Evolution of Revolutionary Views From Mercy Warren to Bancroft
The article surveys changing interpretations of the American Revolution from 1805 Mercy Otis Warren through 19th century Bancroft to late 19th century scholars. It notes early patriotic framing as a conspiracy against liberty, shifting to nuanced, context-rich analyses that examine both British and American sources and imperial structures.
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Boston
Mercy Otis Warren
James Otis
James Warren
Massachusetts
George Bancroft
United States
Bancroft
John Singleton Copley
Elizabeth F. Ellet
New York
Revolutionary interpretations of the American Revolution and Dean's List
The piece surveys historical views from 18th to 20th century scholars, contrasting class and economic factors with ideas and liberty arguments in the Revolution. It notes Bailyn's idea that ideological shifts drove change and cites Adams on the true revolution being in minds and hearts. It ends with a Dean’s List notice for Miami University students Vicki Gehrke and Ellen Resseguie.
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American Antiquarian Society
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Frederick
Bancroft
British Empire
America
Bernard Bailyn
Bailyn Worte
John Adams
Vicki Renee Gehrke
Rt. 2
Lynn Drive
Ellen P. Resseguie
Old Stonehouse Rd
Mt. Airy
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Elkins urges Maryland board for more public college funding
University of Maryland President Wilson H. Elkins tells the Board of Regents that inadequate state support threatens public higher education. He cites Maryland's low appropriations per student and per capita, urges renewed public confidence, notes 1975 76 enrollment and graduation records, and stresses Title IX and desegregation obligations alongside the push for greater state funding.
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Wilson H. Elkins
University of Maryland
University of Maryland Board of Regents
Elkins
Maryland
America
State of Maryland
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Fry Family Reunion Held at Cunningham Falls Park
The 26th annual Fry descendants reunion gathered at Cunningham Falls State Park on Sunday June 20 with a noon buffet in the Manor Area. Attendees included Morris C Fry Jeff Mark Kristi Ray W Fry Dan Jenny Emily Paul Fry Mary Pryor Florence Pryor and several Lydard and Kemp relatives. A business meeting led by Arnold F Lydard Jr followed lunch. door prizes and bingo plus children’s games capped the event. Elizabeth A Powell daughter of Albert M Powell Jr was named to Guilford College’s Dean’s List as a rising sophomore.
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Eli A. Fry
Cunningham Falls State Park
Morris C. Fry
Jeff. Mark
Kristi
Ray W. Fry
Dan Jenny
Emily
Paul Fry
Mary Pryor
Florence Pryor
John Harrison Pryor
Mahille Newcomer
Elizabeth A Powell
Albert M Powell Jr
Rt 1
Myersville
Guilford College
Greensboro
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Press
Francis G. Walett
Worcester State College
Eakers
Oor
Textura
Wickes
Menien
Ring & Hae Ag
Ome
Im & Coxe
Washington Pike
Maryland Board
College Park
Fry
Cunningham Falls Park
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