1,346 research outputs found
String Star quilt by Harriet Ellen Hooper Earl
No full textImage of String Star quilt created in 1905 by Harriet Ellen Hooper Earl. Also includes questionnaires describing the quilt completed by Janine Speakman Rees as part of the Utah Quilt Guild\u27s documentation days held from 1988-1994. my grandmother, Margaret Earl Meeks was the owner of the quilt until this spring when she passed away at age 94. She always said how this quilt had been through 2 wars, that her mother made it. and she (my grandmother) refused to cover her bed with any thing but this quilt when she was very ill, right before she passed away
Letter to Willard Hall Rees from Elizabeth Rees about Family History
No full textLetter addressed to Willard Hall Rees from his mother Elizabeth Rees. Apologizes for such a late response, but was waiting for the cold to go down so she could take a trip to get her photo taken with Ellen to send to him. Elizabeth hopes to see photos of her son Willard with the next letter he writes to her. She goes on to talking about different family members of theirs, going back to her great-grandfather who emigrated from England to the English colony of the east coast. Elizabeth was originally named after her aunt, who had promised a fortune to be left behind for Elizabeth, but never happened. Elizabeth's side of the family seems to have some wealth. Updates Willard on the where about of his siblings and their health. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees on the Fire in Portland
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees about her grandson and a fire in Portland. There was a fire in Portland that burned down twenty-three blocks, resulting in a million dollars worth of damage. He then proceeds to talk about his son, Willard Clay Rees, and his bright future he sees for him. Willard attached a photo of himself and two of his son for his mother to see and pass on to his sisters Olivia and Ellen. The original letter is accompanied by a typed transcript. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to Elizabeth Rees about Distant Family
No full textLetter addressed to Elizabeth Rees, but because the last pages of this letter were lost there is no way of telling who it is from. The letter states that the author’s nephew is recovering from the swelling of his limbs and is expected to be okay. The author’s cousin Thomas will be visiting soon along with the rest of his family. Then the author continues to speak of the different marriages that have been occurring locally. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Letter to a Brother of the Rees Family about Politics
No full textLetter addressed to a brother of the Rees family, but neither the author of the letter nor who the letter is to be mentioned. The letter talks about local gossip in Butteville. Then the letter cuts off and switches from March to December and talks about the Presidential candidates for 1876. It was a close race between Samuel J. Tilden and Rutherford B. Hayes, with Hayes winning the election. The author of this letter strong supports the Federalist views while talking about politics during this time. This is one item from the Rees Family Correspondence Collection, which includes many letters between family members in Oregon and Ohio
Blood Sinister by C. Rees
No full textRees, Celia. Blood Sinister. New York, Scholastic: 2007. Print. This is a novel about a young girl named Ellen Foster. She is suffering from a rare, un-diagnosed blood disease. She finds her great-great grandmother\u27s diaries in the attic and reads them. Her great-great grandmother wrote them when she was a teenager. She wrote about a mysterious man who Ellen thinks is a vampire. Things get weird in her life as well. She dreams about what happens before she reads it. This book switches between modern and Victorian times.Recommended Reviewer: MarleneMy name is Marlene, my hobbies are volleyball and writing. I like to read non-fiction and horror books
EXTRACTION AND SEPARATION OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS FROM CHLORIDE MEDIA USING TETRABUTYL DIGLYCOLAMIDE IN 1-OCTANOL AND MODIFIED CARBON DIOXIDE
No full textRare earth elements (REEs) are vital to energy-efficient modern technology and high-tech devices. Due to potential supply challenges for REEs, recycling these metals from post-consumer products, such as fluorescent lighting phosphors and neodymium iron boron magnets, has been proposed. Toward that end, liquid-liquid solvent extraction of various REEs was performed with tetrabutyl diglycolamide (TBDGA) in 1-octanol and 1-octanol modified carbon dioxide from chloride media. Hydrochloric acid, Cl-, TBDGA concentrations were varied, and the thermodynamics of the extraction of REEs with TBDGA in 1-octanol was explored. The extraction of REEs from phosphors and magnet materials using optimized conditions with TBDGA in 1-octanol was performed. Stripping the metal from the metal-loaded TBDGA in 1-¬octanol was investigated. HCl and an aqueous-soluble ligand, tetraethyl digylcolamide (TEDGA), were utilized for the back-extraction of the REEs into an aqueous phase. The concentrations of the HCl and the TEDGA were varied to determine if REEs could be selectively back-extracted and separated from one another. Carbon dioxide is inert, has low cost, can be easily reused, and is readily available in a pure form. This means carbon dioxide is a better and “greener” diluent than traditional organic diluents for extraction. A system for extraction of REEs from chloride media with liquid carbon dioxide was optimized by varying mole percent 1-octanol, pressure, temperature, metal concentration, TBDGA concentration, chloride concentration and H+ concentration. The effect of water concentration on the extraction with TBDGA into 1¬-octanol modified CO2(l) was examined with UV-visible spectroscopy. Optimized CO2(l) extractions were performed on phosphor and magnet leachate solutions.doctoral, Ph.D., Chemistry -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2017-1
Ellen G. White Research Center Opening Ceremony
No full textL to R, Mrs. E. Rees, George Summers, James Nix, and Elder Arthur White at the opening ceremony of the Ellen G. White Estate Research Center at Loma Linda University Library, 1985.20.5 x 25 c
Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office
No full textReading room in the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office10 x 15 c
On the future: prospects for humanity/ Martin Rees, with a new preface by the author.
No full textDescription based upon print version of record.Includes bibliographical references and index.A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes--good and bad--are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.The future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long term. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence--if pursued and applied wisely--could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth--no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.Cover -- Contents -- Preface to the Paperback Edition -- Introduction -- 1. Deep in the Anthropocene -- 1.1. Perils and Prospects -- 1.2. Nuclear Threats -- 1.3. Eco-Threats and Tipping Points -- 1.4. Staying within Planetary Boundaries -- 1.5. Climate Change -- 1.6. Clean Energy-and a 'Plan B'? -- 2. Humanity's Future on Earth -- 2.1. Biotech -- 2.2. Cybertechnology, Robotics, and AI -- 2.3. What about Our Jobs? -- 2.4. Human-Level Intelligence? -- 2.5. Truly Existential Risks? -- 3. Humanity in a Cosmic Perspective -- 3.1. The Earth in a Cosmic Context -- 3.2. Beyond Our Solar System -- 3.3. Spaceflight-Manned and Unmanned -- 3.4. Towards a Post-Human Era? -- 3.5. Alien Intelligence? -- 4. The Limits and Future of Science -- 4.1. From the Simple to the Complex -- 4.2. Making Sense of Our Complex World -- 4.3. How Far Does Physical Reality Extend? -- 4.4. Will Science 'Hit the Buffers'? -- 4.5. What about God? -- 5. Conclusions -- 5.1. Doing Science -- 5.2. Science in Society -- 5.3. Shared Hopes and Fears.1 online resource (281 p.
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