Browsing by Author "History"
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"He Has Earned the Right of Citizenship" : The Black Soldiers of North Carolina in the Civil War; A Comment on Historiography, Treatment, and Pensions.
Coffman, Peter W. (East Carolina University, 2015)The Frederick C. Douglass Papers, held at the Joyner Library of East Carolina University are an important source of information concerning the black soldiers of North Carolina. Many historians have written about the various ... -
Historical and Archaeological Investigation of the 1750 Spanish Plate Fleet Vessel EL SALVADOR
Tubby, Raymond (2000-11) -
A historical and archaeological investigation of the Chickahominy Shipyard site
Morris, Jeffery D (2000-07) -
An Historical and Archaeological Investigation of the SCUPPERNONG: A Mid-Nineteenth Century North Carolina-Built Centerboard Schooner
Turner, C. Alexander, III (1999-04) -
An Historical and Archaeological Investigation of the Steamboat CURLEW
Olson, Christopher J. (Marine archaeologist) (1997-04) -
An Historical and Archaeological Investigation of Three Beached Shipwreck Scatters at Channel Islands National Park
Russell, Matthew A (1996-01) -
Historical and Archaeological Investigations Concerning a Revolutionary War Vessel Burned at Beaufort, North Carolina In 1778
Reedy, James R., Jr (1987-10) -
A Historical, Archaeological, and Geographical Study of the Battle of the Atlantic in North Carolina Waters
Wagner, John Michael (2010-04) -
A History of the Wreck of the USS HURON
Friday Jr., Joe D (1988-09) -
A History of Whaling in Bermuda
Paling, Jason S. R (2003-05) -
HULL PRESERVATION: PRESERVATION METHODS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA MEMORIAL WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Vestal, Joshua (East Carolina University, 2020-11-06)The USS North Carolina (BB-55), was the most decorated battleship in the United States Navy during World War II. During its service, the USS North Carolina participated in every major action in the Pacific receiving fifteen ... -
Illuminating the Lighthouse: An Historical and Archaeological Examination of the Causes and Consequences of Economic and Social Change at the Currituck Beach Light Station
Rose, B. Scott (East Carolina University, 2017-11-29)The purpose of this project was to gather historical and archaeological data to illuminate potential relationships between economic and social investment in lighthouse complexes, and enhance an understanding of the multitude ... -
The Impact of the Eighteenth-Century Navigation Revolution Upon European Pacific Cartography
Avery, Paul Harrison (1998-04) -
"In behalf of the Continent" : Privateering and Irregular Naval Warfare in Early Revolutionary America, 1775-1777
Wils, James Richard (East Carolina University, 2012)The goal of this thesis is to demonstrate the vital importance of American privateers during the early years of the Revolutionary War and their impact on the achievement of American independence. Most Revolutionary War ... -
IN DEFENSE OF SLAVERY: DILEMMA OF A GERMAN-AMERICAN CONFEDERATE IN ANTEBELLUM TEXAS
O'Lear, Kristin (East Carolina University, 2020-11-19)This thesis challenges previous historians' characterizations of Ferdinand Lindheimer as simply the "Father of Texas Botany" and defender of freedom. Instead, Lindheimer acted out of his own self-interest to preserve his ... -
Intellectual Treasure Hunting: Measuring Effects of Treasure Salvors on Spanish Colonial Shipwreck Sites
Price, Melissa Rae (East Carolina University, 1/13/16)This thesis examines the impacts of treasure salvors and looters on the Pillar Dollar Wreck (site # BISC00035) in Biscayne Bay, Florida, and explores three comparative shipwrecks from the 1733 fleet, El Populo, San Josè, ... -
Ionian Revolt, Reconsidered
Joyner, Misty Denise (East Carolina University, 2010)In the scope of historical events recorded by Herodotus, no event has been more pivotal in capturing the relationship between the mainland and Ionian Greeks and their enemy, and at times supporter, Persian Empire than the ... -
The Iron Sentinel: U.S.S. MICHIGAN 1844-1949
Rodgers, Bradley A (1985-11) -
The Jacobite Rebellion of 1719 : Revenge and Regrets
Klinger, PJ (Patrick) (East Carolina University, 2013)The Jacobite Rebellion of 1719 was an ambitious failed attempt by Spain and the Jacobites to restore the exiled Stuart king James III to the British throne. Because of its failure, the 1719 rebellion has received little ... -
James Bulman and the North Carolina Baptist Controversies of the Mid-Twentieth Century
Nobles, Stephen W., II (East Carolina University, 2015-12-17)This thesis examines the activities of pastor James Bulman in North Carolina during the mid-twentieth century. Bulman was a conservative Southern Baptist who responded to several controversies involving the Baptist State ...