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Iroquois of the Pacific Northwest fur trade : their archaeology and history

Creator:: Jameson, Jennifer E.
Abstract:: During the early 19th Century, the fur trade brought many Iroquois to the Pacific Northwest as working primarily as voyageurs for the North West Company. When the North West Company merged with the Hudson's Bay Company, the Iroquois employees merged as well. After retirement, some settled in the Willamette Valley...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The projection of self versus perception of self : comparison of the meaning of clothing intended by the wearer and perceived by others

Creator:: Smith, Caroline M.
Abstract:: Clothing is wrought with symbolism. Each day when outfits are selected and worn, messages are being sent and received, categorizing the wearer. The self and the many different roles that it plays in society are important factors in determining a personal appearance. We try to reflect our internal concept of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . I want to thank Dr. Elaine Pedersen for some of the most thorough and entertaining histo- ry of

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Creator:: Vong, Ann Louise
Abstract:: Pattern grading is a method of creating multiple sizes of a garment style. Grading to extreme sizes is not recommended since the design and drape of the garment can be distorted. Researchers suggest that customized fit is a solution for creating sizes in a garment style. However, manufacturers continue to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Christopher Scaffidi. I wish to thank my family

Recognizing individual potters in historic Oregon sites : a visual and chemical analysis of early Oregon redware

Creator:: Peterson, Ella M.
Abstract:: This paper discusses research concerning redware vessel sherds found in an archaeological excavation at Oregon's historic Champoeg State Park, and comparative artifacts from four known Oregon and Washington late nineteenth pottery production sites. Visual and Instrumental Nuclear Activation Analysis comparison studies were conducted on samples from each site. The New...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gave me confidence. Dr. Elaine Pederson encouraged me to strive for excellence, complemented my work

Indian apparel consumption : a cross-cultural comparison of first generation Indian and the second-generation Indian American females

Creator:: Kaur, Jatinder
Abstract:: The increased ethnic diversity of the U.S. population, including an increase of Indian immigrants, calls for an investigation of the Indian apparel consumption differences among first generation Indians and second generation Indian American females within the United States market. This study examined the Indian apparel consumption behavior of two levels...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: my committee members, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Minjeong Kim, and Dr. David Sandrock for their time

The Deathscape of St. Paul: Historic Cemeteries as Cultural Landscapes

Creator:: Boulware, Brooke L.
Abstract:: A cultural landscape analysis of two historic cemeteries in St. Paul, Oregon demonstrates that the residents of this early community were unknowingly using grave markers to express their worldview and the identities that they felt were most important. Because of the historical and cultural development of this community as the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thesis, but my graduate education. Dr. Elaine Pedersen was instrumental in my finally grasping the

When More Is Less : Consumer Attitude Formation When Facing Choice Overload In Apparel E-Commerce

Creator:: Tung, Tsun-Yin
Abstract:: This study proposed a theoretical model of choice overload and empirically examined the model in the context of online apparel shopping. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the number of choices and product presentation formats influenced consumers’ online apparel shopping experience as well as how the formed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my committee members, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Brigitte Cluver, and Dr. Chris Knowles. Elaine

Her choice : identity formation and dress among Iranian, Muslim women living in the United States

Creator:: Howell, Alexandra L.
Abstract:: The Islamic faith is a growing global religion; the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2011) estimates that globally the Muslim population is 1.6 billion and will increase to 2.2 billion by 2030. As the population of Muslims grows the apparent misunderstandings of the faith among Western societies are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: academic life without your counsel and encouragement. My committee members, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr

Design criteria of minimalist running shoes

Creator:: Halbauer, Elizabeth Ashley
Abstract:: Much research has been conducted to determine the difference between running barefoot verse the traditional heel strike running style. Each style of running requires parts of the foot to strike the ground differently. Shoe companies have addressed these differences by designing different styles of shoes for each running style. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The consumption and design process of handcrafters : theoretical implications

Creator:: Stannard, Casey Rhea
Abstract:: The overarching purpose of this research was to determine characteristics of raw materials which impacted the consumption and design process of crafters. The characteristics were related to the three levels of design as described by Donald Norman and the concept of linking value in consumer tribes. The specific focus of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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Iroquois of the Pacific Northwest fur trade : their archaeology and history

The projection of self versus perception of self : comparison of the meaning of clothing intended by the wearer and perceived by others

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Recognizing individual potters in historic Oregon sites : a visual and chemical analysis of early Oregon redware

Indian apparel consumption : a cross-cultural comparison of first generation Indian and the second-generation Indian American females

The Deathscape of St. Paul: Historic Cemeteries as Cultural Landscapes

When More Is Less : Consumer Attitude Formation When Facing Choice Overload In Apparel E-Commerce

Her choice : identity formation and dress among Iranian, Muslim women living in the United States

Design criteria of minimalist running shoes

The consumption and design process of handcrafters : theoretical implications

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