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The Economic Development Of Moab, Utah, Gary W. Booher

Theses and Dissertations

Moab, located in southeastern Utah, began as an agricultural village, in accordance with the economy of early Utah. However, Moab's growth was limited by a restricted physical site. The purpose of this study is to trace the development of the economic functions of Moab in relation to its resource base. Despite the physical limitations of the area, agriculture remained the chief economic activity up to the mid-twentieth century. Periodic booms in speculative mining were only temporary and not significant to the permant economy of the community.

However, in the 1950s, a spectacular uranium boom brought unprecedented growth to the town. …

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection, Marshall University Special Collections

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Tape recordings and transcripts of oral interviews with residents in the West Virginia-Ohio-Kentucky Tri-State region regarding such topics as farming, schools, health care, folk customs, and many others related to life in this Appalachian region.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Marshall University Oral History Collection here.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, December 26, 1972, [Number: 31], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[24] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." 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, 98, Tuesday, December 19, 1972, [Number: 30], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1972, Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, Leanne Schelberg, Nesan Kadirgamar, Richard Whaley, Meredith Brown, John T. Fidler, Robert A. Searles, Ruthann Connell, Marilyn Harsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Chemotherapist speaks to Pre-med group • Messiah performance successful • Union Board of Governors holds organizing meeting • Special convocation grants degree • Board of Control meets to select Weekly editors • Ursinus Judo Club jumps into action • Editorial: Life; Victim of a third class system • In retrospect: "The Fantasticks" is musical for everyone • Fidler on the wax: Zappa, The Grand Wazoo • The Bear Squad • Bear hoopsters drop pair • Grapplers open season • W. A. A. sponsors activity clinic • Non-skid floor rough on ankles! • Water wonders workout daily • U.C. hosts polo …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, December 12, 1972, [Number: 29], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1972, Charles Chambers, Judith James, Mark M. Borish, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Joseph Van Wyk, Sandra Wible, Nesan Kadirgamar, Richard Whaley, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus Board of Directors meets; Acts on degree policy, appointments • Dr. E. H. Miller elected vice president of Northeast Political Science Association • Eleven U.C. students named to Who's who • Dr. James Craft presents paper to Northeast group • Editorial: A little secret; Start suggesting stories! • Faculty portrait: Peter Forrest Small • The Case of the missing counselor • Student Union group outlines plans for Spring, '73 opening • Yearbook staff to present campus life realistically • Letters to the editor • Messiah performance to be thirty fifth at U.C. • Dr. Carl F. Henry, theologian, speaks …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, Tuesday, December 5, 1972, [Number: 28], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." 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. 98, Tuesday, November 28, 1972, [Number: 27], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[28] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." 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. 98, Tuesday, November 21, 1972, [Number: 26], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 16, 1972, Charles Chambers, David Kirk Zimmerman, Richard Whaley, Judith James, David Granoff, Joseph Van Wyk, Carol Abbott, John T. Fidler, Robert Vietri, Don Mcaviney, Rodger Blind, Richard Hart

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Counselor on campus • Altman, Kaplan, Clatworthy & Marek to sing in 1972 Messiah performance • Evangelical theologian to speak at forum • Fire danger extinguished • Counseling, courses, change highlight S.F.A.R.C. monthly meeting • Editorial: It could only happen in the United States • Answer to the suitcase college critics: Lock the suitcases or close the pens • Perversion abundant in new action film, "Deliverance" • Letters to the editor: Forum cards for dances; Righteous indignation • Director of ProTheatre casts "Fantasticks" • Ezra Pound, leader of modern poetry in Britain and America dies at age 87 • M.A.C. …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, November 14, 1972, [Number: 25], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[32] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1972, Charles Chambers, John T. Fidler, Joseph Van Wyk, Gary Griffith, Richard Whaley, Nancy Frye, James Cochran, Nesan Kadirgamar, Carol Seifrit, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, Don Mcaviney, Alan Bartholomew

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Faculty approves a variety of curricular changes • U.C. faculty supports calendar revision; Continues investigating possibilities • Chess tournament picks college champ • Fall bids accepted by new frat members • Century II increasingly successful as funds continue pouring in • Editorial: Back to square one • Focus: Geoffrey Mann • On Dedication Day, 1972 • Ambassador of Dahomey visits Ursinus campus • Cavaliere's art in Wismer: A superficial show • Professors & Spanish Club descend upon Philadelphia • Letters to the editor: Layout criticism; Suitcase college? • Harriers finish at 11-3; Championships next • Boyd's Bearettes end with a …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, November 7, 1972, [Number: 24], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[28] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

M.S. Island Venture, Italian Dinner Menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972 (Copy 2), Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Italian Dinner menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972.

M.S. Island Venture, Luncheon Menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Luncheon menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972.

Cover illustration: BERMUDA FLOWER STAMPS; APPROVAL FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE STAMPS WAS KINDLY GRANTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

M.S. Island Venture, Breakfast Menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Breakfast menu, Thursday, November 2, 1972.

Cover illustration: A MAP OF THE WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN SEA by BRUCE E. ROBERTS.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 2, 1972, Charles Chambers, John T. Fidler, Joseph Van Wyk, David Kirk Zimmerman, Nancy Frye, Leslie Lovett, James Cochran, Ruthann Connell, Richard Hart, Robert Vietri, Rodger Blind

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Election 1972: Vote! • Ecology group gears up truck • The U.C. Student Activities Committee divides eleven thousand dollars • Negative demerit proposal accepted by administration • Specks burns • Halloween dance draws one hundred fifty people, or U.C., the east coast's number one suitcase college • Editorial: The Rot • Spotlight: Cris Crane • Fidler on the wax: Close to the edge • Forum guest Fred Kolb: mentalist or magician? • West Chester vs Ursinus: What a game! • Harriers bounce back! • Won, lost, and tied • Sports buff's corner

M.S. Island Venture, Captain's Farewell Dinner, Wednesday, November 1, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Captain's Farewell dinner menu, Wednesday, November 1, 1972.

The Colonelette (November/December 1972), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

M.S. Island Venture, Dinner Menu, Tuesday, October 31, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Dinner menu, Tuesday, October 31, 1972.

Cover illustration:THE "SOLEIL ROYAL," built in 1690, was one of the finest sailing-vessels in the fleet of Louis XIV

Illustration taken from "The Great Age of Sail, devised and published by Edita, Lausanne.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, October 31, 1972, [Number: 23], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[28] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

M.S. Island Venture, Dinner Menu, Monday, October 30, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Dinner menu, Monday, October 30, 1972.

Cover illustration: THE "GOLDEN LION," Flagship of the famous Dutch Admiral, Cornelius Tromp, in Amsterdam harbour 1680, painted by van de Velde the Younger.

Illustration taken from "The Great Age of Sail," devised and published by Edita, Lausanne.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

M.S. Island Venture, Dinner Menu, Monday, October 30, 1972 (Copy 2), Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Dinner menu, Monday, October 30, 1972.

Cover illustration: THE "GOLDEN LION," Flagship of the famous Dutch Admiral, Cornelius Tromp, in Amsterdam harbour 1680, painted by van de Velde the Younger.

Illustration taken from "The Great Age of Sail," devised and published by Edita, Lausanne.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

M.S. Island Venture, Welcome Gala Dinner Menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Welcome Gala Dinner menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972.

Cover illustration: "NAVAL PARADE AT PORTSMOUTH ON JUNE 23cd , 1814," depicts the visit to England of the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia.

Illustration taken from "The Great Age of Sail," devised and published by Edita, Lausanne.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

M.S. Island Venture, Luncheon Menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Luncheon menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972.

Cover illustration: GOLD AND EMERALD CROSS, PRICELESS MASTERPIECE OF THE TUCKER TREASURE, BERMUDA.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC. Agents for Flagship Cruises Limited.

M.S. Island Venture, Breakfast Menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Breakfast menu, Sunday, October 29, 1972.

Cover illustration: A MAP OF THE WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN SEA by BRUCE E. ROBERTS.

M.S. Island Venture, Dinner Menu, Saturday, October 28, 1972, Flagship Cruises Inc.

The Brown University Alumnus Travel Menu Collection

Flagship Cruises, M.S. Island Venture. Dinner menu, Saturday, October 28, 1972.

Cover illustration: A MAP OF THE WEST INDIES AND CARIBBEAN SEA by BRUCE E. ROBERTS.

Cover illustration designed and published by Bruce E. Roberts, Miami, Florida.

Back cover comments: The SEA HOUND, mounted on prows of ancient Viking longboats, now symbolizes Flagship Cruises Inc. luxury cruise service. FLAGSHIP CRUISES INC.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 26, 1972, Charles Chambers, Gary Griffith, Richard Whaley, Carol Clark, Nancy Frye, Leanne Schelberg, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Mark M. Borish, Michael Mittelbrunn, Debbie Henning, Don Mcaviney, Ruthann Connell, Richard Hart, Rodger Blind

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Union and Bomberger renovation progress • Twenty-four degrees presented on successful Founder's Day • SFARC starts year; Discusses women's rules • Powell crowned Homecoming queen • Pre-med Society cleans cobwebbed constitution • Editorials: To voters; Do unto others • Faculty portrait: Dr. Joyce Henry • Up to New York from down on the farm; or the Fine Arts class sees the Met • WRUC radio revives; Moves to T-G Gym • Dormitory decorations trophy kept for good (show) by Shreiner • Campus once again united by sorority songs, traditions • Bear eleven rips Swarthmore; Whatley's warriors win 35-21 as Ursinus' …

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 98, Tuesday, October 24, 1972, [Number: 22], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[28] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.