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Resourcefulness And Changes In Wealthy Confederate Women’S Fashion During The American Civil War, Adaline Nolley

Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History

At the dawn of the American Civil War, women’s fashion had become increasingly extravagant, featuring intricate embroidered designs, folded skirts, and detailed bodices. In the American South, the image of the “southern belle” emerged during the antebellum period. The initial view of the southern belle was characterized by displays of wealth through clothing and décor choices. However, as the Civil War dragged on, battles and blockades caused shortages in goods in the South both from Northern industrial centers and European markets. The evolution of southern women’s fashions between the antebellum period and the end of the American Civil war demonstrates …

Women’S Fashion In The Civil War And Godey’S Lady’S Book’S Role In Its Dissemination, Julia Broughton

Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History

The Civil War was a difficult time in America’s history, but in many ways, life continued as it always had. Women were still interested in fashion, and they still wanted to wear dresses that made them feel beautiful. They also wanted to keep up with trends and find creative ways to incorporate trends into their wardrobes. In the war period, fabric types, the typical dress silhouette, common trends, and fashion magazines all informed women’s fashion, as well as fashion’s function. One such magazine that played an important role as a disseminator of women’s fashion during the Civil War was the …

Good Grief!: The Challenging Of Middle-Class Life By Youth Culture In Mafalda And Peanuts, Eden E. Baize

The Cardinal Edge

The politically and socially tumultuous world of the mid-20th century in both Argentina and the United States inspired the creation of two incredibly influential comic strips: Joaquín Salvador Lavado’s, also known as Quino’s, Mafalda in Argentina, and Charles Schultz’s Peanuts in the United States. These comics changed the popular conception of childhood in their respective countries by reflecting the cultural shifts which challenged existing social conventions like family organization. Primarily, however, the central theme of these works rested in the commentary on the growing middle-class and the role of younger generations in championing countercultural and antiestablishment movements against this expansion. …

Resilience And Evolution: The Transformative Impact Of The Black Death On Women’S Roles In Medieval England, Kaylee N. Vitato

The Cardinal Edge

"Resilience and Evolution: The Transformative Impact of the Black Death on Women’s Roles in Medieval England" delves into the nuanced effects of the Black Death on gender dynamics in medieval England. While there were positive shifts in attitudes toward women's roles, persistent challenges, such as unequal employment conditions, lower wages compared to men, and negative household stereotypes, endured. The research examines alterations in labor markets, inheritance norms, property laws, and domestic dynamics to uncover the multifaceted impact of the Black Death on the evolution of women's roles. Despite emerging opportunities for women in previously male-dominated spheres, the analysis also reveals …

Can Men Be Feminists?, Abigail M Stanger

The Cardinal Edge

At the emergence of the feminist movements of the mid-nineteenth century, women advocated for and eventually gained the right to make their voices heard in the political arena. As feminism has evolved to campaign for social, economic, and further political equality among genders, the question of who can be a feminist remains a topic of debate. This presentation will first attempt to define feminism historically and in the modern sense, then ponder the evolving definition of a man in relation to their potential role or lack thereof in the modern feminist movement.

Surviving And Thriving On The Gold-Capped Mountain; The Entrepreneurial Sucessess Of Chinese Women In Early Nevada, Madison Campbell

Undergraduate Research Symposium Podium Presentations

As a result of shifts in historical methodologies, women’s history began to rise in prominence but only recently have historians shifted their focus to specific marginalized groups. Chinese women in Nevada at the turn of the 20th century are noteworthy due to their entrepreneurial successes in a time of rampant discrimination, yet have not been discussed in the literature as a collective. By analyzing the impacts of anti-Chinese legislation, public commentary in newspapers and political cartoons, and first-hand accounts of Chinese women from the region during the period this project develops an untold narrative. Secondary material provides further claims on …

Casar Student Debate Series #5 : 'The 2024 Us Elections On Gender & Reproductive Rights', The Prince Alwaleed Center For American Studies And Research Casar

Performances, Events, and Presentations

Every semester, CASAR AUC holds miscellaneous student debates discussing the hot controversial topics in the US, Egypt and from around the world in hopes of raising awareness about these topics & broadening the perspectives of our students as they learn to engage in fruitful discussions as they share different opinion on the topic being deliberated. At this CASAR Student Discussion event #5 in light of the current 2024 US Elections, we debated about who should win strictly from a gendered lens. A brief into was given by event moderator CASAR Assistant to Director and Adjunct Faculty Yasmeen El-Ghazaly, followed by …

Bills Okay To Pay Per President E. M. M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: List of Old Folks Home bills that E. M. M. White gave permission to pay. Undated.

Jones Lumber Company Bill

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill from Jones Lumber Company, Jacksonville, Florida, to Eartha White, Old Folks Home, Jacksonville, Florida. Undated.

Telephone Bill

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill for long-distance service and telegrams. Envelope return address: City Treasurer, Jacksonville, Florida addressed to: E. M. M. White, 233 Eagle St., City. Undated.

Beyond The Battlefield: The Social And Legal Status Of Women In Sparta, Kiera Clark

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

The social and legal status of women in Sparta differed from other ancient societies, as they were afforded more social mobility and rights to ownership of property than their counterparts in places such as Athens. While other ancient Greek societies secluded women in the home, women in Sparta were educated publicly and able to move freely in public. However, it is important to note that there is limited material and textual evidence from Sparta, which leaves much up to interpretation and requires scholars to make assumptions based on the practices of other Greek societies. Further, the majority of sources regarding …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Legacy, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Fall 2024 Talisman:

• Our Mission
• Harrington, Ragan & Cecilia Alali. Legacy
• Muscutt, Carson. The Spirit of Western – Big Red
• Hardesty, Emma. Beyond the Letters – Fraternities & Sororities
• Lein, Samantha. The Iceberg Beneath You – Poem
• Pollard, Evynn. Echoes of the Past – Jonesville
• Sutton, Avery. Tasting Tradition – Recipes
• Phelps, Brett. The Hill
• Colovos, Christina. Pale Blue Dot – Poem
• Rainwater, Riley & Carson Muscutt. Marking Time – Marching Band
• Vickers, Abigail. Grassroots – Political Campaigns
• Muscutt, Carson. Horoscopes
• Legacy Issue 17 Playlist
• Lasting Impact

A Home For Literature, Elizabeth Kapsch

SPARK Symposium Presentations

1813 was a big year for Chatsworth, although no one living there knew it. In theory, it was a year like any other. William George Spencer Cavendish, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, had inherited the estate from his father two years prior, and just a year ago had made an impressive purchase of the entirety of the Bishop of Ely’s library–his book-adoring mother, of course, would be proud. William had no marital prospects, nor would he ever. In thirteen years, he would begin work with famous architect Joseph Paxton. Unbeknownst to twenty-three-year-old William, this partnership would result in some of …

Ethel Bird: A College Woman's Life And Legacy From 1901 To 1905, Bryn A. Morris

Student Publications

This essay is a case study of the experiences of Ethel Bird, a middle-class student at Beloit College at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an analysis of the first-person accounts of her college life, as reported in hundreds of letters sent to her parents, the essay will expand upon previous explorations of gender and postsecondary education to examine specifically the middle-class experience, as well as how this experience led to the entry of women into the workforce. Furthermore, it will examine how Bird’s college experiences fit into the broader history of women’s education in the United States, especially …

Black Experiences In The Shadow Of The Civil War, Beverly A. Duran

GLI MA in American History Student Works

This study examines the contrasting experiences and perspectives of enslaved African Americans in the South and free Black communities in the North in the years leading up to the American Civil War. Drawing on primary sources such as slave narratives, abolitionist writings, and speeches by Black leaders, the paper highlights how geographical, social, and legal contexts shaped their views on the impending conflict. While enslaved individuals feared the war’s potential for intensified oppression but harbored faint hopes for freedom, free Black Northerners viewed the war as both an opportunity for abolition and a risk to their precarious freedoms. The analysis …

A Brief Sketch Of The Life And Work Of Rev. J. Gardner Ross, D. D., Jacksonville, Florida

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Booklet: A sketch of the life and work of Reverend J. Gardner Ross D. D., written by a friend. Reverend Ross was the third pastor of Bethel Baptist, serving from 1885-1890. He died on February 6, 1932. Blank pages of booklet not included in scanned file. Undated.

Using Vr And Ar To Create Immersive Experiences That Document Local History And Culture, Susan Swiatosz, Beryl White-Bing, Kevin Pfeil

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

In 2023 the Virtual Learning Librarian at the University of North Florida’s (UNF) Thomas G. Carpenter Library approached the Head of Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) with the idea to create a virtual reality (VR) experience using one of SCUA’s most accessed special collections: the Eartha M. M. White Collection. She was inspired by several existing VR experiences such as The Book of Distance and The People’s House: Inside the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama. She was also stimulated by the challenge set by the Head of SCUA to figure out a collaborative project with Special Collections. …

The Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company Letterhead

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: The Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company letterhead stationary. Undated.

List Of Names

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten list of names and shares. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

List Of Names

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Notes: Handwritten list of names. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company Meeting Minutes

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten meeting minutes for the Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company Meeting Minutes

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten meeting minutes for the Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company Meeting Minutes

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten meeting minutes for the Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company. Minutes written on back of The Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company letterhead. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

List Of Names

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten list of names and shares. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Committee Recommendations

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten list of recommendations from the Salaries Committee (Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company).Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company Meeting Minutes

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten meeting minutes for the Citizen's Industrial Insurance Company. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

List Of Sources And Money

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Notes: Handwritten list of funding sources and amounts of money. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Notes Written On National Negro Welfare League Information Card

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Notes: Handwritten notes on National Negro Welfare League card regarding setting up a meeting. Also notes about employment and notes regarding a service. Part of assorted miscellaneous notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Interdenominational Ministers Alliance Meeting Notes

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Notes: Handwritten notes of meeting of Interdenominational Ministers Alliance. Part of assorted notes kept by Eartha White. Undated.

Letter From Florida Baptist College To The Public

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Letter from Florida Baptist College signed by James Weldon Johnson, Treasurer, Board of Trustees, and N.W. Collins, President. The letter certifies Eartha White to solicit funds and supplies for the college. Undated.