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Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

One Hundred Years of Hollywood Mythmaking

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

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Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

One Hundred Years of Hollywood Mythmaking

By: Frank J. Wetta,Martin A. Novelli

Frank Wetta and Martin Novelli's "Abraham Lincoln and Women on Film" examines how depictions of women in Hollywood movies helped create the myth of Lincoln. They specifically explore D. W. Griffith's Abraham Lincoln (1930); John Ford and Larmar Trotti's Young Mr. Lincoln (1939); Robert Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940); Shirley Temple's The Littlest Rebel (1933) and The Blue Bird (1940); and Stephen Spielberg's Lincoln (2012). In addition, they analyze four television productions: James Agee's Abraham Lincoln (1955); Carl Sandburg's Lincoln (1974); James Prideaux's The Last of Mrs. Lincoln (1976); and Gore Vidal's Lincoln (1988). In studying these depictions, Wetta and Novelli focus on the female characters. They are especially interested in female characters' backstories, the political and cultural climate in which the films appeared, and the contest between the moviemakers' imaginations and the varieties of historical truth. The women of Lincoln's life are the center of the study-his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln; his stepmother, Sarah Bush Lincoln; his lost loves, Ann Rutledge and Mary Owens; and his wife and widow, Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, while exploring Lincoln's legacy, Wetta and Novelli focus on the 1930s child star Shirley Temple and the 1950s movie star Marilyn Monroe, the latter of whom had a well-publicized fascination with the sixteenth president. Wetta and Novelli's work is the first to deal extensively with the women in Lincoln's life on screen. They are also among the first to examine how scholarly and popular biography influenced films about Lincoln and added to the creation of popular depictions of him. "Abraham Lincoln and Women on Film" will find a wide readership among Lincoln scholars and academics who study film and popular culture"--

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LSU Press

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0807181463

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9780807181461

The Golden Fox

By: Frank R. Kowalski

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The Golden Fox

By: Frank R. Kowalski

When John Stafford, a young man from a wealthy Philadelphia family, graduates from college in the 1860s, he ventures to the lawless Northwest to satisfy his basic urge to put himself to the test in meeting the challenges of a trying environment. Adventure is what he seeks, and adventure is what he gets. Stafford experiences many turbulent twists and turns in his life. He marries, Little Dove, a beautiful Indian woman of Hidatsa descent. He is accepted into her tribe following his ingenious strategy to defeat his wife's wrathful Blackfeet suitor. And Stafford accepts a request by President Abraham Lincoln to form a highly proficient clandestine fighting force to help the Indians defend themselves against the widespread tyranny. His skilled force consists of several relatives and close friends black as well as white, male and female, along with a number of Native Americans. Their exploits involve confrontations with river pirates, whisky peddlers, a tragic massacre by unauthorized military action an Indian reprisal, and a marauding gang of cutthroats.

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Trafford Publishing

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1466920181

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9781466920187

The Old U(VA) and I (PB)

1961-1965

By: Frank Briggs

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The Old U(VA) and I (PB)

1961-1965

By: Frank Briggs

The Old U(VA) and I: 1961-1965 By: Frank Briggs The decade of the 1960s saw sweeping changes at UVA as old barriers fell and students of new backgrounds came. Litigation that lasted from the late 1940s through the end of the 1960s eliminated historic barriers to African American and women students. No detailed UVA-specific narrative has existed until former graduates from two ends of the decade, Joel Gardner, BA 1970, Rebel Yell to Revolution, in 2018 and now Frank Briggs, BA 1965, recognized that the University had changed in the most profound ways and used their own experiences to document what happened. This book will attract anyone who lived through that heady period. It will appeal also to others, to women and men who grew up later, and who may have wondered why and how the good old days ended and America stepped beyond them. Some might say grew up. —John T. Casteen III, President Emeritus, University of Virginia, 1990–2010 Frank Briggs’s memoir is a highly entertaining trip in time to an era in UVA history that predated the social upheavals of the late 1960s. We accompany the author through his four years in a cloistered culture of tradition that had not changed over many decades. In a series of revealing and amusing anecdotes, we relive the road trips, party weekends, and collegiate shenanigans that dominated the student experience during that period. This is a must read for every Wahoo who lived through that era or anyone who has an interest in the social history of college life prior to the cultural revolution that swept across the country after Briggs’s graduation. —Joel B. Gardner, Author, From Rebel Yell to Revolution: My Four Years at UVA, 1966–1970 As an old Beta and in many other respects as one of the older observers of the University still more or less vertical, I salute Frank Briggs for his most successful undertaking. I have encouraged alumni to write memoirs of their student days, and Frank has done this splendidly. —Alexander G. “Sandy” Gilliam, Professor and University Historian Emeritus, University of Virginia

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Dorrance Publishing

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9798886040159

Harvard Guide to American History

By: Frank Freidel,Frank Burt Freidel,Richard K. Showman

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Harvard Guide to American History

By: Frank Freidel,Frank Burt Freidel,Richard K. Showman

Editions for 1954 and 1967 by O. Handlin and others.

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644

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Harvard University Press

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0674375602

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9780674375604

George Washington and the Origins of the American Presidency

By: William D. Pederson,Mark J. Rozell,Frank J. Williams

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George Washington and the Origins of the American Presidency

By: William D. Pederson,Mark J. Rozell,Frank J. Williams

This essay collection is a retrospective analysis of the Washington administration's importance to the understanding of the modern presidency. Contemporary presidential scholarship gives little attention to the enormous impact that Washington's actions had on establishing the presidency. Most contemporary literature starts with 1933 and, although FDR's impact on the development of the modern institution of the presidency is undeniable, Washington's actions in office also established standards for practices that continue to this day. This analysis of the Washington presidency begins with an examination of Washington's leadership and its relevance to the modern presidency. The second group of essays looks at different aspects of presidential powers and the precedents established by the Washington administration. The third section examines Washington's press coverage, looking at the origins of Washington's image and the various myths in the press as well as the president's difficult relations with his contemporary press. A thoughtful and important corrective that will be of interest to scholars, students, and researchers involved with the American presidency and its history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313002614

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9780313002618

Ara's Knights

Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football

By: Frank Pomarico,Raymond Serafin

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Ara's Knights

Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football

By: Frank Pomarico,Raymond Serafin

The ultimate insider's account of a renowned coach and the athletes he inspired With this memoir, former Notre Dame captain Frank Pomarico shares with readers what it was like to play for legendary coach Ara Parseghian, a leader whose guidance extended beyond the playing field and whose tips still inspire his players. The book culminates with the 1973 Sugar Bowl, the climactic and memorable game between Bear Bryant's undefeated Alabama squad and Ara's undefeated Fighting Irish. Pomarico's story is amplified by interviews with dozens of former players and coaches whose lives were changed by their experience with the coach. Parseghian was one of the most successful college coaches ever, and the young men who played for him learned about much more than just blocking and tackling. Ara's Knights is the ultimate insiders' look at one of the great periods in Notre Dame football history.

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Triumph Books

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1633193276

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9781633193277

Thread of Evidence

By: Frank Smith

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Thread of Evidence

By: Frank Smith

In Frank Smith's police procedural Thread of Evidence, Shropshire Detective Chief Inspector Neil Paget leads an investigation into the brutal murder of a leading real estate developer. Discovered stabbed to death in his regular suite at the upscale Tudor Hotel, Jim Bolen has many enemies, both personal and professional. Paget and his motley crew of police officers must trace the movements of this multitude of players who benefited from Bolen's death, including a mysterious young woman seen that night running barefoot from the hotel. What they find will show a family in turmoil as well as a controversial business deal in the making, two arenas where it seems everyone wants to make a killing...

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Minotaur Books

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142998077X

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9781429980777

Every Step a Struggle

Interviews with Seven who Shaped the African-American Image in Movies

By: Frank Manchel

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Every Step a Struggle

Interviews with Seven who Shaped the African-American Image in Movies

By: Frank Manchel

This book pays tribute to the sacrifices and achievements of seven individuals who made difficult and controversial choices to insure that black Americans shared in the evolution of the nation's cultural heritage. Transcriptions and analyses of never-before published uncensored conversations with Lorenzo Tucker, Lillian Gish, King Vidor, Clarence Muse, Woody Strode, Charles Gordone, and Frederick Douglass O'Neal reveal many of the reasons and rationalizations behind a racist screen imagery in the first three-quarters of the twentieth century. This primary source, replete with pictures, documentation, and extensive annotations, recounts through the words of important participants what happened to many film pioneers when a new generation of African-Americans rebelled against the nation's stereotyped film imagery. "A unique historical resource, this book is a fitting tribute to these artists, reminding us of their courage, integrity, and perseverance to succeed against great odds. The thorough, meticulous annotations make it an indispensable addition to collections in film studies and African American studies." -Denise Youngblood, Professor of History, University of Vermont. "The author has taken a unique approach and may have even created a new genre of writing: the interview embellished with scholarly commentary. It is a fascinating experiment. . . This book belongs in every research library and in all public libraries from mid-size to large cities. It fills in lacunae between existing studies." -Peter C. Rollins, Editor-in-Chief of Film & History.

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New Academia Publishing, LLC

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0978771303

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9780978771300

Downtown Mardi Gras

New Carnival Practices in Post-Katrina New Orleans

By: Leslie A. Wade,Robin Roberts,Frank de Caro

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Downtown Mardi Gras

New Carnival Practices in Post-Katrina New Orleans

By: Leslie A. Wade,Robin Roberts,Frank de Caro

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the surrounding region in 2005, the city debated whether to press on with Mardi Gras or cancel the parades. Ultimately, they decided to proceed. New Orleans’s recovery certainly has resulted from a complex of factors, but the city’s unique cultural life—perhaps its greatest capital—has been instrumental in bringing the city back from the brink of extinction. Voicing a civic fervor, local writer Chris Rose spoke for the importance of Carnival when he argued to carry on with the celebration of Mardi Gras following Katrina: “We are still New Orleans. We are the soul of America. We embody the triumph of the human spirit. Hell, we ARE Mardi Gras." Since 2006, a number of new Mardi Gras practices have gained prominence. The new parade organizations or krewes, as they are called, interpret and revise the city’s Carnival traditions but bring innovative practices to Mardi Gras. The history of each parade reveals the convergence of race, class, age, and gender dynamics in these new Carnival organizations. Downtown Mardi Gras: New Carnival Practices in Post-Katrina New Orleans examines six unique, offbeat, Downtown celebrations. Using ethnography, folklore, cultural studies, and performance studies, the authors analyze new Mardi Gras’s connection to traditional Mardi Gras. The narrative of each krewe’s development is fascinating and unique, illustrating participants’ shared desire to contribute to New Orleans’s rich and vibrant culture.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496823818

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9781496823816

Religion and the State in American Law

By: Boris I. Bittker,Scott C. Idleman,Frank S. Ravitch

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Religion and the State in American Law

By: Boris I. Bittker,Scott C. Idleman,Frank S. Ravitch

This book provides a comprehensive overview of religion and government in the United States, providing historical context to contemporary issues.

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1001

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Cambridge University Press

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1107071828

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9781107071827

The "Muleskinner"

By: Frank Kerr

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The "Muleskinner"

By: Frank Kerr

Set in the late 1800's in Appalachia, the author having never met his grandfather, tells the story of what his life might have been like. As the story unfolds a mystery is revealed about this card playing, gunslinging muleskinner with an eye for the ladies.

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290

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Lulu.com

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0557021375

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9780557021376

Combined Atlas-directory of Miami County, Ohio

By: Frank M. Sterrett,B. F. Furnas

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Combined Atlas-directory of Miami County, Ohio

By: Frank M. Sterrett,B. F. Furnas

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385312841

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9783385312845

High Crimes and Misdemeanors

A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump

By: Frank O. Bowman III

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High Crimes and Misdemeanors

A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump

By: Frank O. Bowman III

America frequently talks about impeaching a president, but the impeachment provisions of the American constitution are widely misunderstood. In High Crimes and Misdemeanors, constitutional scholar Frank O. Bowman, III offers unprecedented clarity to the question of impeachment, tracing its roots to medieval England through its adoption in the Constitution and 250 years of American experience. By examining the human and political history of those who have faced impeachment, Bowman demonstrates that the Framers intended impeachment to be a flexible tool, adaptable to the needs of any age. Written in a lively, engaging style, the book combines a deep historical and constitutional analysis of the impeachment clauses, a coherent theory of when impeachment should be used to protect constitutional order against presidential misconduct, and a comprehensive presentation of the case for and against impeachment of President Trump. It is an indispensable work for the present moment.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108574653

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9781108574655

The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)

Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant & William T. Sherman, Biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis & Robert E. Lee, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, Presidential Orders & Actions

By: Abraham Lincoln,Ulysses S. Grant,William T. Sherman,James Ford Rhodes,John Esten Cooke,Frank H. Alfriend

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The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)

Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant & William T. Sherman, Biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis & Robert E. Lee, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, Presidential Orders & Actions

By: Abraham Lincoln,Ulysses S. Grant,William T. Sherman,James Ford Rhodes,John Esten Cooke,Frank H. Alfriend

This eBook edition of "The Complete History of the Civil War" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This meticulously edited collection contains a Pulitzer Prize awarded History of Civil War, as well as the memoirs of the two most important military commanders of the Union, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman, complete with biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. Finally, this collection is enriched with pivotal historical documents which provide an explicit insight into this decisive period of the American past. Content: History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 Leaders & Commanders of the Union: Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant William T. Sherman Leaders & Commanders of the Confederation: Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Civil War Documents: The Emancipation Proclamation Gettysburg Address Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Presidential Actions and Addresses by Abraham Lincoln: 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865

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e-artnow

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8027241731

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9788027241736

The Lipid Handbook with CD-ROM

By: Frank D. Gunstone,John L. Harwood,Albert J. Dijkstra

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The Lipid Handbook with CD-ROM

By: Frank D. Gunstone,John L. Harwood,Albert J. Dijkstra

Extensively revised, reorganized, and expanded, the third edition of the industry standard, The Lipid Handbook reflects many of the changes in lipid science and technology that have occurred in the last decade. It places a stronger emphasis on the nutritional, medical, and agricultural aspects of lipids to reflect the increased interest and research in these areas in the past 10 years and beyond. This edition features updated chapters and expanded coverage, including additional compounds to its dictionary. Written by experts from a diverse range of fields, many of whom have contributed new research in the areas under review, this handbook remains an essential reference.

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CRC Press

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1420009672

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9781420009675

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Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film

The Golden Fox

The Golden Fox

The Old U(VA) and I (PB)

The Old U(VA) and I (PB)

Harvard Guide to American History

Harvard Guide to American History

George Washington and the Origins of the American Presidency

George Washington and the Origins of the American Presidency

Ara's Knights

Ara's Knights

Thread of Evidence

Thread of Evidence

Every Step a Struggle

Every Step a Struggle

Downtown Mardi Gras

Downtown Mardi Gras

Religion and the State in American Law

Religion and the State in American Law

The "Muleskinner"

The "Muleskinner"

Combined Atlas-directory of Miami County, Ohio

Combined Atlas-directory of Miami County, Ohio

High Crimes and Misdemeanors

High Crimes and Misdemeanors

The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)

The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)

The Lipid Handbook with CD-ROM

The Lipid Handbook with CD-ROM

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