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An Art Program Utilizing Discarded Materials in the Improvement of Interiors of Homes of Children in a Low Income Group

The problem with which this investigation is concerned is that of planning and carrying out an art program in which a particular group of students in a low income group, by utilizing discarded and inexpensive materials, can create useful and satisfying objects for the improvement of their home interiors.

Date: January 1960

Creator: Abram, W. B.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Community Improvement and Code Enforcement in Fort Worth, Texas, 1961-1966

"The purpose of this study is to outline and analyze the efforts of the City of Fort Worth in the area of community improvement through code enforcement in the years 1961-1965. It is hoped that this study will enable those in the field of municipal government or other related fields to gain a better understanding of the need for community improvement through code enforcement and a better knowledge of methods to implement such a program."--leaf 1.

Date: June 1967

Creator: Liverman, Ralph L.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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A Comparison of the Effects of Two Methods of Teaching Physical Education on Physical Fitness and Attitude

The problem under consideration was a study of physical fitness and attitude utilizing two methods of teaching physical education in a metropolitan junior college.

Date: May 1969

Creator: Erickson, Charles R.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Effect of High Speed Drill on Speed and Accuracy Development in Beginning Typewriting

This study is an experiment to determine the effectiveness of high-speed drill on speed and accuracy achievement in the first semester of beginning typewriting at the high school level.

Date: May 1963

Creator: Johnson, James Roland, 1921-

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Effect of Short Duration High Speed Drill on Speed, Accuracy and Production Development in the First Year of Typewriting

The problem of this study was to determine the effect of short-duration high-speed drill on speed, accuracy and production rate development in the first year of typewriting.

Date: August 1967

Creator: Gades, Robert E.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Factors Related to Change of Major by College Students

The problem of this study is to discover what factors are associated with change of major in college students. Questions that need to be answered are (1) Is academic success or failure related to change of major? (2) Is mental ability associated with change of major? (3) Is change of interest related to change of major? (4) Are there reasons that are personal and peculiar to the individual that are associated with change of major? (5) Is inadequate occupational information related to change of … more

Date: August 1961

Creator: Firkins, Curtis James, 1906-

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Federalism's Expanding Dimensions: a Case Study of Decision-Making of the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport

"This paper analyzes the decision making processes in the federal system through a case study, that of the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport controversy, and reveals the role of the many governments and interest groups involved. ...In this study the background of conflict is reviewed, after which the CAB [Civil Aeronautics Board] decision, accomplishments and problems are discussed. The presentation will reflect the cooperative role of all governments in the federal system, plus pressure group… more

Date: January 1969

Creator: Burlage, George Edward

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Industrial Psychological Testing: A Review of the Controversy and a Comparison of Some Effective Testing Conditions with Some Stated Uses

The problem of this study is to interview some personnel managers that use psychological testing in personnel selection and compare their responses to the recommended use of effective testing as presented by some professional psychologists.

Date: May 1964

Creator: Jones, William Lewis

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Municipal Publications and Reports as an Aspect of the City Manager's Public Relations in Fort Worth, Texas

This thesis reports the results of an investigation of some public relations activities of one city manager government--that of Fort Worth, Texas, under L. P. Cookingham.

Date: June 1962

Creator: Newell, Charldean

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Paper as a Visual and Tactile Organizational Material for Use on Schoolroom Bulletin Boards

The purpose of this thesis is to show the useful characteristics of a wide variety of papers as applied to the preparation of a tactile and visual organization on a number of wallboards. It is hoped the wide variety of papers and techniques used will be inspirational to other teachers when creatively planning their own designs using paper as their art medium.

Date: August 1964

Creator: Rodgers, Alice Louise

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Personality Variables Associated with Sociometric Status among Institutionalized Narcotic Drug Addicts

This study was conducted to determine if drug addict patients tend to select leaders with good rehabilitation potential, as this potential is determined by examination of certain personality characteristics of the addicts.

Date: June 1967

Creator: Garrett, June Juree Mallatt

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Principles and Application of Numerically Controlled Machines

The purpose of this study is threefold. First, numerical control will be analyzed objectively to ascertain its justification in terms of meeting the requirements of the basic manufacturing process phases. Secondly, the study will consist of an evaluation of the field of industrial arts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to determine how numerical control has been accepted in the educational field and what preparation, if any, is being made to include the teaching of this new industrial concept. Thir… more

Date: May 1968

Creator: Koehler, Richard A.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Vocational Interests in the Choice of Field of Study of Selected Junior College Students in Business Administration

The problem in this study was the relationship of personality factors and interests to the choice of major fields of study.

Date: August 1969

Creator: Grace, Evelyn Randall

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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Southwest Retort, Volume 12, Number 5, January 1960

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes pictures from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana meet.

Date: January 1960

Creator: American Chemical Society. Dallas/Fort Worth Section.

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter