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Competing models of socially constructed economic man : differentiating Defoe's Crusoe from the Robinson of neoclassical economics
Full text linkDaniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe has seldom been read as an explicitly political text. When it has, it appears that the central character was designed to warn the early eighteenth-century reader against political challenges to the existing economic order. Insofar as Defoe’s Crusoe stands for "economic man", he is a reflection of historically-produced assumptions about the need for social conformity, not the embodiment of any genuinely essential economic characteristics. This insight is used to compare Defoe’s conception of economic man with that of the neoclassical Robinson Crusoe economy. On the most important of the ostensibly generic principles espoused by neoclassical theorists, their "Robinson" has no parallels with Defoe’s Crusoe. Despite the shared name, two quite distinct social constructions serve two equally distinct pedagogical purposes. Defoe’s Crusoe extols the virtues of passive middle-class sobriety for effective social organisation; the neoclassical Robinson champions the establishment of markets for the sake of productive efficiency
Meet me this evening Louise [music] /
No full textFor voice and piano.; Caption title.; "Sung by T.W. Robinson"--Cover.; Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.mus-vn3625473
Joseph Taylor Robinson appointment book, 1935
No full textThis collection contains a 1935 National Blank Book Company appointment book used by Joe T. Robinson while serving as a United States Senator from Arkansas. The National Blank Book Company was known for the manufacture of high-end stationary and other paper-related merchandise. The appointment book includes sporadic entries for the year of 1935. Most of the entries record luncheon or dinner engagements in Washington, D.C.; however, an occasional White House convention or personal party is recorded.; Notable figures mentioned include Senator Charles L. McNary, Attorney General Homer Stille Cummings, Admiral Cary Traverse Grayson, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, and Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes.Joseph Taylor Robinson appointment book, 193
ROBINSON, T & CO.
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/66191Business and private correspondence, legal and financial records, press clippings and miscellaneous records of the business. Includes: Memorandum and Articles of Association (1889); lists of staff and share holders; stocktaking lists; records of James Hutchings' other business interests; correspondence re New Zealand business; correspondence with suppliers, customers etc.. Descriptions, comments and rough item lists by John Killip can be found in the files. A number of catalogues originally transferred were returned to Baltic Simplex, a Swan & White catalogue has been retained115177
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Charlie B. Robinson to Hiram T. Hunter, March 25, 1933
No full textIn this letter of March 25, 1933, Charlie B. Robinson writes to H. T. (Hiram Tyram) Hunter commending Senator Frances and Dan Tompkins in their funding appropriation efforts for Western Carolina Teachers College. In a separate handwritten note, Mr. Robinson writes to Dan Tompkins thanking him for his kindness.March 25th, 1933
Dear H.T. Hunter,
Cullowhee N.C.
Dear Dr. Hunter:
I have just returned from Raleigh, having been there on business for my Company. While there I was very much pleased to find that our Representative Dan Tompkins and our Senator Frances have been putting up a good strong fight to secure the Western Carolina Teachers College appropriations fitting to it’s needs and to the extent of fairness in comparison to other institutions; and while I am yet of the opinion that from the standpoint of equity, our institution is still lagging, and I want to commend both Senator Francis and Representative Tompkins for their splendid efforts, the result of which you know. I was informed that you have been ill and unable to be at your office, but trust that you are again well ere this.
With kind personal regards, I am sincerely yours,
C. B. Robinson c/c Senator Francis c/c Representative Tompkins Dear Dan, Sorry not to have seen you again and thank you for courtesies extended. Had to get home last night but enjoyed my trip. Charli
Ernest Thompson Seton: an unforgettable personality, by Edgar M. Robinson
No full textThis piece, titled “Ernest Thomas Seton: an unforgettable personality”, gives a first hand interpretation of who Ernest Thompson Seton (it is believed that whoever put the cover on this document spelled his name wrong) was through the eyes of Edgar Robinson. Robinson explains what a strong relationship the two of them had and what a strong mentor Seton was to Robinson. Ernest Thompson Seton was an author and illustrator of more than 50 works, and was largely responsible for the American Indian influence in the Boy Scouts of America that offered young people knowledge of an outdoor life based on Native American Indian customs, legends and beliefs. Seton was Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America from 1910 to 1915. Edgar M. Robinson was a 1901 graduate from the YMCA Training School, now Springfield college, where he later returned to serve on the faculty as the Honorary Director of Boys Work Courses and the Adviser in Methods and Principles in Work with Boys from 1927-1937.For biographical information on Edgar M. Robinson, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/554
For more information on Ernest Thompson Seton, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/553On the bottom of page number 1 there is a rip, which prevents part of the bottom two lines from being read. On that back of page number one appear the numbers "46757" written in pencil
Robinson Crusoe
No full textDaniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731) was an English merchant, author, and political pamphleteer best known for the classic adventure novel Robinson Crusoe.Cover Page -- Title Page -- Contents -- Chapter I-Start in Life -- Chapter II-Slavery and Escape -- Chapter III-Wrecked on a Desert Island -- Chapter IV-First Weeks on the Island -- Chapter V-Builds a House-The Journal -- Chapter VI-Ill and Conscience-Stricken -- Chapter VII-Agricultural Experience -- Chapter VIII-Surveys his Position -- Chapter IX-A Boat -- Chapter X-Tames Goats -- Chapter XI-Finds Print of Man's Foot on the Sand -- Chapter XII-A Cave Retreat -- Chapter XIII-Wreck of a Spanish Ship -- Chapter XIV-A Dream Realised -- Chapter XV-Friday's Education -- Chapter XVI-Rescue of Prisoners from Cannibals -- Chapter XVII-Visit of Mutineers -- Chapter XVIII-The Ship Recovered -- Chapter XIX-Return to England -- Chapter XX-Fight between Friday and a Bear -- Copyright PageDaniel Defoe (c. 1660-1731) was an English merchant, author, and political pamphleteer best known for the classic adventure novel Robinson Crusoe.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
Letter from William Robinson to T. B. Larimore
Full text linkLetter from William Robinson to T. B. Larimore. The two-page handwritten letter is stamped Nov 18 1912 which may be the date it was received by T. B. Larimore. There is a transcript of the letter in the item PDF
Interview with Norman T. Robinson Jr. - OH 255
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Reverend Robinson provides details about his life and accomplishments
Joseph T. Robinson letter to Judge J.G. Thweatt, January 5, 1927, related to flood control
No full textTwo typed pages, unsigned. Robinson writes to Thweatt of DeValls Bluff about recent flooding in the White River Levee District, as well as his efforts to expand the jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission and advocate for flood relief legislation.Joseph Taylor Robinson (1872-1937) was born near Lonoke, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas for two years and then read law with Judge Thomas C. Trimble before taking a law degree at the University of Virginia in 1895. In 1902, Robinson was elected to Congress from the Sixth District of Arkansas and served five terms. He was elected Governor of Arkansas in 1912, inaugurated on January 14, 1913, and two weeks later elected Senator by the Arkansas General Assembly. Robinson went on to be re-elected to four more Senate terMSand was in 1928 nominated for Vice President on the Democratic ticket with Al Smith of New York. He served as Majority Leader under Franklin Roosevelt from 1932 until his death in 1937 and was the leading spokesman for the Roosevelt New Deal in Congress
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