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Culture built upon the land : a predictive model of nineteenth-century Canadien/Métis farmsteads.

Creator:

Hebert, James Michael

Abstract:

The objective of this thesis is to provide a predictive model for the archaeological investigation of the first farmsteads in the Pacific Northwest, established in the early- and mid-nineteenth century by Canadien and Métis families retiring from their service in the fur trade. Past studies of this population have either...

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Masters Thesis
Forest restoration and fuels reduction on non-industrial private land in northwestern California

Creator:

Latimer, Lisa Marie

Abstract:

This thesis explores the complexity of relationships between communities and the ecosystems in which they live through a focus on forest restoration and fuels reduction on private land. As a case study, research took place in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of rural Northern California, in Humboldt and Siskiyou counties. The research...

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Masters Thesis
Twentieth century influences on public library service to certain adult groups

Creator:

Ashwell, Sara Elizabeth

Abstract:

The purpose of this study has been to develop insight into the aims and goals of public library service by considering one particular type of library activity--work with adult groups. To determine the influence of historical events on such service, consideration has been given to group work of the past...

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Masters Thesis

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