Thesis (D. Min.)--Temple Baptist Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-99).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Pennsylvania, 1915. / Published also in Duke university publications. Bibliography: p. 335-356.

"The purpose of this paper is (1) to study in detail the history and development of public library service in the towns of Anderson County--Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, and Pendleton--and the bookmobile service, and (2) to trace the development of the Anderson County Library system from its organization in 1958 until the present time. Such a study should prove of value to the staff of the Anderson County Library and other interested citizens. It will serve both as a tribute to those who pioneered for library service in the county and as a stimulus to those presently engaged in extending this service"--Introduction. / "August, 1961." / At head of title: Florida State University. / Typescript. / "Submitted to the Graduate School of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Ruth H. Rockwood, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Between 1920 and 1940, South Carolina saw major changes in its education system both in response to low literacy rates in the state and as part of a national trend in education reform. The period also saw the emergence of one history textbook as the dominant history text for middle school students across the state. William Gilmore Simms and his granddaughter, Mary C. Simms Oliphant, the authors of this history text, had influence over middle school-aged children’s history education for over a century with their books being used in South Carolina schools in some capacity from around 1840 until 1985. These books exhibit strong influence from the Lost Cause Movement, as well as reconciliationist and white supremacist ideology, to present a more pro-southern point of view of the Civil War. Through heroification—the remaking of historical figures into heroes despite their flaws—revision/omission, and both implicit and explicit racism, Simms and Simms-Oliphant weaved narratives that twisted the facts of the Civil War era. These narratives implanted in the seventh and eighth grade students’ minds who typically read the textbooks’ false ideas about the events and people involved in the war. While research on history textbooks generally is widespread, there have been no in-depth studies of the influence of Simms and Simms-Oliphant on South Carolina’s education system. In the 1920s and 1930s, when students across the country on average completed eight to nine years of school, Simms’ and Simms-Oliphant’s books would have been the last history book many of those students would have read before ending their schooling. This gave these two authors immense power to influence public opinion in South Carolina. Ultimately, it appears that education is the primary tool through which South Carolina, and other southern states, have institutionalized Lost Cause, reconciliationist, and white supremacist narratives of the Civil War era that continue to influence public opinion in South Carolina and across the South.

Scale 1 inch = 8 km. Drawn by William D. Bowman (July 1968). Shows route from Sycamore Shoals near Elizabethton to Kings Mountain. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1125/thumbnail.jpg

Scale 1 inch = 10 miles. Julius Ben & Co. Lith. N.Y. Atlas to accompany the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. 1861-1865. Combination of streams, railways, and mountain ranges of eastern Tennessee and surrounding states. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1100/thumbnail.jpg

No scale provided. Drawn and engraved by the firm of Sherman & Smith of New York and bears an 1844 copyright in favor of D. F. Robinson. The map portrays Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and the northern part of Florida. Railroads, cities and towns, and canals are shown. The sites of significant battles are noted. Rivers and other topographical features are identifed. Relief is shown by hachures. The population from the 1840 census and area in square miles for each state are reported on the face of the map. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1104/thumbnail.jpg

Scale 1 inch = 40 miles. Map No. 16 out of twenty-two maps published in History of the Army of the Cumberland, by Edward Ruger and Thomas B. Van Horne (Cincinnati : Robert Clarke & Co., 1875). These maps collectively illustrate the various battles in and around Tennessee by the Army of the Cumberland. Map No. 16 details troop movements in and around east Tennessee. Compiled by Edward Ruger, who worked for the Topographical Engineers and had access to the War Department maps and plans. Printed by the Krebs Lithographing Co., Cincinnati. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1105/thumbnail.jpg

BACKGROUND: Women seeking abortion services in the U.S. often encounter challenges of stigma, cost, transportation, and other logistics. In 2011, 1.7% of women aged 15–44 had abortions, and 89% of counties had no abortion clinic. Many states regulate abortion through prohibition of insurance coverage and other restrictions. Accurate, non-judgmental referrals from health care professionals may lessen obstacles and counteract stigma. STUDY QUESTION: What are women’s experiences accessing abortion care, and what is the role of professional referrals? METHODS: I conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 45 women seeking abortions to learn what steps they took to obtain abortion care, whether they sought or received professional referrals, and what obstacles or supports they encountered. All interviews were conducted at three clinics in South Carolina. Using Zurek et al’s (2015) conceptual framework, process mapping and thematic analysis were conducted to understand the sequence and variations of steps taken. RESULTS: Nearly half of participants had contact with a health professional for pregnancy confirmation, but only seven received referrals. Professional referrals ranged in their perceived helpfulness. Positive referrals included direct, supportive communication without judgment. Negative experiences were characterized by stigmatizing action or language. Some women indicated they did not seek a referral due to social pressure or stigma. Without a referral, women located abortion clinics through online searches, previous experience, and information from friends or family. Women encountered structural and social obstacles when arranging abortion care, such as out of pocket costs, transportation challenges, and stigma at multiple levels. Social support and help with logistics and finances counteracted these obstacles. CONCLUSIONS: Resourcefulness is evident in women’s stories of accessing abortion, particularly in the absence of referrals, but positive professional referrals carry some benefit. Abortion access may be improved through expanding health provider capacity to make accurate, supportive referrals. IMPLICATIONS: To improve abortion access, obstacles and stigma must be reduced through increased support and reduction of systematic obstacles. Health system policies should ensure that providers know how to appropriately refer for abortion, and how to support women navigating predictable challenges. / 2017-11-05T00:00:00Z

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