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Showing 1 to 20 of 290 for “"Historical Research"”.
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Shakespeare and King Henry V: Historical Research Informing Artistic Decisions
… that many academics have done in studying and researching Shakespeare’s plays. My thesis asks: Would productions of Shakespeare’s plays be better served by bringing together artistic and academic methodologies? Using one of Shakespeare’s great history plays as the “subject,” I have spent the …
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Supporting Historical Research and Education with Crowdsourced Analysis of Primary Sources
… like many types of scholars, are often researchers and educators, and both roles involve significant interaction with primary sources. Primary sources are not only direct evidence for historical arguments but also important materials for teaching historical thinking skills to students in …
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Newspapers and historical research: a study of historians and custodians in Wales
… and practical problems of using newspapers in historical research. Studies the methods of different types of professional and non-professional historians, to evaluate the value of newspapers as historical documents and the problems particular to them. Examines the difficulties associated with …
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Archaeological and Historical Research to Establish the Jasper County, Missouri Civil War Museum and Park
… assist the county in this project, I performed historical research on the events and an archaeological survey of the park grounds. The survey yielded artifacts, including fired musket rounds, that improve our understanding of the attack at the Rader farm, will enhance the museum displays, and …
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Tree-ring analyses of European oak: implementation and relevance in (pre-)historical research in Flanders.
… our cultural heritage. Archaeological remains, historical buildings, panel paintings and religious sculptures are only a few examples of constructions and objects that were created by processing wood. Especially European oak (Quercus robur L. and Q. petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) was highly esteemed by …
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Tree-ring analyses of European oak: implementation and relevance in (pre-)historical research in Flanders
… our cultural heritage. Archaeological remains, historical buildings, panel paintings and religious sculptures are only a few examples of constructions and objects that were created by processing wood. Especially European oak (Quercus robur L. and Q. petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) was highly esteemed by …
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The Triple Spiral at Newgrange: Historical Research of its Signifigance and Implications for Art Therapy
… Irish are a people of symbols. This work of historical research sought to answer the following questions: 1). What is the significance and meaning of the image of the triple spiral at Newgrange and 2). What are the implications of the meaning of the triple spiral for art therapy? Research …
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Making digital history: The impact of digitality on public participation and scholarly practices in historical research
… public participation and scholarly practices in historical research? Analysing the impact of design on participant experiences and the reception of digital historiography by demonstrating the value of methods drawn from human-computer interaction, including heuristic evaluation, trace ethnography …
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Socio-historical research and land tenure in South Africa: a case study of land tenure rights on the Northern Cape farm of Melkkraal
The aim of the research was to clarify and explain the land tenure relations of a farming community called Melkkraal situated in the Northern Cape such that development assistance could be rendered to them by the Department of Land Affairs (DLA).The Melkkraal farm has been owned by various members …
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The changing landscape of the Liesbeek River valley : an investigation of the use of an environmental history approach in historical research and in classroom practice
… analysis as an example of its use in historical research. The second component explores the use of Environmental History in the teaching of school history, and presents a curriculum model which uses this approach. Both components use the Liesbeek River valley in the Cape Peninsula as a …
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Memoirs of a taboo : a novel. Volume 1 -- Women in pre- and post-Victorian India : the use of historical research in the writing of fiction. Volume 2
… the creation of a novel that is in part, historical fiction, based on research focusing on the discrepancies in the perceived status of women between the pre-Victorian and the postmillennial periods in India. The accompanying component of the doctorate, the analytical thesis, traces the …
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«Give me a break! I'm from Brooklyn, we're not fancy» Institutions, Housing and Lifestyles in Super-gentrification process. A Field and Historical research in Park Slope, New York City
… and the boundary-making paradigm, this field and historical study of a New York City's neighborhood, addresses the influences of displacement, housing- abandonment and resettlement in Super-gentrification processes on 1) the types of institutions that emerged to represent different class …
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A Rhetoric Of Technology: The Discourse In U.S. Army Manuals And Handbooks
This dissertation examines the historical technical publications of the United States Army from 1775-2004. Historical research in Army technical communication reveals the persuasive characteristics of its technical publications. Elements of narrative, storytelling, and anthropomorphism are …
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If Not for Her Sex: The Mysterious Education of American Women, 1750-1850
… in 1750-1850, has been sparsely annotated in historical research. Historical research hinted that these women were educated far beyond the “female arts,” but little else was written to indicate how women, without substantial means, were able to acquire higher education. Interwoven through …
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English Puritans: Their History, Theology, Practice, and Joy English Puritan Devotional
<p>This research focuses on the English Puritans' history, theology, religious practice, and joy. The historical context of the group is crucial to understanding their literature and culture. They lived in a time where they were persecuted for their strict beliefs, fighting for their idea of the …
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A History of Manassas Park City Schools
… Park City School system. This study utilized historical research methods to preserve information that would otherwise be lost. This was a study of local school history. It looked at how and why the school division began and how it has changed over time. It provides an understanding of how the …
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Bob Manning & son: soul, inheritance, and forgotten stories
… multimedia nonfiction essay based on interviews, historical research, and personal accounts. The essay documents the life of Swedish-American soul singer, Bob Manning, and explores the familial inheritance of his children, primarily through the perspective of his son, Matthew Manning (author).</p>
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Stability in the Storm: The History of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools 1902–1986
… it faced to integrate the district. This historical research study examines the history of KCKPS and how race relations and politics of the state, city, and county shaped the actions of district leadership and the conditions of the schools. This study explores the tenures of three …
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Portraying The Role Of Giuseppe Zangara In Sondheim's Assassins
… in creating a fictional character based on a historical person. It is not intended to be a guide for other actors but instead a look at the work of one particular actor in portraying Giuseppe Zangara in Sondheim and Weidman's Assassins. This thesis consists of historical research, character …
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(In)Forming and Pressing Matters: Laying the Foundations for the Preservation and Interpretation of the Western Clay Manufacturing Company
… tile. Since its closure, Western Clay’s place in historical memory has suffered attrition. Concomitantly, the greater public’s understanding of this manufactory has diminished. Still, this site is poised to tell the little-known but important social, technological, and industrial histories of late …
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