Pacioli, Luca, ca. 1445-1517;Pacioli, Luca, ca. 1445-1517 -- Portraits;Portraits -- Pacioli, Luca, ca. 1445-1517
This article, first delivered as a paper at the 1980 World Congress of Accounting Historians in London,1 presents the results of three decades of the author's research in pursuit of a true image of Luca Pacioli. Portraits, sculptures, and sketches...
Harrison, Pat, 1881-1941; United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century; United States. Congress. Senate.; Taxation -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Founding Fathers of the United States;
Pat Harrison with hat in hand speaking to a seated, sweating "Founding Father" with soaking handkerchief and fan; an automated fan sits on a desk.
Education; University of Mississippi -- Students; Health; Grading and marking (Students); Families;
Home matters back in Holly Springs, Will's grades; getting a letter from Mr. Nelson, assuring her that he is taking good personal care of his health; recitations at University; disappointment with his grades and vows to improve; urges his mother to...
Chickamauga, Battle of, Ga., 1863; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889; Confederate States of America. Army -- Equipment;
Responds to letters from his Maggie and tells that he has a horse to ride home. Roberts writes of a battle on the 20th of September that he did not believe was decisive and says that they must move in order to get more food. He also predicts a...
Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A
Letter from Richard C. Bridges to his Sister M recounting the bloody summer campaign of 1861 and October 4th offensive against General Meade; mentions adequate food and clothing, but a lack of tents; describes army life for their acquaintances.
Rear of photo reads: From [Father's breast] - March 9th 1891- "Hymns sung at Church. First "Abide with me" Second - "Servant of God - well done: Third - Asleep in Jesus-
Brothers and sisters; Man-woman relationships; Crops; Families; Parties; Graduation (School);
Letter written on the back of the UM Commencement party invitation, inviting his sister to the celebration. Also discusses their father's crops and Jeremiah's interest in Miss. Vinge.
Mary writing to her brother concerning the Yellow Fever outbreak in Mobile. Also discusses various business matters, including her father's cotton crop, and Matt's financial matters.
Families; Travel; Crops; Fathers and sons; Names, Personal;
Matthew Gage discussing Jeremiah's return trip to Oxford, which leads to a discussion of the bad road and rail conditions; his cotton crop; rising land values and naming conventions for children.
University of Mississippi -- Students; Tuition; Travel; Oxford (Miss.);
Jeremiah Gage writing to inform his father of the success of his return trip to Oxford, by stage coach. Also lists various expenses, including tuition and room & board for the semester. Mentions various classmates and the growth of Oxford.
Confederate States of America. Army -- Recruiting and enlistment; Confederate States of America. Army -- Social conditions; Confederate States of America. Army. Mississippi Infantry Regiment, 11th. Company A; Homesickness;
Jeremiah discussing his wish to leave the war and his desire to find a replacement.