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3. Rome: Roman Citizenship, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section I: Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem: Background of Western Civilization

The Roman concept of citizenship represents both a measure of their capacity to govern and one of their key contributions to Western culture. In the Greek city-state, citizenship was something which could not be separated from the intimate and varied life of the polis. It enabled a man to live the good life because it entitled him to participate in all the activities which the polis sponsored. Justice, Plato wrote, meant that every man in this society was doing that for which he was best suited and was receiving in return what was his due. It was the result of …

7. Athens: Summary, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section I: Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem: Background of Western Civilization

The Golden Age of Greece was confined to the relatively short period of two centuries. After the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B. C., the vast empire he had built fell apart, and his generals tried to pick up the pieces. By that time the Greek polis no longer possessed the vitality that was reflected in the funeral oration of Pericles. Something like cultural lethargy began to settle upon the descendants of Herodotus and Socrates. The center of learning switched from Athens to Alexandria, in Egypt. [excerpt]

9. The Holy Roman Empire: A Monarchial Failure, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section V: The Rise of Capitalism and the National State to 1500

Royal efforts to create national states and strong monarchies during the later Middle Ages succeeded in England, France, and Spain for different reasons and under different circumstances. In two of the great geographical subdivisions of central Europe the monarchs were not so successful. Eventual unification of Germany and Italy was delayed until the nineteenth century and may be explained by a number of factors, some beyond the control of individual kings and others based on weaknesses in the character of the monarchs themselves.

The political destinies of Germany and Italy became inextricably interwoven with the creation of the Holy Roman …

7. The Two Swords In Theory And Practice, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section III: The Medieval Church

The claims to universality advanced by the medieval Church brought it into close relationship with an ancient human institution: the state. Especially after the fourth century, when it was first recognized and then given status as the only legal religious body, it was necessary for the Church to formulate a set of poliyical principles, comparable to those for economic activity, which could then be applied to the many and continuing relations between church and state. The general outline of these principles was completed by 500 and was transmitted to the Middle Ages. [excerpt]

2. Rome: Roman Civilization, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section I: Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem: Background of Western Civilization

For our purpose, the importance of the Romans lies in the fact that it was most directly from the ruins of their civilization that our own developed. Therefore, before completing the account of the decline and fall of their empire, we will consider the cultural contributions made by the Romans.

The Romans were not great cultural innovators. During the early republic, they were a simple agricultural people who were isolated from the civilizations upon whom the Greeks had drawn as well as from the Greeks themselves. As they began to expand, they came into contact with the Greeks -- first …

5. Athens: Plato, Robert L. Bloom, Basil L. Crapster, Harold A. Dunkelberger, Charles H. Glatfelter, Richard T. Mara, Norman E. Richardson, W. Richard Schubart

Section I: Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem: Background of Western Civilization

Plato (427-347 B. C.) was born to a distinguished Athenian family a few years after the beginning of the Peloponnesian War. He came under the influence of Socrates, although he may not have been one of the philosopher's most intimate followers. After the death of his mentor, Plato left Athens in disgust, giving up any hope of ever entering the political career he had long desired. Upon returning to the city some years later, he founded the school known as the Academy (387 B. C.), to which he devoted the remaining years of his long life. Many students came here …

1958 Railsplitters, Lincoln Memorial University

Railsplitter 1950-59

Railsplitter 1958

An Analysis Of References To The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In General Magazines Of The United States During Selected Periods Between 1847 And 1953, Herbert Newel Morris

Theses and Dissertations

This study was proposed to analyze articles referring to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the national magazine press. A "symbol coding" form of content analysis was used, in which each pertinent word or name was categorized, counted as indulgent or deprivatory and classified as to the thematic nature of the text.

Folklore Collected At Folk Festival (1958), Florence Baver

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed documentation of folklore collected at the Kutztown Folk Festival, Pennsylvania, in 1958. Florence Baver notes the home town and name of each informant as well as the topics ranging from folk remedies and animal lore to Pennsylvania Dutch sayings and rhymes.

Letter From Jim Butterfield And Ike Kaufman To Editors Of The Pennsylvania Dutchman, December 30, 1957, Jim Butterfield, Ike Kaufman

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed letter from Jim Butterfield and Ike Kaufman addressed to the editors of the Pennsylvania Dutchman, dated December 30, 1957. Within, Butterfield and Kaufman write to provide insight into the Wayne County Amish and the similarities they noticed with the Lancaster County Amish in terms of games and pastimes.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, December 26, 1957, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, December 19, 1957, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 16, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Philip Sterling Rowe, Sheldon P. Wagman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Banquet, dance and caroling highlight Ursinus yuletide • 20th anniversary "Messiah" thrills capacity audience • MSGA makes plans for next semester • Chi Alpha holds annual candlelight communion • Pi Nu Epsilon initiates three new members • "Y" commission hears talk by Dr. Moss at meeting • Bennignus, Martin reign over "Knight of nights" • Mrs. Rice talks on Swedish Christmas • Rosicrucians change name, rules and constitution • Sig Nu and Delta Pi hold annual Christmas party • "Mardi Gras" to be theme of Beta Sig dance Jan. 11 • Christmas spirit • Editorial: First Christmas • For the …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, December 12, 1957, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 9, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Sheldon P. Wagman, Phil Rowe

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Catherine Drinker Bowen to speak at Forum, Dec. 11th • "Knight of nights" senior ball to be held December 13 • Thirteen U.C. seniors to be included in 1958 Who's who • French Club hears talk by member of "resistance" • Profs Dolman and Jones at registrars meeting • Sig Nu informal initiation • "Messiah" at Ursinus celebrates twentieth anniversary, Dec. 12th • UC to host group of area colleges • Ursinus poets included in college poetry anthology • Delta Pi holds formal initiation • Newman Club holds breakfast • Grads at Katherine Gibbs • Editorial: Congratulations! • Play review: …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, December 5, 1957, [Number: 27], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, November 28, 1957, [Number: 26], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, November 21, 1957, [Number: 25], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 18, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Arthur King, Sheldon P. Wagman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Committees busy as Indians as Fall play opening nears • Final seminar on religions, Nov. 20 • Group production of homicidal thriller, Nov. 26 • Detweiler, Heckler elected to MSGA • Trip for pre-medders • Talk on South America • Seniors to hear business heads at "ACES" banquet, November 25th • 20th anniversary of Messiah, Dec. 12 • IRC hears hitch-hiking student speak of travels • Frenchman to tell of experiences in World War II, Tue. • Football finale • KDK welcomes new sisters • Editorial: Time for thought • Thanksgiving verses for our times • Her first and last …

Letter From George L. Moore To Alfred L. Shoemaker, November 15, 1957, George L. Moore

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten letter from George L. Moore addressed to Alfred L. Shoemaker, dated November 15, 1957. Within, Moore details lore related to Christmas Eve when young men wear masks and scare children, provides details on an old loom that will be going up for sale, and presents a Pennsylvania Dutch rhyme.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, November 14, 1957, [Number: 24], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 11, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Phil Rowe, Sheldon P. Wagman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Sasha Siemal, big game hunter, to speak at Forum November 13 • Braille award to Ursinus graduate • Cannes prize film given on Nov. 14-16 • Dr. Staiger presents paper to Chemical Society • Girls sign bids; Sororities welcome 55 new sisters • Becker, Schumaker Ruby business managers • Rehearsals for Fall play begin; "Ten little Indians" a thriller • Founders Day ceremonies held; Dr. S. E. Mackey delivers address: 3 get bachelor, 5 get honorary degrees; Paisley, Beardwood, Stauffer are dedicated • Oriental dance proves successful • Dorms dedicated on Founders Day • Chi Alpha to hear talk on …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, November 7, 1957, [Number: 23], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Carl Fontaine

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

1959 "Ruby" editors named; Schaefer, Fogal head staff • Fine for underage drinking raised by Pa. legislature • Campus artist displays paintings in Library • Cast of Fall play announced by president • Juniors active as rivalry ends with frosh-soph melee • Junior dance to be held Nov. 9; Oriental turnabout • Raiding discussed by Swarthmore-UC student councils • Dr. Miller to speak at "Y" seminar • Fall rushing ends; Frats bid 13 men • Frosh elect officers; Don Famous, president • MSGA met Oct. 30th; Discussed customs, judiciary rules • Studio Cottage scene of Iberian culture festival • Sororities …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, October 31, 1957, [Number: 22], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, October 24, 1957, [Number: 21], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 21, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Arthur King, Thomas M. Mccabe, Carl Fontaine, Sheldon P. Wagman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Presbyterian Society honors Dr. Armstrong • MSGA meeting; Complaints heard • Student teachers begin assignments Tues., Oct. 8 • SWC seminars on religions of world • "Sputnik" theme of soph dance • Dance, "Ruby" editors subject of junior meeting • Sig Nu holds luncheon • Omega Chi homecoming • '57 Homecoming bring grads back to Ursinus: Gayle Livingston '57 queen; Walker trophy to Famous • Infirmary busy as Ursinians battle "flu" infection • "Faith healing" discussion • Editorial: Medical staff salute • Was ist das? • About sophomore psychology • Ridiculing the fad • Letters to the editor • Speedball …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, October 17, 1957, [Number: 20], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 14, 1957, Walter W. Montgomery, Mary Ellen Seyler, Carl Fontaine, Katrinka Schnabel, Philip Sterling Rowe, Sheldon P. Wagman

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bears batter Dragons 12-6 in second win • Dr. Alyea speaks at Forum; Subject: Peaceful atom use • WSGA meeting; Revised rules, officers named • Alpha Psi Omega meeting; October 15 reception • Pre-meds meet tonight; Cancer film will be shown • Fall retreaters discuss one world; Plan Fall program • Frosh down sophs in "break," Oct. 11 • Alpha Phi Omega elects new secretary; Makes plans • Spirit Committee holds dance-rally Homecoming eve • Meyers elected V-P of soph class • Ann Leger representative to World University Service • Students rock and roll at O Chi-Demas "mixer" • Old …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 80, Thursday, October 10, 1957, [Number: 19], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.