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Beame Dedication Is Set, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Article in the student newspaper, The Kingsman, about the dedications of William James Hall, the Plaza Building, the Ingersoll Hall addition and the Roosevelt Hall addition

Science, Technology, And Society: A Historical Perspective, Elwood Baas

Pro Rege

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1974 Ruby Yearbook, Melanie Sue Marshall, David Kirk Zimmerman, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 1974 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Campaign Withdraw, George Moscone

Moscone's Campaigns

A letter written by George Moscone to his supporters about his decision to withdraw from the campaign for governor

The Settlement Of Teton Valley, Idaho-Wyoming, David Brooks Green

Theses and Dissertations

Teton Valley, throughout many centuries, has attracted several occupance groups, each interacting with the environment in various ways for various reasons. Indian and explorer contact did little to alter the surroundings. More frequent contact came, however, as trappers and traders visited the valley to trap beaver and meet in rendezvous.

The end of intensified fur trapping slowed contact with the basin. Government personnel, a painter, a few squawmen and horse thieves were the only inhabitants because Indians, remoteness, and harsh climatic conditions kept others out until 1882 when permanent agricultural settlers entered the valley. Hundreds of people followed, many of …

A History Of The Nauvoo Legion In Illinois, John Sweeney Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

The Nauvoo Legion was a branch of the Illinois state militia, located in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. To obey the state military service requirement, provide adequate protection for themselves, and display loyalty to the state, the inhabitants of Nauvoo organized a militia within their city. Having received necessary state approval, the citizens designated their militia the "Nauvoo Legion," which functioned from February, 1841 to January, 1845, when the Legion charter was repealed by the state legislature.

Organized and staffed mainly by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Legion was considered by some opponents as a …

Kelsey, Texas: The Founding And Development Of A Latter-Day Saint Gathering Place In Texas, James Clyde Vandygriff

Theses and Dissertations

Kelsey, Texas, was a flourishing Latter-day Saint colony for more than a quarter of a century, beginning at a time when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was encouraging its converts to stay in the mission field. Kelsey was an attempt by the Church to provide Latter-day Saints from the southern states a safe haven from persecution which existed in the South, while leaving them in a geographic area in which they could be comfortable.
The growth and success for many years of the Kelsey Academy was the result of an interesting partnership, not always tranquil, between the …

The Life And Contributions Of Zebedee Coltrin, Calvin Robert Stephens

Theses and Dissertations

Zebedee Coltrin join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints January 9, 1831, and remained faithful to the teachings of the Church until his death on July 21, 1887. During those fifty-six years he played a prominent part in such significant events as the organization of the School of the Prophets, the march of Zion's Camp, and the organization of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He was called to be one of the Seven Presidents of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He spent sixteen years of his life doing missionary work.

He was one of the original …

Volunteers For Moscone, Volunteers For Moscone Orange County

Moscone's Campaigns

A letter asking for volunteers from Orange County for Moscone's Governor campaign

Marijuana Laws, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Moscone's statement on decriminalizing marijuana

Gala Headquarters Opening, Moscone For Governor, Sana Anna Office

Moscone's Campaigns

Invite for a Gala with Moscone in support of his Governorship Campaign in Orange County

Moscone's Campaign Trail Leads Him Off The Beaten Path, Los Angeles Times

Moscone's Campaigns

Article discussing the various places George Moscone visited during his campaign for Governor

The English Public Health Movement, 1838-1848, Rebecca Dale

Honors Theses

Parliament passed its first comprehensive public health act in 1848. Prior to that time Britain as well as other European countries had mostly just tolerated insanitary conditions.

In English medieval towns people threw their garbage onto the narrow streets where animals--pigs, cattle, ducks--roamed, Houses were built with projections over the streets which blocked light and ventilation. There were few qualms about slaughtering animals on the streets. The common method of sewerage was by cesspools which in some cases were built underneath the houses and in most cases were cleaned out only once every several years by the "dust-collectors". Even in …

Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 9

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 8

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Brooklyn College Opens Four New Buildings, Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College History

Article in the Brooklyn College Alumni Bulletin about the opening of William James Hall, the Plaza Building, additions to Ingersoll Hall and additions to Roosevelt Hall

Government And Life In The Latin Kingdom Of Jerusalem, Jane S. Brantley

Honors Theses

It is the purpose of this paper to look at the government and way of life settlers established in Jerusalem and to investigate problems which led to its fall in 1187.

Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 7

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 6

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 5

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 4

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 3

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 2

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Journal Of The 1973 Constitutional Convention Vol. 1, No. 1

Journals of the 1973 Constitutional Convention of Rhode Island

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Moscone Hits Campaign Trail, Bill Boyarski

Moscone's Campaigns

Article about Moscone's campaign for governor

Crow Canyon Picnic, Moscone Newsmaker

Moscone's Campaigns

George Moscone campaigns in Alameda County at the Crow County Picnic.

History Of Thorp, Kittitas County, State Of Washington To 1901, William R. Fields Jr.

Master of Education Graduate Projects

This paper presents the history of Thorp, Washington, from its beginning to 1901. The study covers settlement, economic development, educational facilities, occupations, land use, road construction, and cultural characteristics of this area. It is presented in a chronological format with a topical table of contents for easy reference. A list of taped interviews is included in the appendix.

Recommendations included use as a resource for teachers and students in the elementary and secondary school of Ellensburg, Washington.

Moscone And Tom Bradley, Volunteers For Moscone

Moscone's Campaigns

George Moscone campaigning with Mayor Tom Bradley

Senator Moscone Argues Sb 400, Moscone Newsmaker

Senator Moscone

Senator Moscone arguing successfully before the Senate Education Committee for SB 400

A Political History Of The Poll Tax In Virginia, 1900-1950, Conley L. Edwards

Master's Theses

The poll tax occupies a unique place in Virginia's suffrage history. Basically a twentieth century device ostensibly originated to provide revenue for the state by requiring payment of a fee before the exercise of the franchise, there was probably no other practice quite as foreign to the expanding suffrage traditions of Virginia's history as the poll tax. The only precursor to this tax was a capitation tax levied intermittently, the first such tax appearing in 1623 in the form of a levy of ten pounds of tobacco to meet the debt arising from defenses against local Indians. Free Negroes and …