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Written to supply the need of a sketch of Italian history from the barbarian invasions to the present day. . The authors have taken a broad view of their subject and have dealt with political and ecclesiastical history, the achievements of the Italian spirit in art, philosophy and science, and the evolution of the national unity of Italy. ; Preface signed: H. W. C. Davis. ; Bibliography: p. [512]-519. ; Mode of access: Internet.

The Tweed Family Papers consists primarily of correspondence between Mrs. Richard Tweed and her children, relatives, and friends. Diaries, essays and poetry written by family members, newspaper clippings (photocopies), and financial and legal material are also included, as are a handful of photographs. All related primarily to the life of Mrs. Richard Tweed and her descendants. ; Mrs. Richard Tweed, upon whom the majority of the materials focus, was the sister-in-law of William Marcy ("Boss") Tweed, who controlled the Democratic political machine at New York City's Tammany Hall during the mid-19th century. He and his associates misappropriated public funds on a large scale, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in 1871. ; The Tweed Family Papers are organized by the following categories: Correspondence, Newspapers, Literary Production, Photographs, Financial Material, Printed Material, Scrapbook Material, Legal Material, and Artifacts. ; Tweed Family Papers, 1836-1932 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas ; Box 1, File 5

Newspaper Article - 'Women's Institute Education Program Awarded Dr. H. M. Tory Memorial' - In recognition of their program of adult education. ; AWI Collection ; DIRECT AVI MEETING— With the the theme of " Progress to Peace", more t h a n 365 members of the Alberta WI are meeting this week at Convocation Hall, University of Alberta. Platform directors include from left to right, Mrs. R. D. Prendergast, secretary; Mrs. F. S. Lefsrud of Viking, president and Mrs. T. H. Howes of Millet, vice- president. omen s Institute Education Program Awarded Dr. H. M. Tory Memorial I n recognition of their pro­gram of adult education the Federated Women's Institutes have been awarded the Henry Marshall Tory award. This was announced Tuesday afternoon to members of the Al­berta Women's Institute, meet­ing at Convocation Hall, Univ­ersity of Alberta, by Mrs. J. W. Adams of Ethelton, Sask., na­tional president. The award, given each year by the Canadian Association of Adult Education, is in memory of the late Dr. H. M. Tory, first president of the University of Alberta. '' We women owe a debt to democracy," said Mrs. Adams, addressing more than 365 dele­g a t e s attending the week's con­vention. " Democracy needs good citizenship. It is a way of life and is always in* progress." WI AS PIONEER The speaker maintained that the WI has led the way in adult education and reported on nine provincial conventions and pre­sented highlights of the activi­ties of various provinces. She suggested that a national con­vention and a national office is needed. Mrs. Adams pointed out that all the other WI branches are linked with the government, ex­cept the Alberta WI. " Our or­ganization has a complex and growing program. Professional assistance is needed." ' " Coming together is begin­ning; thinking together is unity; planning together is progress; working together is success." Later, Mrs. Adams outlined the activities of the internation­al ACWW which has been ac­corded a membership in the. United Nations, thus carrying a challenge to the women on the provincial, national and interna­tional levels. " Only by sharing can we raise the standard of living of the world through the education of women." PLANT TREES A highlight of the afternoon session was the planting of the three trees in front, and to the right, of the Agricultural Build­ing. Miss Isobel Noble of Wit-chita, Kans. planted an ever­green tree dedicated to the past, as first president of the Alber­ta WI. Mrs. S. Lefsrud, planted a black ash on the east side of the building, to the present. A Manchurian elm, to the future, was planted by Mrs. L. Dunne of Turin, as president of the Girls' Clubs. The trees were accepted by Dr. O. S. Longman, deputy minister of agriculture, for the province; Dr. A. G. McCalla, head of the department of agriculture, for the university; and Mr. J. W. Madille, president of the Agri­cultural Association, for the as­sociation. The service was conducted by Mrs. T. H. Howes of Millet, and Mrs. H. Moonen, convener of the standing committee of agriculture and Canadian In­dustries. CONVENTION THEME With the theme of " Progress to Peace," the convention offi­cially opened Tuesday morning with greetings from Mrs. J. P. White, president of the Ed­monton WI, welcoming the dele­gates. She presented the con­vention with a floral piece — a gold metal figure of the num­ber " 50" surrounded by yellow daisies and iris to mark Al­berta's Jubilee year. Mrs. R. J. Jorgenson, depart­ment of health, brought greet­ings from the province, Dr Andrew Stewart from the uni­versity and Alderman Laurette Douglas from the city. Mrs. G R. Carnihe replied to all greet­ings. Reports were heard from Mrs. S. Lefsrud, president, Mrs. T. H, Howes, vice- president and Mrs. R. W. Prendergast, secretary, when it was announced that there are 37 constituencies, 284 branches, and 5,464 members in the Alberta WI. Publicity re­ports were heard from Mrs. W. Ockley of Calgary, Mrs. J. A. Campbell and Mrs. Howes. Mrs. Howes, a long- time work­er in the WI, was presented with a life membership pin. Mrs. R. Styles, in discussing " objectionable literature" an­nounced that there are 90 mil­lion types of comics published. Mrs. R. Moore of the Ed­monton Public Library, told the women what the library could do to conteract this. " We must bring books to children, and one of the best ways to do this is to set up regional libraries in all the coummunities." Mrs. V. G. McDonald out­lined services offered by the extension service department of agriculture, when she announc­ed that there are 17 home eco­nomic districts. In m u s i c a l entertainment which has been p r o v i d ed between sessions were piano solos by Mrs. S. Lefsrud, vocal solos by Miss Jeanette Mac- Donald and Miss R. Isaac, and j Highland Dancing by Sare LeeJ Holden.

The Tweed Family Papers consists primarily of correspondence between Mrs. Richard Tweed and her children, relatives, and friends. Diaries, essays and poetry written by family members, newspaper clippings (photocopies), and financial and legal material are also included, as are a handful of photographs. All related primarily to the life of Mrs. Richard Tweed and her descendants. ; Mrs. Richard Tweed, upon whom the majority of the materials focus, was the sister-in-law of William Marcy ("Boss") Tweed, who controlled the Democratic political machine at New York City's Tammany Hall during the mid-19th century. He and his associates misappropriated public funds on a large scale, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in 1871. ; The Tweed Family Papers are organized by the following categories: Correspondence, Newspapers, Literary Production, Photographs, Financial Material, Printed Material, Scrapbook Material, Legal Material, and Artifacts. ; Tweed Family Papers, 1836-1932 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas ; Box 1, File 1

The Tweed Family Papers consists primarily of correspondence between Mrs. Richard Tweed and her children, relatives, and friends. Diaries, essays and poetry written by family members, newspaper clippings (photocopies), and financial and legal material are also included, as are a handful of photographs. All related primarily to the life of Mrs. Richard Tweed and her descendants. ; Mrs. Richard Tweed, upon whom the majority of the materials focus, was the sister-in-law of William Marcy ("Boss") Tweed, who controlled the Democratic political machine at New York City's Tammany Hall during the mid-19th century. He and his associates misappropriated public funds on a large scale, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in 1871. ; The Tweed Family Papers are organized by the following categories: Correspondence, Newspapers, Literary Production, Photographs, Financial Material, Printed Material, Scrapbook Material, Legal Material, and Artifacts. ; Tweed Family Papers, 1836-1932 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas ; Box 1, File 12

The Tweed Family Papers consists primarily of correspondence between Mrs. Richard Tweed and her children, relatives, and friends. Diaries, essays and poetry written by family members, newspaper clippings (photocopies), and financial and legal material are also included, as are a handful of photographs. All related primarily to the life of Mrs. Richard Tweed and her descendants. ; Mrs. Richard Tweed, upon whom the majority of the materials focus, was the sister-in-law of William Marcy ("Boss") Tweed, who controlled the Democratic political machine at New York City's Tammany Hall during the mid-19th century. He and his associates misappropriated public funds on a large scale, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in 1871. ; The Tweed Family Papers are organized by the following categories: Correspondence, Newspapers, Literary Production, Photographs, Financial Material, Printed Material, Scrapbook Material, Legal Material, and Artifacts. ; Tweed Family Papers, 1836-1932 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas ; Box 1, File 12

The Tweed Family Papers consists primarily of correspondence between Mrs. Richard Tweed and her children, relatives, and friends. Diaries, essays and poetry written by family members, newspaper clippings (photocopies), and financial and legal material are also included, as are a handful of photographs. All related primarily to the life of Mrs. Richard Tweed and her descendants. ; Mrs. Richard Tweed, upon whom the majority of the materials focus, was the sister-in-law of William Marcy ("Boss") Tweed, who controlled the Democratic political machine at New York City's Tammany Hall during the mid-19th century. He and his associates misappropriated public funds on a large scale, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in 1871. ; The Tweed Family Papers are organized by the following categories: Correspondence, Newspapers, Literary Production, Photographs, Financial Material, Printed Material, Scrapbook Material, Legal Material, and Artifacts. ; Tweed Family Papers, 1836-1932 and undated, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas ; Box 1, File 5

Intro -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Foreword -- Introduction -- PART ONE: AN UNLIKELY HEROINE -- 1 A Norfolk childhood -- 2 Awakenings -- 3 Marriage and ministry -- PART TWO: THE NEWGATE EXPERIMENT -- 4 Howard's inheritor -- 5 'Hell above ground' -- 6 Exiles to a distant land -- 7 Celebrity and crash -- PART THREE: SPREADING THE WORD -- 8 A manifesto for reform -- 9 Recovery -- 10 Continental campaigns -- PART FOUR: THE FINAL YEARS -- 11 Nursing before Nightingale -- 12 'Into the valley of old age' -- 13 Epilogue -- Chronology -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z