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1. Papier im Mittelalter. Herstellung und Gebrauch.

Author

Kempf, Charlotte

Subjects
*PAPER -- History, *PAPER mills, *MIDDLE Ages, *DIGITIZATION of archival materials, *CONFERENCES & conventions, *PAPERMAKING, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article presents a report from a November 14-15, 2013 conference in Heidelberg, Germany on the history of the production and usage of paper in the Middle Ages. Topics of presentations delivered included the digitization of Middle Ages manuscripts at the university library in Heidelberg, Germany, the methodology of paper production in the 15th century, and the history of European paper mills.

Published
2014

3. Medien des begrenzten Raumes - Regional- und landesgeschichtliche Zeitschriften im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert.

Author

Rinser, Julia

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *HISTORY of mass media, *COMMUNITY newspapers, *MASS media & history, *ELECTRONIC newspapers, *PRESS, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article presents the summary of a conference that focused on newspapers in Europe during the 19th and 20th centuries. It was held May 12-13, 2011 in Münster, Germany. Topics under discussion included the national history associations and their media publications, the regional online newspaper, called "Rosenland. Zeitschrift für lippische Geschichte," and the regional and historical newspapers being published in Southern Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italy.

Published
2011

6. Montgomery and the Battle of Normandy: A Selection from the Diaries, Correspondence and Other Papers of Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, January to August 1944.

Author

Koch, James V.

Subjects
*NORMANDY Invasion, 1944, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article presents a review of the book "Montgomery and the Battle of Normandy: A Selection From the Diaries, Correspondence and Other Papers of Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, January to August 1944," edited by Stephen Brooks.

Published
2010

7. Bill Arp's Peace Papers: Columns on War and Reconstruction, 1861-1873./Changes in Law and Society during the Civil War and Reconstruction: A Legal History Documentary Reader.

Author

Taylor, Michael

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the books "Bill Arp's Peace Papers: Columns on War and Reconstruction, 1861-1873" by Bill Arp and David B. Parker, and "Changes in Law and Society during the Civil War and Reconstruction: A Legal History Documentary Reader," by Christian G. Samito.

Published
2010

13. Frazier on Gurman, The Dissent Papers.

Author

Frazier, Javan

Subjects
*NONFICTION, FOREIGN relations of the United States -- 1865-
Abstract

A review of the book "The Dissent Papers: The Voices of Diplomats in the Cold War and Beyond," by Hannah Gurman, is presented.

Published
2012

14. The Papers of Andrew Jackson, Volume VII: 1829.

Author

Watson, Harry L.

Subjects
*NONFICTION, UNITED States presidential transition
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Papers of Andrew Jackson, Volume VII: 1829," by Andrew Jackson, edited by Daniel Feller, Harold D. Moser, Laura-Eve Moss, and Thomas Coens.

Published
2010

15. The Papers of Abraham Lincoln: Legal Documents and Cases.

Author

Reece, Lewie

Subjects
*AMERICAN law, *NONFICTION, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Papers of Abraham Lincoln: Legal Documents and Cases," 4 vols., edited by Daniel W. Stowell.

Published
2009

28. John Marshall: Incomplete but Infinitely Enriching.

Author

Killenbeck, Mark R.

Subjects
*JUDICIAL opinions, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Papers of John Marshall: Correspondence, Papers, and Selected Judicial Opinions January 1831-July 1835, With Addendum June 1783-January 1829," volume 12, edited by Charles F. Hobson.

Published
2006

29. If Jacob Riis Had Lived at Hull-House.

Author

Crocker, Ruth

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Hull-House Maps and Papers: A Presentation of Nationalities and Wages in a Congested District of Chicago, Together With Comments and Essays on Problems Growing Out of the Social Conditions," edited by Rima Lunin Schultz.

Published
2008

34. Cultural Brokers between Religions: Border Crossers and Experts at Mediterranean Courts.

Author

Mersch, Margit

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *CONFERENCE papers, *RELIGION & geography, *HISTORY of religion, *RELIGION & culture, *CHRISTIAN missions, *SEMINARS
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium held at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum on October 28-30, 2010 on the various roles of cultural brokers between different religions in countries in the general Mediterranean area is presented. It was sponsored by the Center for Mediterranean Studies and topics include the Jewish influence in 13th century Mongolia, a comparison of various monotheistic and polytheistic religions, as well an analysis of interfaith relationships.

Published
2010

35. Hippocrates and Medical Education.

Author

Liewert, Anne

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

A review is presented of a book edited by Manfred Horstmanshoff called "Hippocrates and Medical Education: Selected Papers read at the XIIth International Hippocrates Colloquium, Universiteit Leiden, 24-26 August 2005."

Published
2012

36. Zentrum oder Peripherie? Kulturtransfer in Hildesheim und im Raum Niedersachsen (12.-15. Jahrhundert).

Author

Bauer, Volker

Subjects
*CULTURAL transmission, *MIDDLE Ages, *MANUSCRIPTS, *HISTORY of the paper industry, *CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The article offers a report from a June 5-7, 2013 conference in Wolfenbüttel, Germany on cultural transfer in the area of Lower Saxony, Germany in the upper Middle Ages. Topics of presentations given included the role of trade as a factor in cultural transfer in the city of Goslar, Germany, the equipment and supplies needed in the production of manuscripts, and the history of the German paper manufacturing industry.

Published
2013

40. The Papers of Andrew Jackson. Vol. 6, 1825-1828 (Book).

Author

Ray, Kristofer

Subjects
*PRESIDENTS of the United States, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Papers of Andrew Jackson, 1825-1828," vol. 6, edited by Harold Moser, Wyatt C. Wells and J. Clint Clifft.

Published
2003

41. The Papers of James Madison (Book).

Author

Sheldon, Garrett Ward

Subjects
*PLANTATIONS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Papers of James Madison,' by James Madison and edited by Davis B. Mattern.

Published
2001

42. The Cockroach Papers (Book Review).

Author

Copeland, Marion W.

Subjects
COCKROACH Papers, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Cockroach Papers: A Compendium of History and Lore,' by Richard Schweid.

Published
2001

43. The American Papers (Book Review).

Author

Kolb, Charles C.

Subjects
*NONFICTION, *INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

Reviews the book `The American Papers: Secret and Confidential India-Pakistan-Bangladesh Documents 1965-1973,' by Roedad Khan.

Published
2000

44. The Federalist Papers (Book Review).

Author

Bernstein, R. B.

Subjects
*CONSTITUTIONAL history, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Federalist Papers,' edited by Clinton Rossiter.

Published
2000

46. The Pearl Harbor Papers (Book Review).

Author

Kolb, Charles C.

Subjects
*ATTACK on Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), 1941
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Pearl Harbor Papers: Inside the Japanese Plans,' edited by Donald M. Goldstein and Katherine V. Dillon.

Published
1999

47. The Salmon P. Chase Papers (Book Review).

Author

Sawrey, Robert D.

Subjects
*LETTERS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Salmon P. Chase Papers, vol. 5, Correspondence, 1865-1873,' edited by John Niven.

Published
1999

49. Productivity & Performance in the Paper Industry (Book Review).

Author

Godley, Andrew

Subjects
PRODUCTIVITY & Performance in the Paper Industry: Labour, Capital & Technology in Britain & America 1860-1914 (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `Productivity and Performance in the Paper Industry: Labour, Capital , and Technology in Britain and America, 1860-1914,' by Gary Bryan Magee.

Published
1999

50. The Papers of John Marshall (Book Review).

Author

Gutzman, K. R. Constantine

Subjects
PAPERS of John Marshall, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Papers of John Marshall: Volume 9: 1820-1823,' by John Marshall and edited by Charles F. Hobson et al.

Published
1999