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A Survey of Social Studies Programs in Texas High Schools, Grades 9-12, 1964-65

Description: The problem of this study was a survey of social studies programs in Texas high schools during the 1964-65 academic year. The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which the recommendations of the Texas Education Agency as outlined in Principles and Standards for Accrediting Elementary and Secondary Schools and Description of Approved Courses, Grades 7-12 had been followed and to obtain data pertaining to offerings, innovations, supervisory services and written courses of study.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Scott, Dorothy Marie
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Theory and Methods in Determining the Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a Matrix

Description: In the numerous problems of matrix algebra, one finds the problem of determining the eigenvalues of eigenvectors of a matrix quite frequently. The theory and methods leading to the solution of the eigenvalue and eigenvector problem are of considerable interest. The relation between vector spaces, matrices, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors is to be considered in this chapter, with particular concentration directed toward the eigenvalues and eigenvectors shall be developed in the following chapter… more
Date: August 1965
Creator: Waldon, Jerry Herschel
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Three Movements for Orchestra

Description: The two purpose of this paper are to present an abbreviated study of the following three movements for orchestra, and to examine two different aspects of serial techniques used in the first and last movements respectively. Each movement is basically in the same A B A form; each, however, represents an entirely different approach to composition. Of course there are areas common to all three movements (melodic content, fragmentation, orchestration), and it is hoped that a stylistic continuity is … more
Date: August 1965
Creator: Warfield, Gerald
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Tom Clark: The Role of Antitrust Law in the American Economy

Description: This thesis will analyze the work of Mr. Justice Tom C. Clark, in one field of law -- antitrust legislation. It is hoped to gain insight into the accomplishments and shortcomings of Mr. Justice Clark and to provide an appraisal of the Supreme Court's participation in the formulation of policy in the antitrust field.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Baum, John F.
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The Transcendentalism of Theodore Parker

Description: This thesis contains an abbreviated biography, which will stress the development of Parker's religious thought; an analysis of the historical background of the period, focused on the climate of opinion in New England which spawned the Transcendental movement; a definition of Transcendentalism; and an examination of Parker's Transcendentalism as expounded in his lectures and sermons.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Cathey, Bill R.
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The Truman Administration and the Attack on the National Origins System

Description: This study attempts to show why the national origins system became increasingly suspect, how the goals of the reformers grew from proposals for minor changes to a demand that the formula itself be abolished, and how the leadership of President Truman and the studies of the special commission helped to focus attention on the issue, unify the reformers, and shape the course of political agitation and education throughout the 1950's.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Griswold, Bobby L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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