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Keeping House On The Comstock: Irish Immigrant Women In Nevada, 1850-1880, Christina M. Thompson

Calvert Undergraduate Research Awards

The lives of Irish immigrant women in Nevada during the mid-nineteenth century have not been studied at great length to date. This project attempts to explore the relationship that these women had with their communities, their families, and themselves while comparing their experiences to the lives of Irish immigrant women living in the larger Irish communities located on the east coast of the United States.

The Role And Effect Of Advertising On Women During World War Ii, Laura Elizabeth Francis

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

Advertising had an overwhelming effect on women during World War II; many women were influenced by advertising in the media to behave a certain way, buy certain products, and also support the war effort in a variety of ways. In the 1940s while many American women’s husbands, fiances, boyfriends, brothers, and sons were going off to fight in the War abroad, many women were fighting a war of their own on the home front. While men could prove they were active patriotic citizens by fighting in the military and taking government positions, female’s roles were re-written to show what they …

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

Guides to Manuscript Collections

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 Lamp, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1955

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of buildings, faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a history of the school, class song, class history, class poem, class prophecy, class will, patrons, and advertisements. In this copy, a book plate on the inside front cover reads "Presented to Tompkins-McCaw Library Medical College of Virginia by Dr. R.B. Smith"

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1954

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of buildings, faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a history of the school, class history, superlatives, class prophecy, class song, class directory, student activities, patrons, autographs, and advertisements. In this copy, the word "died" is handwritten next to several photographs throughout the yearbook. Also handwritten next to some photographs locations, presumably where the nurse pictured was located when the writer investigated where they ended up.

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1953

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of buildings, faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a history of the school, class directory, superlatives, a nurse's prayer, class history, poems, class prophecy, class will, patrons, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Property of Miss Louise Willis" and "Mrs Louise Vaughan Willis" Additionally, the word "Dead" is handwritten next to several photographs throughout the yearbook.

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1952

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a history of the school, class directory, superlatives, class history, class poem and song, class "Last Will and Testament," patrons, and advertisements.

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1951

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as the honor code, class song, class directory, class history, class prophecy, class "Last Will and Testament," prose and poetry, superlatives, patrons, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "[Pend?] L.W. Bland RN, 1803 - Carter St., Richmond, Va."

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1950

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a history of the school, the honor code, a class directory, class history, class prophecy, class "Last Will and Testament," senior activities, class poem, an alumnae directory, patrons, and advertisements.

A Follow-Up Study Of The Graduates Of The Indiana State Teachers College Laboratory School From 1935-1948, William D. Fox

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Labor Legislation In The United States With Emphasis On The Labor-Management Relations Act Of 1947, Arthur Edward Dowell

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1946

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as student organizations,a Who's Who, class song, illustrations, and advertisements . In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "6-5-47 Property of Miss P.L. Wilkinson, R.N., St. Philip Dorm Room 119". There are several autographs on page 33. A handwritten inscription on the back endsheet reads: "Miss Pearl L. Wilkinson, R.N."

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1944

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as class histories, information about the school's endowment fund, the class prophecy, student organizations, a class poem and class song, photographs of student activities, and a directory. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Sylvia Vaux Daily Hines."

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1943

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as class histories, information about the school's endowment fund, the class prophecy, student organizations, a class poem and class song, photographs of student activities, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Miss Jessee Mae Brown, 914 Glasgow Dr., Portsmouth Va." Throughout the yearbook are handwritten notations, including checkmarks next to individual student names and photographs, and the word "Dead" written over some student photographs.

A Follow-Up Study Of Graduates Of The Laboratory School Of Indiana State Teachers College, Jere O. Goodman

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1940

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as the class president's philosophy, class poem, class will, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Sylvia Voux Daily".

The Light, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1939

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such as a class history, the class prophecy, the class president's philosophy, a class will, photographs of student activities, jokes, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Sylvia Voux Daily".

Conférence Sur Certaines Femmes Célèbres Du 5Ème Arrondissement: 1934, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

Bref texte, sans doute incomplet de cette conférence faite à la Société de la Montagne Sainte- Geneviève ; il y est surtout question des religieuses trinitaires, dont Marguerite Durand fut l’élève, rue Henner. Elle évoque un souvenir personnel, datant de l’époque où elle était jeune pensionnaire de la Comédie-Française.

Causerie Sur La Maison Des Femmes Journalistes Et Sur « La Fronde », Faite À La Société Pour L’Amélioration Du Sort De La Femme Le 22 Janvier 1933, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Cette conférence est relative à la Résidence d’été des femmes journalistes que Marguerite Durand créa à Pierrefonds en 1932 dans l’ancienne maison de Séverine, « Les Trois marches » ; la fondatrice de La Fronde avait racheté cette maison à la mort de son amie, en 1929.

L'Ecole Laïque, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Ecrit en 1931, année de la célébration du cinquantenaire de l’école laïque, ce long texte, qui retrace les grandes étapes de l’histoire de l’enseignement en France, est un plaidoyer en faveur de l’école républicaine.

Discours À La Mémoire De Séverine, 1930, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Texte des discours prononcés par Marguerite Durand en avril 1930, à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de la mort de son amie et consœur Séverine. Elle évoque les hommages rendus à la grande journaliste (monuments, noms de rue, etc.), la Société des Amis de Séverine, ainsi que la carrière et les qualités humaines et professionnelles de Séverine, qui fut l’un des grandes signatures de La Fronde.

Les Femmes Dans Le Journalisme, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Le Féminisme : Ce Qu’Il Obtint, Ce Qu’Il Attend. Besançon, Vendredi 13 Janvier 1928, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Lors de cette conférence, Marguerite Durand retrace à grands traits l’histoire du féminisme, remontant aux Croisades pour expliquer sa lointaine origine.

L’Éligibilité D’Abord, Collège Libre Des Sciences Sociales, 12 Novembre 1927, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Le texte (malheureusement lacunaire) de cette conférence revient sur les prétextes que l’on oppose au vote des femmes, et propose que les femmes aient d’abord l’éligibilité. Marguerite Durand donne l’exemple de nombreux pays où les droits électoraux des femmes sont depuis longtemps établis.

The Mirror, Saint Philip Hospital School Of Nursing, 1927

St. Philip School of Nursing (1920-1962)

Yearbooks from the Saint Philip School of Nursing include black and white photographs of faculty, clinic instructors, and students. Also included are informational sections such a list of alumnae, class history, information about the school's endowment fund, the class prophecy, a class will, class song, class poem, senior class statistics, and advertisements. In this copy, a handwritten inscription on the front endsheet reads: "Maude Baynham Hentz".

Conférence Sur Le Vote Des Femmes, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Antisémitisme; Affaire Dreyfus; Séverine Interroge Le Pape Léon Xiii, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Marguerite Durand évoque dans ce texte Edouard Drumont et son journal antisémite La libre parole, les causes de l’antisémitisme de la fin du 19e siècle, l’affaire Dreyfus, en particulier du point de vue de la journaliste Séverine, qui assista avec la directrice de La Fronde au procès en révision à Rennes en 1899. Le texte porte aussi sur l’interview que Séverine fit du pape Léon XIII en 1892, « restée célèbre dans les annales du journalisme ».

L'Humilité Ne Convient Plus Aux Femmes, Club Soroptimist, 1925, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 2

Dans cette conférence prononcée en 1925 devant les membres du Club Soroptimist – réseau international de femmes professionnelles, fondé en 1921 aux Etats-Unis et en 1924 en France par le docteur Suzanne Noël - Marguerite Durand, qui fut elle-même une « Soroptimist », réfute les préjugés sur la prétendue incapacité féminine, dont elle voit l’origine dans l’ignorance de l’histoire des femmes et de leur rôle dans tous les domaines d’activité. Elle y réclame aussi le droit de vote, en dénonçant les « arguments» spécieux de ceux qui s’y opposent.

Discours Prononcé À L'Occasion De L'Apposition D'Une Plaque À La Mémoire D'Hubertine Auclert, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 3

No abstract provided.

Protection De L'Enfance, Marguerite Durand, Michèle C. Magnin

Tome 1

Face aux natalistes qui réclament plus d’enfants pour la France, Marguerite Durand préconise dans ce texte des mesures telles que l’hygiène et la puériculture pour réduire la mortalité infantile. Elle dénonce aussi les absurdités de l’organisation de la protection de la petite enfance.