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The Significance of the School Board in a Public School Relations Program (open access)

The Significance of the School Board in a Public School Relations Program

This study aimed to discover the possibilities of using the board as an agent because of the position of the board numbers in relation to the school and the community. The study provided summary of findings.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Langston, Charles L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Speech Correction in Secondary Education (open access)

Speech Correction in Secondary Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the speech defects found in the high Schools of Denton County and the corrective measures best adapted to the treatment of such handicaps Based on the data analysis, conclusions and recommendations have been made specific to the country as well as for all high school systems.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Higginbotham, Christine. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of Plankton Dilution in Source Streams Compared with that of Lake Dallas Proper (open access)

A Study of Plankton Dilution in Source Streams Compared with that of Lake Dallas Proper

This study was a comparative study of Plankton of Lake Dallas and the three main source streams. Based on the analysis of data, which was presented relative to the organisms taken from the lake and from the source streams, the results obtained are discussed, the Plankton seem to be largely autogenetic in Lake Dallas, the source streams Elm Fork and Clear Creek form a dilution process.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Evans, Archibald A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Principals in Texas Secondary Schools Having an Enrollment of two Hundred Fifty or More (open access)

A Study of the Principals in Texas Secondary Schools Having an Enrollment of two Hundred Fifty or More

The purpose of this study is to determine the present status of the principals in Texas secondary school having an enrollment of 250 or more. The data were gathered from 147 principals in Texas high schools having an enrollment of 250 or more and the study made recommendations that are needed as found by comparison with the standards set up by eminent authorities.
Date: August 1936
Creator: McCallum, William J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Procedures by which the Value and Effectiveness of Geography Teaching May be Improved in the Elementary Grades of Collin County (open access)

A Study of the Procedures by which the Value and Effectiveness of Geography Teaching May be Improved in the Elementary Grades of Collin County

This study aimed to secure and evaluate the current practices in teaching of geography within the rural school system of Colon County, Texas. The objectives of the study were also to learn from the County rural supervisors of the state the procedures they are using together with their recommendations for the present needs in geography teaching.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Ownbey, Ethel B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Transportation Set-up in District Five, Texas. (open access)

A Study of the Transportation Set-up in District Five, Texas.

This study is a comparative study of the transportation set-ups in the schools of District 5, Texas and attempted to determine the relationships various factors to pupil transportation cost. In light of the findings of the study, the writer made recommendations that would serve District 5 (i.e. Cooke, Grayson, Wise, Denton, and Collin counties).
Date: August 1936
Creator: Atkins, Elmer L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
To Determine the Use Which Should be Made of Art Metal Work in the Junior High School, as Indicated by the Seventh Grade of the Demonstration School, 1935-36, and by an Analysis of the Field (open access)

To Determine the Use Which Should be Made of Art Metal Work in the Junior High School, as Indicated by the Seventh Grade of the Demonstration School, 1935-36, and by an Analysis of the Field

This study attempts to determine what use should be made of art metal work in the junior high school. It attempts to determine whether art metal work should be offered strictly as art metal, as combinations of art metal and wrought iron, or as combinations of art metal and wood, from the standpoint both of the child and of the ultimate aim of Industrial Arts. The ultimate aim or objective of Industrial Arts is to provide such training as that of general education, which will best equip for efficient membership society. Broadly speaking, all the offerings of the Industrial Arts field contribute in some measure to the attainment of the ultimate objective. It is the purpose of this study (1) to present an analysis of the field of art metal work from the standpoint of the Industrial Arts; (2) to determine the use which should be made of art metal work in the junior high school, as indicated by a group of Demonstration School students; and, (3) to present problems and related information pertaining to art metal work, as indicated by a group of Demonstration School students. After having summarized the problem, conclusions gathered from the investigation will be given …
Date: August 1936
Creator: Lamb, Jack Julius
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Behavioral Objectives with Implications for Pre-student Teaching Preparation (open access)

Analysis of Behavioral Objectives with Implications for Pre-student Teaching Preparation

Zella Patterson writes an academic paper that supports the implications for pre-student teaching.
Date: 1937
Creator: Patterson, Zella
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Development of the Sulphur Industry in Texas. (open access)

The Development of the Sulphur Industry in Texas.

This thesis aimed to study the historical phase of the sulphur industry in Texas and highlights the critical role of Sulphur in the future economic development of Texas.
Date: May 1937
Creator: Posey, Earl Olin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Home Mechanics in Industrial Arts for High School Girls (open access)

Home Mechanics in Industrial Arts for High School Girls

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the extent to which industrial arts is offering home mechanics to girls and there by determine the extent of coordination of this phase of industrial arts for girls with home economics.
Date: May 1937
Creator: Rohrer, Alice Brooks
System: The UNT Digital Library
Possible uses of North Texas Plants and Animals in Elementary Science (open access)

Possible uses of North Texas Plants and Animals in Elementary Science

This thesis aimed to study plants and animals of North Texas which are adaptable for use in elementary science. In this study, 15 groups of plants and animals were selected as representative ones and among other benefits, each group of organisms was examined for its contributions to a limited understanding of bilogical principles.
Date: May 1937
Creator: Millican, Addie
System: The UNT Digital Library
Visitor's Impressions of New Orleans Before 1860 (open access)

Visitor's Impressions of New Orleans Before 1860

This thesis depicts the growth and history of New Orlens before 1860 as it was seen by vistors from the outside.
Date: May 1937
Creator: Boyles, Jane Russell
System: The UNT Digital Library
Application of Concentration, Adsorption and pH in the Precipitation of the Metal Ions of Groups II and III (open access)

Application of Concentration, Adsorption and pH in the Precipitation of the Metal Ions of Groups II and III

In this thesis, the process involved in the precipitations and separations of the metal of Group II and Group III studied. Suggestions have also been offered whereby students can make an analysis without loosing metals in the initial precepitation.
Date: June 1937
Creator: Cockerell, Leone Doris
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bacterial Survey of Representative Denton County Wells with Special Reference to Sanitation (open access)

Bacterial Survey of Representative Denton County Wells with Special Reference to Sanitation

This thesis aimed to study the seventy-two representative wells of Denton County and to determine the possibilities of infection with typhoid organism. The sanitary survey and the test for Colon-Aerogenes bacteria show that 55% of the 72 wells studied are unsanitary, 27% are sanitary, and 18% are doubtful.
Date: June 1937
Creator: Roberts, Sally Stevens
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Experimental Study of the Electrodeposition of Lead (open access)

An Experimental Study of the Electrodeposition of Lead

This thesis aimed to study some of the general principles underlying electrodeposition together with experimental facts regarding the effects of changing constituents of the plating solutions, variations in hydrogen-ion concentrations, and variation in current density used in the electrodeposition of lead.
Date: June 1937
Creator: Roberts, Ira Clifford
System: The UNT Digital Library
To Determine Some Educational Factors Associated with the Growth and Development of Physical Education in the Senior Colleges of Texas (open access)

To Determine Some Educational Factors Associated with the Growth and Development of Physical Education in the Senior Colleges of Texas

This thesis aimed to determine how and why physical education made its apperance and has developed in in the senior colleges of Texas.
Date: June 1937
Creator: Roberts, Sally Stevens
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Yearly Study of the Bacterial Flora of Lake Dallas Water with Special Reference to Sanitation (open access)

A Yearly Study of the Bacterial Flora of Lake Dallas Water with Special Reference to Sanitation

The purpose of this thesis is to determine the relative numbers of colon bacteria in the water of Lake Dallas.
Date: June 1937
Creator: Foster, Edwin Michael
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Participation and Interests in Leisure Time Activities of the Women of Dallas, Texas (open access)

A Study of the Participation and Interests in Leisure Time Activities of the Women of Dallas, Texas

"It is the purpose of this investigation to discover and report how the women of Dallas, Texas, spend their time when not engaged in their daily occupation. ... it attempts to disclose the trend of interest of various groups according to age, salary, and occupation; the influence of previous training; the reasons for non-participation in the activities in which they desire to take part. It is a further purpose to formulate various plans which are to evaluate academically or non-academically the activities that should be included in the program for the modern girl in the secondary school."-- leaf 1.
Date: July 1937
Creator: Wade, Irma E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Administrative Problems of W. C. C. Claiborne, First Anglo-American Governor of Louisiana (open access)

Administrative Problems of W. C. C. Claiborne, First Anglo-American Governor of Louisiana

This study attempted to depict and portray the problems which confronted W. C. C. Claiborne in his governing of Louisiana. From the time of Lousiana purchased in 1803 until 1812, when the territorial governor and from 1812 until 1816 he served as the first state governor. These problems have been summarized from reading the personal letters of Governor Claiborne written during his term of office.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Lowe, Ellene
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analysis of Certain Wealth in Texas to Determine Possible Sources of Taxation for Educational Purposes (open access)

Analysis of Certain Wealth in Texas to Determine Possible Sources of Taxation for Educational Purposes

This study revelaed that the rank of Texas with other state in the United States in the expenditure for schools per pupil is thrty-fifth. It further discussed that there are possible sources of taxation in the properties. However, there is a wide variation that needs to be studied. It further justify that present administrative and legislative trends in searching for new source of taxation makes the problem an important one.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Hedgpeth, Armo T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Elementary Science Material Included in Certain Courses of Study and Text Books (open access)

An Analysis of Elementary Science Material Included in Certain Courses of Study and Text Books

The purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of elementary science to the curriculum. The finding of the investigation summarized in table form.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Maurice, Katherine
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Some Factors Associated with Pupil Achievement (open access)

An Analysis of Some Factors Associated with Pupil Achievement

The purpose of this study is to determine if any effect upon pupil achievement is shown by four factors: classification of teachers in terms of semester hours, small and large schools, single and married women teachers, men and women teachers.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Rucker, John Allman
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Boundaries of Texas (open access)

The Boundaries of Texas

This thesis explores the history behind the creation of Texan boundaries. The boundaries of Texas were the cause of disputes between the French, the Spanish, Mexico, and later the United States of America. The intensity of these disputes threatened to disrupt the Union itself, and caused a war between the United States and Mexico.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Wilkinson, C. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Comparative Investigation of the Water of Lake Bridgeport with Reference to Plant and Animal Life (open access)

A Comparative Investigation of the Water of Lake Bridgeport with Reference to Plant and Animal Life

The investigation of the waters of Lake Bridgeport is to obtain data essential for a satisfactory understanding of the physical and chemical factors on the aquatic life. These factors detremine the kinds of food available for life there.
Date: August 1937
Creator: Woods, Alethea Marie
System: The UNT Digital Library