A Social History of Baytown, Texas, 1912-1956 (open access)

A Social History of Baytown, Texas, 1912-1956

Thesis discussing various aspects of the history of Baytown, Texas, based on recollections of community citizens and other primary sources.
Date: January 1958
Creator: Haenel, Olga Bernice Miller
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Cotton Trade During the Civil War (open access)

The Texas Cotton Trade During the Civil War

"This study deals primarily with the technical aspects of the cotton trade, examining the extent and nature of the trade, the activities of the state and Confederate governments to control cotton, and the specific problems of transportation. The concluding chapter, however, is devoted to the cotton economy in perspective, giving special attention to the financial aspects of buying and selling cotton and to the contribution of the cotton trade to Texas and the Trans-Mississippi Confederacy."--leaves iv-v.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Dickeson, Sherrill L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rise and Decline of Jefferson, Texas (open access)

The Rise and Decline of Jefferson, Texas

This thesis examines the history of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, and its cycle of prosperity and decline.
Date: January 1965
Creator: Cooner, Ben C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
WAIS Intratest and Intertest Scatter in Diagnosis of Schizophrenia (open access)

WAIS Intratest and Intertest Scatter in Diagnosis of Schizophrenia

The present study deals with the application of various measures of intratest and intertest scatter to the items and subtests of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, or WAIS, in an attempt to improve the WAIS as a psychodiagnostic indicator of schizophrenia.
Date: January 1969
Creator: Towns, James P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison of Two Theological Student Groups in Relation to Theological Views, Rigidity and Political-economic Conservatism (open access)

A Comparison of Two Theological Student Groups in Relation to Theological Views, Rigidity and Political-economic Conservatism

The present investigation was designed to explore the relationship between authoritarianism, rigidity, political-economic conservatism and theological beliefs of two groups of students representing two nationally known theological seminaries. One seminary is noted for its conservative theological standing, the other for its liberal position.
Date: January 1963
Creator: Oswald, Robert M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Cherokee Indians in the American Revolution (open access)

The Cherokee Indians in the American Revolution

It has been the purpose of this study to look closely at the history of Cherokee relations with the European powers and ascertain the reasons for the Indians' rarely severed loyalty to the British crown. The writer has attempted to determine the causes for ineffective Cherokee resistance to the westward movement of American settlers and absence of offensive action during the Revolution.
Date: January 1961
Creator: Starling, Susanne
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Provincial Congress of North Carolina 1774-1776 (open access)

The Provincial Congress of North Carolina 1774-1776

The Provincial Congress assumed the leadership of North Carolina at a time when, almost simultaneously, the seeds of the American Revolution were beginning to take root throughout the neighboring provinces. The task faced by that body was, therefore, not only one of reinstituting their own civil government, but also of providing for the protection of North Carolina and working, in union, for the defense of the entire continent.
Date: January 1970
Creator: McCarty, Jerry L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hyperphenylalaninemia and Mental Retardation : The Effects of a High Maternal Phenylalanine Blood Concentration on Mouse Offspring (open access)

Hyperphenylalaninemia and Mental Retardation : The Effects of a High Maternal Phenylalanine Blood Concentration on Mouse Offspring

This study was concerned with setting up a similar situation wherein pregnant mice had an abnormally high phenylalanine metabolism. Through physical and intellectual assessment of their offspring, it would then be possible to determine what effects the abnormal metabolism had during pregnancy and whether or not a restricted diet need be resumed at that time.
Date: January 1970
Creator: Mozara, Stephen A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Columbia Mental Maturity Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children : a Comparative Study Utilizing Institutionalized Mentally Retarded Males (open access)

The Columbia Mental Maturity Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children : a Comparative Study Utilizing Institutionalized Mentally Retarded Males

The purpose of the present study is to compare the 1959 revision of the Columbia Mental Maturity Scale (CMMS) with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) for use as a psychometric instrument for determining the mental ability of mentally retarded male children.
Date: January 1969
Creator: Garnett, Richard E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Goals of the Peace Corps (open access)

The Goals of the Peace Corps

Agencies such as the Peace Corps are by nature benevolent, which means they are devised for the expressed purpose of granting aid to other persons. In this case, the avowed purpose is aid for the underdeveloped nations of the world. However, politicians lodged in governmental authority are not humanistic solely for the sake of helping others; there are political aims to be gained. What these aims are and how they affect the operation of a youth corps for peace is a major concern of this thesis.
Date: January 1966
Creator: Thompson, Christine E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Effects of X-Irradiaion on the Adrenal Response to Hypothalamic Stimulation in Rats (open access)

Some Effects of X-Irradiaion on the Adrenal Response to Hypothalamic Stimulation in Rats

Exactly where in the hypothalamus is the adrenal-pituitary response to X-irradiation "triggered" or initiated? Moreover, does ionizing radiation act directly on specific centers in the brain or does it act indirectly via the production of some humoral agents? Finally, what role does the hypothalamus play in the radiation-syndrome? The purpose of the present study was to attempt to answer these questions by determining the effects of two stressor agents, X-irradiation and electrical stimulation applied either singly or together, on the activity of the adrenal-pituitary axis. The parameters measured were changes in plasma corticosterone, in circulating eosinopihils, and in adrenal gland weight.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Agnew, Robert Laing
System: The UNT Digital Library
Some Effects of X-irradiation on Oxygen Uptake and Serotonin Levels in Rat Brain Tissue Slices (open access)

Some Effects of X-irradiation on Oxygen Uptake and Serotonin Levels in Rat Brain Tissue Slices

The aim of this study is to determine the changes in respiration in tissues from specific brain areas X-irradiated in vitro using a direct monometric procedure also to determine the differences in radiosensitivity of specific areas in the brain as reflected by changes in oxygen uptake and to shed some light on the nature of the biochemical lesions in nerve tissues brought about by ionizing radiation.
Date: January 1966
Creator: Hines, John F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effects of X-Irradiation on Na22 Efflux in Isolated Nerves (open access)

Effects of X-Irradiation on Na22 Efflux in Isolated Nerves

The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to present experimental data on changes in permeability of fibers during irradiation using Na22 as the tracer isotope, and 2) to attempt to correlate these findings with the electrical changes observed.
Date: January 1964
Creator: Yang, Chui-hsu
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mexican Military Movements in the Texas Revolution (open access)

Mexican Military Movements in the Texas Revolution

"This thesis describes the art of logistics practiced by Santa-Anna and his staff in the marches from Northern Mexico to San Jacinto and Goliad, and the subsequent withdrawal. The method, or methods, employed to keep such an army in fighting condition are analyzed as it moved slowly and uncertainly across the desert and semi-desert areas, over burnt-out prairies and flooding rivers. To obtain the most complete picture of the Mexican army's movements and needs, the letters and diaries of the outstanding Mexican participants were used. Whenever possible American sources were studied to substantiate any seemingly questionable information in the Mexican accounts...As this thesis is primarily concerned with logistics, battles are not covered in detail. In cases where a conflict between American and Mexican sources exists concerning any phase of the Mexican military movements during the Texan revolution, both sides are presented, and an attempt made to evaluate them objectively." -- leaf x.
Date: January 1966
Creator: Flannery, 'Tina
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Bacteriological Survey of a Freshwater Reservoir (open access)

A Bacteriological Survey of a Freshwater Reservoir

In this study organisms that can be subcultured from lake water, using a prescribed procedure, limit, to an extent, the population, or portions of the population, that can be monitored. In essence, what is taking place is that a set of conditions is set forth and a study is made of the bacteria that will grow under these prescribed conditions.
Date: January 1968
Creator: Stiles, John Clayborn
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evolution of the Executive Offices of the Continental Navy (open access)

Evolution of the Executive Offices of the Continental Navy

This study consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 is a study of the motives and intent of Congress in creating a navy. Chapters 2 and 3 examine the operations conducted by the Marine Committee, Chapter 2 being devoted to its early operations and Chapter 3 to its later operations. Chapters 4 and 5 examine, in turn, the work of the Board of Admiralty and the Agency of Marine.
Date: January 1969
Creator: Prather, Charles T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Synthesis of Certain Aminooxy Compounds (open access)

Synthesis of Certain Aminooxy Compounds

The research described herein is concerned with the synthesis of certain organic compounds which have the amino-oxy grouping and are related in structure to the naturally occurring amines, putrescine, spermidine and spermine.
Date: January 1970
Creator: Lewis, Wassel Andrew
System: The UNT Digital Library
Synthesis and Study of Certain Amino Acids Containing the Pyridine Ring (open access)

Synthesis and Study of Certain Amino Acids Containing the Pyridine Ring

This study reported herein involves the synthesis and determination of certain biological activities of 4,5-dihydroxy-2-pyridinealanine and the synthesis of 3-pyridine-N-methylalanine.
Date: January 1969
Creator: Sanders, Edward Henry
System: The UNT Digital Library
Liver Glyoxalase Activity in Normal Mice and Mice with Lymphosarcoma (open access)

Liver Glyoxalase Activity in Normal Mice and Mice with Lymphosarcoma

It is the purpose of this investigation to determine the variation of glyoxalase activity in liver of normal mice and in the liver of mice bearing a lymphosarcoma and to compare the glyoxalase activity of the lymphosarcoma with values previously reported in the literature for other tumor types. Further, if there is indeed a variation in liver glyoxalase activity between normal and tumor-bearing mice, it will be compared to the variation in the activity of two other enzymes present in liver tissue in relatively high concentration.
Date: January 1968
Creator: Strzinek, Robert A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Interrelationships between Measures of Personal-social Adjustment and Measures of Improvement in a Hospital Setting (open access)

Interrelationships between Measures of Personal-social Adjustment and Measures of Improvement in a Hospital Setting

The purposes of this study were (1) to explore the possibility that sociometry can be a valuable prognostic method in milieu therapy, and (2) to investigate the validity of the "Draw-a-Group" (DAG) projective technique for measuring interpersonal responsiveness.
Date: January 1970
Creator: Koehn, Sharon
System: The UNT Digital Library
Early Development of Robertson County (open access)

Early Development of Robertson County

This thesis includes information on the topography, historical background, military contribution after statehood, social history, economic development, government organization, and early towns and settlements of Roberson County.
Date: January 1954
Creator: Carson, Ivory Freeman
System: The UNT Digital Library
John Adams' Mission to the Netherlands 1780-1782 (open access)

John Adams' Mission to the Netherlands 1780-1782

Although John Adams' achievement in later years tended to supersede his diplomatic service, the latter was of major importance in the history of the United States. This study will deal primarily with Adams' mission to the Netherlands, 1780-1782: its causes, objectives, and accomplishments with a treatment of the diplomatic background surrounding his efforts in the Dutch republic.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Tibbitts, Bradford W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Relationship of Responses to Geometric Designs to Inferiority Feelings and Certain Personality Variables (open access)

The Relationship of Responses to Geometric Designs to Inferiority Feelings and Certain Personality Variables

The present investigation was initiated in order to determine the relationship of responses to geometric designs to inferiority feelings and certain personality variables. The major problem was divided into the following sub-problems: 1. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected clinical scales on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory? (MMPI). 2. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected personality variables on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule? (EPPS). 3. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected personality characteristics on the Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey? (G-Z).
Date: January 1967
Creator: Martin, John Daniel
System: The UNT Digital Library