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Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter Fall 2025
No full textFrom the Dean: On the Cusp of Construction
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From Negative to Positive: The Photo Negative Collection
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Archaeology in the Library
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Remembering Symposium 70
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Examining The City of Philadelphia’s Proposition Bill #250768 “Stop Trashing Our Air Act” by Addressing Waste Management and Environmental Justice Challenges in Chester City, Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Region
No full textThis paper offers a policy analysis of the City of Philadelphia’s Stop Trashing Our Air Act by summarizing the reasoning for the bill\u27s call to action, its legislative background, identifying key players and their strategies, and how these strategies reflect philosophies of environmental governance and the policy cycle. It seeks to inform local community members and policymakers of the implications of this bill, to highlight the lack of state and federal intervention on this issue, and to address the environmental justice and pollution concerns of the Covanta waste incinerator in Chester City and its neighboring communities. It also aims to influence and educate the future of sustainable development for the Philadelphia region
Faculty Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2025
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APPC Minutes – April 22, 2025
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APPC Minutes – November 11, 2025
No full textMinutes of the Academic Policy and Program Committee Meeting, November 11, 2025
Connecticut and The Civil War
Full text linkDespite being one of the smallest states in the Union, Connecticut played a vital political, economic and military role in the outcome of The Civil War. When the Civil War is studied and the contributions of states are considered, the focus tends to be on the number of soldiers each state procured for the Union. While the number of combatants is critical to the outcome of war, there are additional issues to factor in, as war is not simply won by the side with the biggest army. Connecticut’s political, economic and military support were equal to that of other Union members. Through the efforts of War Governor, William A. Buckingham, Connecticut provided soldiers, money, weapons and political support that proved essential to Union victory
We Are The War: The Evolution of Black Military Service in the Department of the South
Full text linkDuring the waning months of 1861 a joint operation between the United States Army and Navy forced wealthy white planters and Confederate troops from the Sea Islands of South Carolina. The Battle of Port Royal Sound, better known as the day of the “Big Gun Shoot” by the local enslaved population, marked the beginning of a new era; the transition from a slave society to a free one. Within months the liberating army expanded their footprint in the Deep South, moving inland toward the port cities of Charleston and Savannah. Limited access to additional troops, however, necessitated the recruitment of bonds people from the region, thus setting the tone for the emancipated doing the emancipating throughout what would come to be known as the Department of the South
The Overlooked Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina
Full text linkThis paper examines the overlooked but critical role of South Carolina in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the contributions of student-led activism, landmark legal cases, and influential grassroots leaders. Focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Claflin University, Allen University, Benedict College, South Carolina State University, and the Avery Institute, the study explores how students catalyzed local movements through sit-ins, marches, and organized protests. It also investigates the legal and social ramifications of desegregation efforts following Brown v. Board of Education, including the resistance from public institutions and the emergence of segregation academies. Key civil rights events—such as the Friendship Nine sit-in, the Charleston Hospital Workers\u27 Strike, and the New Year’s Day March with Jackie Robinson—are analyzed alongside the contributions of South Carolina activists and the roles of organizations like SNCC, NAACP, CORE, and SCLC. Through court cases such as Briggs v. Elliott, Edwards v. South Carolina, and Newman v. Piggie Park Enterprises, the paper illustrates how South Carolina’s legal battles helped redefine civil rights jurisprudence. By restoring South Carolina’s rightful place in the broader narrative, the study offers a more complete and nuanced understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in the American South
How do Literary and Cinematic Monsters Reveal the Fear of the Instability or Distortion of Human Identity?
Full text linkThroughout history, monsters have both disturbed and captivated humanity. Initially defined by their grotesque physical forms, monsters have evolved to symbolize deeper psychological fears, often reflecting the instability or distortion of human identity. This project examines the shifting portrayal of monstrosity in literature and film, focusing on works like Frankenstein, Dracula, and Alien. By blurring the line between human and monstrous, these stories reveal the fragility of human identity and expose our profound fears of psychological and existential instability, challenging us to confront what it truly means to be human
Common Threads in Monsters Across Time and Space
Full text linkFear is an undeniable human emotion, and monsters have always been a way for human societies to grapple with and explain our fears. In this project, common aspects and groupings of monsters across different indigenous cultures and folklores are discussed and dissected to determine inherent human reactions to fear. The project identifies and analyzes types of monsters and what the hidden meaning behind the existence and endurance of these creatures might be