North American Drought: A Paleo Perspective - 20th Century Drought
This site provides background information on the effects of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, the 1950s drought, and the 1987-1989 drought in the Great Plains of the American Midwest. It features discussions of the extent of each drought and the economic damage incurred, using text, photographs and graphic illustrations. A link to a discussion of the Palmer Drought Severity Index is included.
Interior, Second floor of Barret Library
Paul Barret, Jr. Library interior, 2nd floor before staircase was begun.
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I have now got into the patent rights business. A Mr. Baldwin and I have boughten the right for this State of Blacks “Great Excelsior Lath Sawing Machine.” We also have an agency for the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. We get 50 percent for Selling. The machine is capable of Sawing 15000 to 25000 laths per day, and of the very best quality. It Saws them from a Solid log or bolt, & can also be Set to Saw with equal facility & rapidity Fence picketts broom handles ba
Le conflit des créateurs : fictions juridiques et réalités biologiques (video)
Science et droit doivent-ils agir de concert ? Les réalités biologiques sont-elles compatibles à un bon usage du droit ? La tension dialectique entre les sciences, plus particulièrement biologiques, et le droit, pose de réelles interrogations.
Pour apporter une réponse à ces questionnements, Jean Hauser revient sur les problèmes juridiques qu’ont posés dans les années 70 la nécessité de redéfinir la filiation ainsi que la question du transsexualisme. Il démontre, p
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
EEE 370 is an introductory course intended to provide students with a solid foundation in terms of the vital role played by entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in the 21st century global economy. In a sense, this is the cornerstone course, which is complemented at the end of your program with the capstone business plan course. During this semester, we will assess, explore, critique, and celebrate the phenomenon of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is approached as a way of thinking and acting, a
West Point in the Making of America, 1802-1918
These activities will have student look at the history of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, its contributions to American history, and accomplishments of selected West Point graduates. Proposed by George Washington in 1783 and created 20 years later, West Point became an important American institution before the Civil War.
Wind Energy Projects Throughout the United States
The American Wind Energy Association provides information on existing and planned wind energy projects throughout the United States. Visitors click on the US map to get a list of all current and new projects being undertaken in a particular state. For example, Wisconsin currently has three wind energy projects with a combined average energy potential of 6440 Megawatts. Tables provide the project location, owner, date online, Megawatts, Power Purchaser or User, and Turbine Units, as well as links
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I am glad to know that you think of the soldiersmany times for I think thesame is returned. All honorto the Brave At home but thatis enough for my friendsWilliam might get to see thisfor I c’ant want to say everything that would cause him to Thinkany less of you and I are of the same opinion in Reference to Louisathough I have not heard from herfor along time. Sher my Respects I was very sorry to here that friend George R.(Richey) is dead kate that is bad but he has gone where the clashof
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Remember me while far awayAnd Absent from thy sightAnd I will do the same by theeWith pleasure and delight,Transcripts provided by previous owner.
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Christmas to a Mr Willie Wilks the little girl was married before your welcome letter came to hand named Effie Lee I suppose you have heard Anns second daughter xxxxxxx married cousin David Harter Willie Trimble she has an cute little son they were married the 1 of last December well sister we have had the dreadfulest drouth in this country the ground has not been wet 4 inches deep since last winter since the melting away of the snows we had the hardest winter last I ever remember recing
The State between Migration and Sojourning: the China difference
At the end of the 19th century, the Qing court described all Chinese living overseas as sojourners. Under the Republic, overseas Chinese were enjoined to be patriotic. After 1949, migration policies changed several times. Why did three different Chinese states pay so much attention to this subject?
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and John Winston they are both fine healthy boys Thomas was 4 years old 24th day of last March John 2 years old 18th of same month our fourth one is a girl we call her Mary Jane She was born the 12th of June last I wrote you a letter a year or more ago but never received anny answer so I concluded that everyone was sick I want you to write me as soon as you receive this and let me know how you are coming on giving me all the news you have promised you would come to visit your friends but hav
forall x: Introductory Textbook in Formal Logic
This book is an introduction to sentential logic and first-order predicate logic with identity, logical systems that significantly influenced twentieth-century analytic philosophy. After working through the material in this book, a student should be able to understand most quantified expressions that arise in their philosophical reading.
Julia Strudwick Tutwiler Memorial Tablet
This image is a black and white photograph of a marble tablet honoring Julia Strudwick Tutwiler. Postcard text: (front) This marble tablet is a memorial to Julia Strudwick Tutwiler, teacher, poet and humanitarian, who was the author of the state song, "Alabama." The sculptor was Miss Geneva Mercer of Alabama, the work being done in Italy in 1933. Original in World War Memorial Building.
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and John Winston they are both fine healthy boys Thomas was 4 years old 24th day of last March John 2 years old 18th of same month our fourth one is a girl we call her Mary Jane She was born the 12th of June last I wrote you a letter a year or more ago but never received anny answer so I concluded that everyone was sick I want you to write me as soon as you receive this and let me know how you are coming on giving me all the news you have promised you would come to visit your friends but hav
Steps still being taken to undo damage of America's Nuremberg
The year 1947 was a watershed for medical ethics and medical care. Fifty years ago, the Nuremberg Code, created in response to the atrocities of Nazi medicine, called for the informed consent of participants in human research. That same year, penicillin was recognized as the standard of care for syphilis.
Researchers from the U.S. Public Health Service failed to connect these two milestones. They continued to conduct a long-running study in Tuskegee, Alabama, on the course of syphilis in untrea
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Well I have nothing of interest to Wright aboutI will quit for this timeby asking you to Answersoon and give me all thenews for a soldier is never betterpleased than when they here fromhomeGive all my Respects toall inquiring friends Especiallyto W. L.? Russell h Cripe sends his Compliments to you Your friend F. H. Kiser To Miss KateI will that gift for you first chance I get
Motivating Conservation through Payment for Environmental Services: Not So Simple
This presentation by Dr. John Kerr from Michigan State University's Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies is part of MSU's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt (1955)
"Stealing some of the spirit usually "reserved" for Auburn, the Vanderbilt Commodores stopped the Tigers' bid for a second straight bowl victory by winning, 25-13, in the Gator Bowl Classic at Jacksonville, Florida. Before a near capacity crowd of 35,000, the Commodores scored in each period of their first bowl appearance in the school's history. Junior quarterback Don Orr, who dislocated his right elbow in Vanderbilt's final regular season game with Tennessee and was listed as a doubtful starte
Young woman sitting next to a window
A young woman in a high-necked dress and long shawl is posed in a chair in front of a window. A curtain with a floral design hangs at the window.
