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Delphian Society
The Delphian Society was a national organization that promoted the education of women in the United States. This organization was founded around 1910 in Chicago. History The Delphian Society takes its name from the historical Oracle of Delphi of Phocis, Greece. "Here in remote times Apollo was believed to reveal his wishes to men through the medium of a priestess, speaking under the influence of vaporous breath which rose from a yawning fissure. Her utterances were not always coherent and were interpreted to those seeking guidance by Apollo's priests." In 1913, the Delphian Society wrote, "We know full well today that no priestess upon a tripod can reveal to us the secrets of the future. A thorough understanding of the past must be the safest guide for coming years. No vapor can inspire sudden revelations--the result only of faithful effort and earnest thought. Yet the story of the ancient oracle charms us still and when a name was sought for a national organization, that had for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women
A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a female child or adolescent). The plural ''women'' is sometimes used in certain phrases such as "women's rights" to denote female humans regardless of age. Typically, women inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and are capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty until menopause. More generally, sex differentiation of the female fetus is governed by the lack of a present, or functioning, SRY-gene on either one of the respective sex chromosomes. Female anatomy is distinguished from male anatomy by the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. A fully developed woman generally has a wider pelvis, broader hips, and larger breasts than an adult man. Women have significantly less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less muscular than men. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolly Lee Williams Breece
Dolly Lee Williams Breece Bacon (1888-1981) was an American clubwoman. Early life Dolly Lee Williams was born in 1888, in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Career Dolly Lee Breece was active in woman's club and civic activities. She was a member of the Delphian Society. In 1946, she was elected board member of the Christian Kent Day Nursery. Personal life Breece moved to New Mexico in 1919 and lived at 809 W. Copper Avenue and then 1401 Roma Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1919, she married Col. George Elmer Breece (died January 23, 1942), former mayor of Charleston, West Virginia. At the time, she was a widow living in Charleston and Colonel Breece was a widower. At the death of her husband in 1942, Breece was sued by the Breece Lumber Co. in a matter to do with the transfer of 2000 shares in the company to her by her husband, who had been the company president. The suit also sought a repayment of dividends, amounting to about ($249,220.13 in 2017), which the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gertrude B
Gertrude or Gertrud may refer to: Places In space *Gertrude (crater), a crater on Uranus's moon Titania * 710 Gertrud, a minor planet Terrestrial placenames *Gertrude, Arkansas * Gertrude, Washington *Gertrude, West Virginia People *Gertrude (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) People with Gertrude as the full name: *Blessed Gertrude of Aldenberg (1227–1297), daughter of Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia and abbess near Trier * Gertrude of Austria (1226–1288), Duchess of Austria and Styria *Gertrude of Babenberg (c.1118–1150), Duchess of Bohemia *Gertrude of Baden (c.1160–1225), Margravine of Baden * Gertrude of Bavaria (died 1197), daughter of Henry the Lion, Queen consort of Denmark * Gertrude of Brunswick (c.1060–1117), Margravine of Frisia and Meissen * Gertrude of Comburg (died 1130), Queen consort of Germany *Gertrude of Dagsburg (died 1225), Duchess of Lorraine * Gertrude of Delft (died 1358), Dutch Beguine and mystic * Gertrude of Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Applegate Solomon
Rachel Emma Applegate Solomon (November 23, 1887 - June 15, 1955) was an American educator. Early life Rachel Emma Applegate was born in Lone Rock Ranch, Klamath County, Oregon, on November 23, 1887, the daughter of Capt. Oliver Cromwell Applegate (1845–1938) and Florence Ella Anderson (1855-1919). Her father was a pioneer and staunch friend of the Indians. Her grandfather, Rev. Jesse Marion Anderson, was a pioneer Methodist minister, who was widely known in southern Oregon as a man of ability and worth. She had 5 siblings: Frank Lindsay Applegate (1879-1964), Annie Elizabeth Halferty (1881-1935), Leroy Gilbert Applegate (1885-1966), Jean Margaret Applegate (1894-1956), Oliver Cromwell Applegate (1896-1994). She graduated from Klamath County High School and taught one year before entering the University of Oregon to complete her education. Career Rachel Applegate Solomon was a Latin teacher for 25 years, first in Klamath County High School and later in Klamath Union High Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanda Brown Shaw
Wanda Brown Shaw (February 14, 1899 – July 20, 1942) was a clubwoman and teacher of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Early life Wanda Brown was born in Stayton, Oregon, on February 14, 1899, the daughter of George L. and Lucy E. Brown, a lifelong resident of Oregon. She obtained an A. B. degree from University of Oregon in 1922. Career Wanda Brown Shaw was active in club affairs. She was teacher in Klamath Falls High School. She was the president of the Klamath branch of the American Association of University Women. She was a member of Delphian Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Klamath Falls Woman's Library Club. Personal life Wanda Brown married James Royal Shaw and they had two children: James "Jimmie" Royal Jr. and Wanda Elizabeth. She lived at 805 Pacific Terrace, Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Klamath County, Oregon, United States. The city was originally called ''Linkville'' when George Nurse fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fannie Brown Patrick
Fannie Brown Patrick (''née'' Fannie Washington Brown; August 29, 1864 – October 8, 1939) was a musician and leader in civic and social affairs. Early life Fannie Brown was born in Fairfield, Iowa, on August 29, 1864, the daughter of Isaac Harrington Brown and Sarah Ellen Fee. She had eleven siblings – five sisters, including Maude Prudence Brown Harrington, and six brothers, including Fred Porter Brown. Fannie Brown Patrick lived at Fremont and Wood River, Nebraska, then, in 1902, moved to Reno. Career Fannie Brown Patrick was a music teacher and one of the organizers of the Nevada Musical Club and acted on several occasions as chairman of music week. She was active in civic work: she was the chairman of the Council of Education of the YWCA; she was past president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs of Nevada; she was trustee and secretary of Southside Irrigating Canal Co. Patrick was a charter member of the Twentieth Century Club (for which she served several t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Jessie Eldridge Southwick (1865 – 1957) was an American elocutionist, teacher, author and poet. She was active in the Chautauqua and Lyceum movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, performing around the United States as well as internationally. She influenced oratory through active involvement in emerging organizations, writing textbooks and teaching expressive voice culture and platform performance at Emerson College and elsewhere. Early life Jessie Eldridge was born 1865 in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Issachar Hoopes Eldridge of Philadelphia and Martha Gause of Chester County, Pennsylvania.Obituary,'' Mrs. Jessie Southwick Professor-Emeritus, Widow of Emerson College Head'' Boston Globe June 7, 1957. At age five, she moved with her family to Van Wert, Ohio, where she was home schooled by her mother. Southwick attended high school as well as Glendale Female College, near Cincinnati, followed by study with a private tutor, preparing to enter Vassar College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Denio Hutchison
Jane Denio Smith Hutchinson (May 23, 1871 - January 29, 1942) was the president of the Tri County Federation of Women's Clubs. Early life Jane Denio Smith was born in Vallejo, California, on May 23, 1871, the daughter of J. Duncan Smith and Janette Weir. She graduated from San Jose State Teacher's College. Career Jane Denio Hutchinson was active in Woman's Clubs and civic affairs. She was the president of Tri County Federation of Women's Clubs and auditor of the Northern District Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a member of the Vallejo School Department and of the advisory Board for Sacramento District of California Public Safety Conference. She was a member of the Nevada City Woman's Civic Club, Nevada County Delphian Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Personal life Jane Denio Hutchinson moved to California in 1898 and lived at 216 Nevada St., Nevada City, California. She married James Hamilton Hutchison (1869-1958) and had one son, David R. Hutchison. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conversation
Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus of language teaching and learning. Conversation analysis is a branch of sociology which studies the structure and organization of human interaction, with a more specific focus on conversational interaction. Definition and characterization No generally accepted definition of conversation exists, beyond the fact that a conversation involves at least two people talking together. Consequently, the term is often defined by what it is not. A ritualized exchange such as a mutual greeting is not a conversation, and an interaction that includes a marked status differential (such as a boss giving orders) is also not a conversation. An interaction with a tightly focused topic or purpose is also generally not considered a conversation. Summariz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oracle Of Delphi
Pythia (; grc, Πυθία ) was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness. The name ''Pythia'' is derived from ''Pytho'', which in myth was the original name of Delphi. Etymologically, the Greeks derived this place name from the verb () "to rot", which refers to the sickly sweet smell from the decomposing body of the monstrous Python after it was slain by Apollo. The Pythia was established at the latest in the 8th century BC, (though some estimates date the shrine to as early as 1400 BC), and was widely credited for her prophecies uttered under divine possession (enthusiasmos) by Apollo. The Pythian priestess emerged pre-eminent by the end of the 7th century BC and continued to be consulted until the late 4th century AD. During this period, the Delphic Oracle was the most prestigious and authoritative oracle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knowledge
Knowledge can be defined as awareness of facts or as practical skills, and may also refer to familiarity with objects or situations. Knowledge of facts, also called propositional knowledge, is often defined as true belief that is distinct from opinion or guesswork by virtue of justification. While there is wide agreement among philosophers that propositional knowledge is a form of true belief, many controversies in philosophy focus on justification: whether it is needed at all, how to understand it, and whether something else besides it is needed. These controversies intensified due to a series of thought experiments by Edmund Gettier and have provoked various alternative definitions. Some of them deny that justification is necessary and replace it, for example, with reliability or the manifestation of cognitive virtues. Others contend that justification is needed but formulate additional requirements, for example, that no defeaters of the belief are present or that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles William Eliot
Charles William Eliot (March 20, 1834 – August 22, 1926) was an American academic who was president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909the longest term of any Harvard president. A member of the prominent Eliot family of Boston, he transformed Harvard from a respected provincial college into America's preeminent research university. Theodore Roosevelt called him "the only man in the world I envy." Early life Charles Eliot was a scion of the wealthy Eliot family of Boston. He was the son of politician Samuel Atkins Eliot (politician), Samuel Atkins Eliot and his wife Mary (née Lyman) and was the grandchild of banker Samuel Eliot (banker), Samuel Eliot. He was one of five siblings and the only boy. Eliot graduated from Boston Latin School in 1849 and from Harvard University in 1853. He was later made an honorary member of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, Hasty Pudding. Although he had high expectations and obvious scientific talents, the first fifteen years of Eliot's career w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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