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The Jameson Raid (1758) As A Focus For Historical Inquiry, Charles H. Glatfelter

Adams County History

Each year the Adams County Historical Society receives inquiries either in person or by mail from persons asking for information about a young woman who with the rest of her family was seized and carried off from their home in what is now Adams county during the French and Indian War. She was the only member of that family who was not slaughtered as the raiding party and its captives moved into the western part of Pennsylvania. The subsequent life of this woman among the Indians was deemed of sufficient historical importance that she was chosen to be among some …

Index To Faces And Places Volume 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

No abstract provided.

Hi-O-Hi 1996, Oberlin College

Hi-O-Hi Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Ursinus Magazine, Winter 1996, Stephen Heacock, Sally Widman, Dave Sherman, Howard Smith, John Strassburger, Maria Costa, William E. Akin, Diane O'Connor

Ursinus Magazine, 1995–Present

Letters to the editor • Field hockey joins Patriot League • New Board members • Glass act • Alumni Association news: Regional ambassadors; Young alumni clothing drive • More Updike letters • Joyce Carol Oates to speak at commencement • Women's soccer takes off • An eclectic approach • How the O.J. trial costs all of us (and puts Ursinus in the news) • Others who made news • Short stuff • Wine country report • A snapshot of Ursinus • Presidential philosophy: The inaugural address of John Strassburger • The expanding classroom • Alumni endeavors: Improving human biology for …

The Spinster (1996), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (later University)

0639: Huntington Homemakers Papers, 1957-1992, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

African-American extension homemakers’ group of Huntington, West Virginia Papers consist of programs of events, correspondence, certificates, photographs, club rosters and newspaper clippings.

0622: Critical Issues Committee Papers, 1971-1973, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection contains materials from the Critical Issues Committee between 1971 and 1973. Of interest are minutes and declarations covering topics including Marshall University and Huntington, WV town and gown issues, establishing vocational educational initiatives, the establishment of the Huntington Human Rights Commission, and library funding. Also included are two editions of a planning directory that contains information about regional agencies, organizations, and boards, including the purpose and accomplishments of groups.

0642: Current History Club Scrapbook, 1908-1950, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of loose scrapbook pages with clippings, handmade invitations, and a 1923-1924 yearly club report. The clippings focus on the club’s efforts to improve literacy and health conditions of disadvantaged children of Huntington, West Virginia. Areas of note include the Club’s work to fight tuberculosis through yearly drives and educational scholarships prioritizing women.

0620: Ms. W.A. Millard And Allene Wilson Manuscript, 1924, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection contains a manuscript by W.A. Millard and Allene Wilson titled “Farm Bureau Community History of Pea Ridge.” The manuscript includes information beyond history such as natural resources and community stories. This community was later incorporated in Huntington, West Virginia. Ms. W.A. Millard and Allene Wilson Manuscript, 1924

Social And Economic Opportunity In Seventeenth-Century Charles County, Maryland, Garett William Hughes

History Theses & Dissertations

This study explores social and economic opportunity within Charles County in the context of the seventeenth-century and the founding of the Maryland colony. By illustrating the strong cross-Atlantic ties between England and the Chesapeake region, as well as the impact that a high population turnover rate and unsteady tobacco economy had upon the Maryland colony, this study first establishes the environment that those settlers who chose to immigrate to the Chesapeake inhabited. Further, by utilizing community connections, personal relations, and the legal system, the men and women of Charles County developed new methods in which to access opportunity. The source …

0634: Cary Howard Rayburn Papers, 1804-1985, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, teacher. Papers consist primarily of letters written to Mrs. Rayburn from West Virginia state legislators regarding her lobbying efforts to raise teacher retirement benefits. Includes material related to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of 1812, and local history of Point Pleasant and Mason Co., West Virginia.

0645: Beecher R. Burnett Letters, 1943, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection is composed of letters written daily, sometimes multiple times a day, from Beecher Ray Burnett to his wife Anita between September 3 and October 5, 1943 from Burnett while he was being trained as part of the 47th Army Air Force Training Detachment in Huntington and other cities in West Virginia. Topics mentioned in the letter include what he was learning and doing in training, social events, and personal matters.

James Sisters Papers - Accession 869, James Sisters

Manuscript Collection

The James Sisters Papers consist of personal correspondence between the sisters and their parents while they attended Winthrop and other papers, memorabilia, and photographs relating to their college and professional lives.

The Octofoil, January/February 1996, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

Hollins Columns (1995 Dec 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Maggie breaks it to us...she's leaving
• Students honor Anne Harper's life and mourn her death in memorial services, candlelight vigil
• The Last Word: Memories of Anne
• One final note...
• A letter of thanks to Freya from NEFA
• Lack of information is a frustration for some students
• Abroader reports from Kenya, thanks students for support
• Professor Spies on basketball and the White Gift Service
• Final plans unveiled for new campus library
• Renovations provide for "un-Pleasant" reorganization during spring semester
• Abroader Update: reports from Australia and Italy
• Casino: A Safe Bet
• Virginia gets new area code
• December named National …

Trail Blazer - Volume 68, Number 14, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on December 6, 1995.

The Grizzly, December 5, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Beatrice May, Kim Ryan, Colin Tucker, Anne-Marie Mcmahon, Jared Rakes, Andrew Price, Melissa Forbes, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, Robert Dawley

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Concerns About Commencement • Bohanak Injured in Accident • Dean Search Committee Appointed • Science: Fact or Fiction? • Lower Prices = Lower Quality • No One is Going to Starve • Religion as a Basis for Morality? • Fun With the Subjunctive • Letters to the Editor • The Beatles Anthology • Messiah a Success • Bears Surprise NYU • Bears Open Conference Play with Two Wins • Ortman Starts Season with a Bang • Teams Begin Season with Wins

Crusader, December 1, 1995, 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.

Trail Blazer - Volume 68, Number 13, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 29, 1995.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

The Grizzly, November 21, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Alicia Darby, Kristen Schumann, Joseph Catalfano, Beatrice May, Melissa Forbes, Christine Sofka, Jared Rakes, Brandy Mclachlan, Colin Tucker, Laurie Falcone, Kim Ryan, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, Douglas Nagy, Keith Brand

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Quad Joins the Information Superhighway • Was Darwin Right?: Dr. Philip Johnson Discusses Evolution • Women are Moving "Beyond The Double Bind" • From Bed to Class in 3 Seconds Flat • Ursinus' Tutoring Program • A New Music Revolution • The Great Pizza Caper • Welcome to the Miserable World of a Homosexual • God and the GOP • Dr. Nagy: Challenging the Claims • We're Not Secure! • Final Exam Schedule • Alumna Spotlight: Janene Paist • Alien Lands at Ursinus: Observes Strange Life Forms • Flag Football Special • Lady Bears Contend For Mobil Championship • …

Crusader, November 17, 1995, 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.

Abwa (November 1995), 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 …

Trail Blazer - Volume 68, Number 12, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 15, 1995.

The Grizzly, November 14, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Kristen Schumann, Christy Kenny, Brandy Mclachlan, Todd Brenneman, Stephanie Klenk, Theresa Tiriro, Laurie Falcone, Joseph Catalfano, Vicky Wilkins, Colin Tucker, Erin Gorman, Erin Gambeski, Kim Ryan, Melissa Forbes, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Date of Graduation to Change • Election Day '95: The Results are in! • European Adventure • Women Taking Action Through Self-Defense • Jamieson to Speak • Job Club on Campus • Pi Nu Epsilon Sponsors Messiah Chat • Can-tastic! • Debate: King of Prussia Renovations • Talk Show Circus • What I Think • How Can You Say That God is the Truth? • The Only True Judge is God • Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to Perform Saturday • Going Medieval on the Mall • The Tempest a Success • Ethnic-American Writers Series Presents Lisa Jones • The …

Crusader, November 10, 1995, 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.

1995-11-08; Letter; Baptismal Services November 19, 1995, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

Letters

No abstract provided.

Trail Blazer - Volume 68, Number 11, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 8, 1995.

The Grizzly, November 7, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Joanna Doyle, Colin Tucker, Beatrice May, Heidi Mcmichael, Kristen Schumann, Melissa Forbes, Anne-Marie Mcmahon, Kimiko Trott, Christy Kenny, Heather Kerlin, Denelle Godek, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, Regina Oboler

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Inauguration of President John Strassburger • Colloquium Report • Dilemma After Dark • The Truth About the Honor Code • Canned Food Drive a Success • Rabin Assassinated • Canada Remains Unified • Enough is Enough • Dr. Oboler Responds • Homosexuality: It Doesn't Have to Last Forever • There is More Than One Christian View • A Parent's View • A Big Thank You! • Inauguration Day • Making Ursinus Whole • And the Verdict is... • New Additions in Zack's • Snell Cup Comes Home • Season Ends with Win • Football Team Avoids Centennial Cellar

Hollins Columns (1995 Nov 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Institutional work study confusion rectified
• Just one final thank you
• The Last Word: Learning to thrive in the working world
• Student expresses thoughts on Shannon Faulkner
• Edwards and Lipkes discuss HAP program changes
• Recent campus theft raises questions about security
• April in Paris becomes a reality
• Cinema Society to show controversial film
• Days: more hectic than Strange
• Hollywood goes Prime Time
• Hoon's death leaves many asking, 'Who's next?'
• Midterms+Papers+Quizzes+Theses=STRESS
• Juniors and Seniors, please apply for ODK
• News From London, Paris, Vienna, Puebla, and Florence
• The Mariachis are coming!
• Fall sports teams wrap up successful season