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Historiography, Empire and the Rule of Law: Imagined Constitutions, Remembered Legalities
No full textHistoriography, Empire and the Rule of Law considers the intersection of these terms in the historical development of what has come to be known as the 'rule of law'. The separation of governmental powers, checks and balances, and judicial independence signified something entirely new in the way in which politics was imagined and practiced. This 'rule of law' cannot, as it often is, be traced to the justification and practice of government as originating in a social contract among the governed; but rather, by analogy with a popular conveyancing innovation of the era, to the trust - a device by which the power of ownership of land could be restrained. But how could the restraint of power remain consistent with the avoidance of anarchic disagreement among those granted the task of supervision and restraint? In response, it is argued here, the central legal and political task became one of managing disagreement and change peacefully and constructively - by drawing on a colonial tradition that emphasised civility, negotiation and compromise. And the study of all of these qualities as they evolved, Ian Duncanson contends, is vital to understanding the emergence of the 'rule of law'. Historiography, Empire and the Rule of Law will be invaluable for all those engaged in research and the postgraduate study of socio-legal and constitutional studies, and early modern and modern history.Arts, Education & Law Group, School of LawNo Full Tex
Robert Duncanson as "Positively" American
No full textWhile most commentaries on nineteenth-century African-American landscape painter Robert S. Duncanson address how his identity as a minority artist affected his art and practice in the U.S., I argue that looking at Duncanson through the lens of his interest in Positivism points to a transnational context for understanding his aims. Race-conscious liberal reformers throughout Hispano-America, trying to free themselves from colonial European mindsets and demonstrate that a mixed race society could compete with modern Anglo-European nations, embraced Auguste Comte’s vision of order and progress.
A comparative approach to mixed race elites in the Americas thus finds Duncanson—like artists, writers and intellectuals in South America--an advocate for African-Americans, as a race equally governed by the scientific laws of society, and his landscapes, with their orderly progress through a world of perfected forms, offering a “positive” social design.
In addition to introducing the discovery of Duncanson’s interest in Comte, my research addresses a painting by Duncanson that to my knowledge has not yet been published, his version (with significant alterations) of Frederic Church’s Heart of the Andes, as well as several of his pictures set in Mexico, which have also not heretofore received significant critical attention
Charles L. Duncanson: Hall of Fame Inductee
No full textCharles L. Duncanson: Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles L. Duncanson was a multi-sport athlete who would have a successful career both during his stay at Winona State and after leaving.Duncanson came from Byron, Minn., and competed in four sports while attending Winona State. His collegiate career was highlighted on the basketball court where he helped lead the Warriors to a conference championship and a spot in the NAIA Basketball Nationals in 1939. Duncanson earned All-Conference honors in the 1941-42 season and was the conference-leading scorer.In all, Duncanson played in 74 Warrior basketball games and scored 670 points.Duncanson was also one of the few athletes to pull off a double-conference championship year, as he helped the Warriors to a football conference championship in 1939.Upon graduation, Duncanson taught aviation maintenance and repair for the United States Navy for two years and served for two and a half years in the United States Air Force where he taught B-29 Bomber repair.Duncanson went on to a career that spanned 35 years in the life insurance business. He also served in many church, civic and service groups and was very instrumental in the Rotary Club where Rotary International named him a Paul Hairris Fellow.https://openriver.winona.edu/halloffameinductees/1006/thumbnail.jp
Interview of Bryan Knedler by Alice Duncanson
No full textRemote interview.Bryan Knedler describes his time at Ohio State as a leader and organizer in the Gay Alliance, eventually known as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance. He was born in November 1958 in Marysville, Ohio, a small and politically conservative town. After arriving at Ohio State as a freshman, he came out as gay in 1978. That year, he joined the Gay Alliance and helped push the organization from a focus on social gatherings to activism. Among other projects, the group set up and ran a telephone hotline, participated for the first time in freshman orientation activities, and spoke to various classes on gay issues. After earning a second master's degree in 1986, Knedler moved to the Washington, D.C. area. He eventually lived in Mount Rainier, Maryland, where he served on city council for 20 years, and at one point was elected as the city’s first openly gay mayor
Ruins of Carthage Painting
No full textRobert Seldon Duncanson (1821-1872) painted this work in 1845, early in his career. It was Duncanson's first romantic landscape, a genre for which he would later become well known. It measures 19 by 28 inches (48.26 by 71.12 cm). The painting's alternate title is Light and Shade. Robert S. Duncanson (1821-1871) was born to free black parents in upstate New York. The Duncanson family moved to Canada for a time, but Robert Duncanson came to Cincinnati at the age of 19 and began to exhibit his artwork. Cincinnati was becoming a major western outpost for landscape painting, and in 1861 the Cincinnati Gazette declared Duncanson "the best landscape painter in the west." This was remarkable praise considering the racial attitudes of the time. Duncanson's still-lifes and landscapes earned him generous patronage from many prominent Cincinnatians, including Nicholas Longworth, who commissioned a series of twelve panels for his mansion. Duncanson also received much support from Cincinnati's abolitionists. In 1853, Duncanson traveled to Europe with William Sontag, another Cincinnati artist; the Anti-Slavery League sponsored the trip
Interview of Kim Sinkhorn by Alice Duncanson
No full textRemote interview.Kim Sinkhorn, who participated in athletic activities from an early age, was a student-athlete at Ohio State in the late 1970s. Sinkhorn discusses how the enactment in 1972 of Title IX – requiring equal opportunities for women in educational programs, such as in organized sports – affected her participation in sports both in high school and at Ohio State. She also discusses how the law influenced her career after her Ohio State graduation. She describes what it was like to play a women's sport at that time, particularly on a close-knit team like field hockey. Sinkhorn also talks about the impact of the team's coach – Harriet Reynolds – on her participation in the sport and on the trajectory of her career in secondary education after earning her degree. In addition, Sinkhorn discusses the relationships she built with OSU teammates, coaches, and the students whom she taught as a high school Physical Education teacher. Finally, she discusses her retirement activities, and her overall relationship with Ohio State over the years
Duncanson Arts Foundation
No full textThe goal of the Duncanson Arts Foundation (DAF; “the Foundation) is to reinvigorate the economically ruptured city of Detroit by implementing a robust contemporary arts program. The establishment plans to aid to the restoration and growth of Detroit’s economy by increasing the premise of arts and culture
Interview of Karen Hyland by Alice Duncanson
No full textRemote interview.Karen Hyland describes her time at Ohio State, first as an undergraduate majoring in Math Education, then as a master's degree student earning a degree in Math that was geared toward teachers. Growing up in Marysville, Hyland participated in organized sports, but she was always a member of the boys' teams (in baseball and basketball) because there were no girls' teams until she was in high school. After graduation, Hyland started at Bowling Green State University in the fall of 1983, but she transferred to Ohio State in January 1984 because of an opening on the softball team. Hyland talks about her memories of being on the team – the training regimen, the positions she played, the coaches and her teammates. She also discusses highlights, such as playing teams in the Big Ten and getting to know students who had come to Ohio State from all over the country to play softball. And she discusses the challenges, such as the condition of uniforms and practice facilities. Finally, Hyland talks about her high school teaching career after graduation, including her involvement in coaching at Marysville High School, where she worked for 29 years. In 2018 she was inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame
Interview of Bradley Allen Myers by Alice Duncanson
No full textInterview conducted at The Ohio State University Archives, Columbus, Ohio.Brad Myers discusses his time at Ohio State, first as an undergraduate, then as a law student, then as a staff member, including his service for many years as University Registrar. Myers arrived on campus in the fall of 1973 as an undergraduate, and he was a student at Ohio State through his graduation from law school. Myers talks about the many activities in which he was involved as an undergraduate, including Ohio Staters, Inc., class honoraries and the residence halls, where he spent his last two years as a Resident Advisor. Myers then describes his time in law school at Ohio State, particularly his involvement in student government. After law school, Myers worked in various administrative roles in the University's Orientation office, University College, and finally, the Office of the Registrar. As Registrar, Myers led or participated in projects that created significant administrative changes, both in the Office of Registrar and campus-wide: the implementation of the PeopleSoft (Oracle) Student Information System, the transition from academic quarters to semesters, and the implementation of the Consolidated Service Center for students, which was an attempt to provide a more integrated approach to providing services like financial aid and course registration to students. He also oversaw the design and construction of a new Student Academic Services building, where many of these student services would be housed. Myers retired in 2016; however, he later served on an interim basis until a Registrar was hired in April 2020. Myers also talks about his participation and roles in various professional organizations, including the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and Registrars of the American Association of Universities. In addition, Myers talks about his role as the voice of the automated telephone registration system the University adopted at one point. Finally, Myers talks about relationships he developed at Ohio State that were the most special to him and why, and he discusses his current connections to the University, including his advisory role for the senior honorary, Sphinx
Interview of Rick Van Brimmer by Alice Duncanson
No full textInterview conducted at The Ohio State University Archives, Columbus, Ohio.Rick Van Brimmer came to Ohio State first as an undergraduate, and he eventually served as the Assistant Vice President of Advancement Affinity and Trademark Management. Van Brimmer earned a bachelor's degree in communications, and he also earned a master's degree in Sports Management. After graduation, he worked for two years for the University of Mississippi, then he returned to the OSU Department of Athletics to work in its Office of Sports Information. During that time, he met Anne Chasser, the founder of OSU's Office of Trademark and Licensing, and she hired him as an editor. When Chasser left for another position, the University offered that job to Van Brimmer. In the interview, Van Brimmer discusses the many changes that occurred during his 30-plus career as the head of Trademark and Licensing, including the huge increase in licensing income, and the changes in distribution of that income to various OSU sources, such as the Libraries and student scholarships. He also discusses his involvement in the Collegiate Social Responsibility Movement, which developed labor and environmental standards for universities' trademark and licensing vendors to follow. In addition, he discusses his development of undergraduate courses to help students learn real-world situations as they relate to marketing. Van Brimmer also discusses the misperception people have about who benefits from trademark and licensing, and why the University defends its trademarks so vigorously, such as its legal action over "THE" as it relates to the The Ohio State University. Van Brimmer won the Distinguished Staff award in 1997; he retired in 2021
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