warren County, Kentucky - Deeds (Sc 139), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 139. Deeds for land in Warren County, Kentucky, involving the Jenkins and Mitchell families. One deed includes a certificate of privy examination for Susan Jenkins.


Joanne Rohrer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Joanne Rohrer Feb 2011

Joanne Rohrer Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Kristi Verboon, Joanne Rohrer

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 21, 2011 Kristi Verboon interviewed JoAnne Rohrer, co-founder of the Miami Women’s Center in Kettering, on February 21, 2011 for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview JoAnne discussed her childhood, her work with the Women’s Center, and more.


Perkins, Nicholas, 1779-1848 (Sc 187), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Perkins, Nicholas, 1779-1848 (Sc 187), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 187. Photostat of letter written by Nicholas Perkins from Richmond, Virginia, 19 August 1807 to relative Nicholas Tate Perkins, Williamson County, Tennessee, while he was attending Aaron Burr’s treason trial. Perkins was chiefly responsible for Burr’s capture. Also includes biographical information about Perkins.


Ada News - 02/21/2011, American Dental Association, Publishing Division Feb 2011

Ada News - 02/21/2011, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.


Grand Valley Forum, Volume 035, Number 22, February 21, 2011, Grand Valley State University Feb 2011

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 035, Number 22, February 21, 2011, Grand Valley State University

2010-2011, Volume 35

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.


Landrum, Reuben, 1777-1848 (Sc 188), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2011

Landrum, Reuben, 1777-1848 (Sc 188), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 188. Photostat of letter, 31 July 1837, of Reuben Landrum, Clark County, Kentucky, to his nephew Thomas Landrum upon learning of the death of Thomas’s father, Reuben’s oldest brother. He reflects on their family and supplies some genealogy.


Dick And Carol Cronk Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Dick Cronk Feb 2011

Dick And Carol Cronk Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Janell A. Tebbe, Dick Cronk

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 21, 2011 Janell Tebbe interviewed Dick and Carol Cronk, a retired aerospace engineer and a preschool teacher respectively, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Dick and Carol discussed their backgrounds, their married life together, their work with other couples, and their efforts with Marriage Ministry.


An Iron Catalyst: Virginia’S Roadside Historical Markers And The Shaping Of A Historical Consciousness, Joseph Bayless Feb 2011

An Iron Catalyst: Virginia’S Roadside Historical Markers And The Shaping Of A Historical Consciousness, Joseph Bayless

Theses and Dissertations

The thesis analyzes the origins and the formative period of Virginia’s historical marker program. It shows that historical markers were critical to the success of Harry Flood Byrd’s administration and his Commission on Conservation and Development. The thesis also examines how Virginia’s marker program set the standard for roadside commemoration across the entire United States. Lastly, the work appraises the influence of Dr. Hamilton James Eckenrode, his pioneering methods of historical commemoration, and his central role in the success of Virginia’s marker program.


Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 44, February 21, 2011, Grand Valley State University Feb 2011

Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 44, February 21, 2011, Grand Valley State University

Volume 45, July 8, 2010 - June 9, 2011

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.


Janet Chappell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Janet Chappell Feb 2011

Janet Chappell Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Bethany Chappell-Saxton, Janet Chappell

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On February 20, 2011 Bethany Chappell-Saxton interviewed Janet Chappell, a nurse in Dayton, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Janet discussed her education, her elopement, her community activism, and more.


Ben "Benny Boy" Hall Feb 2011

Ben "Benny Boy" Hall

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.