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Davids, Christine M.
???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene.
Degree: Department of English, 2012, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1739 
► This thesis explores the ways that English poet Edmund Spenser (1552-1599) interacts with figurations of the feminine in Book Three of his seminal Renaissance work…
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▼ This thesis explores the ways that English poet Edmund Spenser (1552-1599) interacts with figurations of the feminine in Book Three of his seminal Renaissance work The Faerie Queene. My project focuses on two overarching themes in the text: Spenser's figuration of female bodies and his establishment of female spaces. The body, because its movements are dictated by the rules of dominant discourse, is rich in meaning. Through explorations of costume, food consumption, and the female gaze, I reveal the way Spenser employs the bodies of his female characters as locales where hegemonic rules and expectations play out, and I uncover the body as a site where societal transgressions occur. Female characters of Book Three are vehicles used to express struggles with chastity and sexuality, and when read through a feminist lens are revealed as highly complex embodiments of Woman's relationship to her erotic selfhood. From the body, I move to the landscape of The Faerie Queene and Spenser's spatial representations of Woman. His use of circular imagery, darkness, and philosophies of creation enables the poet to depict femininity in physical space. Through his application of binary relationships, Spenser aligns himself with the feminine, as he undermines linearity, lightness, and masculinist ideologies. Spenser creates alternative realms that are not subject to the laws of hegemony in which female characters thrive. My discussion of feminist potential in Spenser's work reveals that while the words he provides on the page are significant, of greater importance are ideas and representations that are portrayed sparingly, and which invite readers to glean meaning from what is said between the lines of Spenser's poetry.
Advisors/Committee Members: Davids, Christine M. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Spenser; Edmund
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Davids, C. M. (2012). ???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1739
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Davids, Christine M. “???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1739.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Davids, Christine M. “???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene.” 2012. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Davids CM. ???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1739.
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Davids CM. ???Out of the Griesly Shade": Uncovering the Feminist Potential of Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1739
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Wright, Johnathan.
The Media Literacy Classroom.
Degree: School of Education, 2011, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/73061
► The Media Literacy Classroom is a curriculum plan incorporating media literacy and social media into a Language Arts classroom. The 21st century student has an…
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▼ The Media Literacy Classroom is a curriculum plan incorporating media literacy and social media into a Language Arts classroom. The 21st century student has an expectation of a certain level of technology in his or her life, and teachers miss an opportunity to engage them in compelling and accessible learning activities by ignoring this. Even the most basic internet-capable computer lab can give young learners access to a powerful set of student-centered tools. This curriculum uses progressive education techniques, emphasizing critical thinking on the part of students to create a media-literacy classroom, which maps the tools of analyzing and understanding the student's own media landscape onto more traditional forms of literacy. Just as a traditionally literate student produces written work to demonstrate content mastery, so too will a media literate student produce audio and video productions to demonstrate their understanding. Many traditional language arts texts, such as the works of William Shakespeare, lend themselves to this form of analysis. The goal of the media literature classroom is to empower students to turn their analytical minds from the classroom into the media landscape itself, and to demonstrate how they can have a voice in the world.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wright, Johnathan (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: media literacy; computers and literacy
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Wright, J. (2011). The Media Literacy Classroom. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/73061
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wright, Johnathan. “The Media Literacy Classroom.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/73061.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wright, Johnathan. “The Media Literacy Classroom.” 2011. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Wright J. The Media Literacy Classroom. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/73061.
Council of Science Editors:
Wright J. The Media Literacy Classroom. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/73061
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Pacheco, Megan.
Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand.
Degree: School of Education, 2012, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/105523
► Purpose of the Study: Problem-based learning is a student-centered approach to teaching mathematics that helps students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while learning…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Problem-based learning is a student-centered approach to teaching mathematics that helps students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while learning the mathematics content. The purpose of this study is to explore how teacher actions and beliefs impact the level of cognitive demand in a problem-based setting.
Procedure:
In order to examine how teacher actions and beliefs impact the level of cognitive demand of a problem, this study compares the implementation of a high level problem by two secondary mathematics teachers. Each teachers' implementation of the problem was observed, recorded, and analyzed in order to find evidence of factors that have been found to maintain a high level cognitive demand. A pre- and post-implementation survey was also administered in order to better understand the beliefs and actions of the teacher.
Findings:
Analysis of the implementation of the problem revealed that both teachers struggled to consistently maintain a high level of cognitive demand throughout the lesson, although both teachers exhibited strengths and challenges. The teacher who demonstrated more evidence of the factors associated with high levels of cognitive demand had beliefs and goals for student learning that were more aligned with a problem-based approach.
Conclusions:
Both teachers had mixed results in terms of maintaining a high level of cognitive demand. When implementing a problem-based approach, teachers need opportunities to collaborate and receive feedback on their practice in order to gain a better understanding of the strategies for maintaining a high level of cognitive demand. Additional research is also needed to understand how teacher beliefs are formed and how those beliefs impact student performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Pacheco, Megan (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: mathematics – study and teaching
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Pacheco, M. (2012). Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/105523
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pacheco, Megan. “Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/105523.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pacheco, Megan. “Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand.” 2012. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Pacheco M. Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/105523.
Council of Science Editors:
Pacheco M. Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics: How Teacher Actions and Beliefs Impact the Level of Cognitive Demand. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/105523
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Halahan, Jane A.
In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress.
Degree: Department of Biology, 2013, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/116070
► Purpose of the Study: In plants exposed to high heat and light, excess excitation energy and radical formation generate reactive species that threaten to disrupt…
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▼ Purpose of the Study: In plants exposed to high heat and light, excess excitation energy and radical formation generate reactive species that threaten to disrupt cellular functioning. Isoprene and nitric oxide (NO) are both produced during high heat and light intensities and confer heat tolerance via a variety of mechanisms. The reaction of isoprene with NO oxidation products to form nitro-isoprenoids (NO2-IPs) is expected to occur in the O2-rich environment of plant leaves, as it is known to occur in the troposphere, but the presence of such reactants in plants has yet to be established. The chemistry of NO2-IPs suggests they may behave as electrophilic signaling molecules with downstream effects similar to those of nitro-fatty acids in animals. Thus, the objective of this research was to verify the premise that NO and isoprene do react and subsequently produce compounds that participate in stress-signaling response in plants. This included identification of the products and their effects on viability and root abscission in response to heat stress in the water fern Azolla filiculoides.
Procedure: Biological levels of NO, isoprene and ambient O2 were combined in a flask and incubated at 20??C and 40??C. Pentane was used to simulate the lipid content in plant leaves. Reactions were carried out for 1.5 hours, with samples taken every 0.5 hours for gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) analyses. The biological activity of the in vitro products under high heat and high light intensity was then analyzed in Azolla filiculoides via a root abscission assay and viability assay.
Findings: GC-MS results, including positive identification of limonene, a monoterpene previously reported to confer protection against thermal damage, indicate isoprene polymerization. Unexpectedly, limonene was produced only when NO was included in the reaction mix, indicating an alternative pathway to monoterpene formation mediated by reactive nitrogen species. Five other compounds were identified in the in vitro products; one being a catechol derivative that could protect against physical damage. Nitrated products were found in GC-MS analysis of the condensed product mixture. Exposure to the in vitro product mixtures did not affect the abscission rate, but improved viability of plants subjected to high heat and high light intensity treatment.
Conclusions: These results suggest that under aerobic conditions NO and isoprene should react in plant membranes to form products with the potential to act as signals or confer heat tolerance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Halahan, Jane A. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: nitric oxide
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Halahan, J. A. (2013). In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/116070
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Halahan, Jane A. “In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/116070.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Halahan, Jane A. “In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress.” 2013. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Halahan JA. In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/116070.
Council of Science Editors:
Halahan JA. In vitro Formation of Isoprene Derivatives in Conditions Simulating Membranes of Plants under Heat Stress. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/116070
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Smith, Jordan S.
Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation.
Degree: Department of Kinesiology, 2013, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119139
► Amputation of the lower limb is a permanent physical occurrence that results in a myriad of significant life changes, such as considerable physical and functional…
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▼ Amputation of the lower limb is a permanent physical occurrence that results in a myriad of significant life changes, such as considerable physical and functional disability and psychosocial consequences. Today, about 1.7 million Americans are living with limb loss and over 150,000 amputations are performed each year in the United States. PURPOSE: To explore the physical activity experiences of people with lower limb amputation (LLA) following discharge from out-patient physical therapy or other formal rehabilitation. METHODS: A qualitative design utilized interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) for exploring the physical activity experiences of eight individuals (18-60 yrs) with traumatic LLA. Data were collected using semi-structured interviewing and reflexive journaling. Data were analyzed through transcribing interviews verbatim and then reviewing and coding them using Colaizzi's (1978) phenomenological method. RESULTS: Themes fell under these five phenomena that emerged from the data: (1) the nature of aftercare, (2) freedom and restriction of prosthesis use, (3) the role of relationships, (4) identity -from the outside and from the inside, and (5) the desire to be on the move. CONCLUSION: The emerging phenomena and themes support the view that experiencing participation in physical activity after discharge from formal rehabilitation can significantly contribute to the redevelopment of social and self-identity, consequently facilitating the physical and psychosocial health of individuals with LLA. Findings provide knowledge from the 'insider's perspective' on how to support individuals with LLA in their physical activity participation and 'return to functionality' and can inform future research and clinical practice in rehabilitative care, prosthetic management, and physical activity prescription.
Advisors/Committee Members: Smith, Jordan S. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: amputees – rehabilitation
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Smith, J. S. (2013). Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119139
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Smith, Jordan S. “Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119139.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Smith, Jordan S. “Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation.” 2013. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Smith JS. Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119139.
Council of Science Editors:
Smith JS. Beyond Formal Rehabilitation: The Physical Activity Experiences of Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119139
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Paquin, Adele Louise.
Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore.
Degree: Department of Biology, 2012, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121491
► Phytoplankton within the surfzone of rocky shores are an important component of nearshore food webs, yet little research has focused on these phytoplankton assemblages. We…
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▼ Phytoplankton within the surfzone of rocky shores are an important component of
nearshore food webs, yet little research has focused on these phytoplankton assemblages.
We investigated the succession of the surfzone phytoplankton assemblage at an open-coast
rocky site over two years, compared it to phytoplankton assemblages just beyond
the surfzone, and explored the oceanographic mechanisms associated with the patterns
observed. Seasonal and event scale oceanographic forcing were strongly linked to
patterns of change in the surfzone phytoplankton assemblage, as expected. We were able
to categorize three primary bloom types: shelf, centric and Gulf blooms. Shelf blooms
occurred in the upwelling season during relaxed wind conditions, were composed of
previously documented upwelling system bloom taxa, and were apparently mixed into the
surfzone from just beyond it. Highly concentrated centric blooms were dominated by a
solitary Thalassiosira sp. and occurred during summer upwelling conditions that co-occurred
with peaks in wave energy. We speculate that these centric blooms result when
positively buoyant diatoms accumulate in the surfzone by a previously described wave-driven
mechanism. Gulf blooms occurred during the relaxation season and were advected
into the region with lower salinity water from the Gulf of the Farallones by extended
periods of northward flow. While this latter bloom type is specific to the regional context
of the particular site we studied, the former two likely apply to other areas. This study
contributes to our growing understanding of the distinctive physical and biological
characteristics that differentiate the surfzone from other nearshore habitats and
underscores the need for more mechanistic investigations of the ecology of nearshore
phytoplankton assemblages. These results also have general implications for
understanding the structure and dynamics of phytoplankton blooms (including harmful
algal blooms) in intertidal, sub-tidal, and other nearshore ecosystems.
Advisors/Committee Members: Paquin, Adele Louise (sonomaauthor), Nielsen, Karina, Ph.D. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: phytoplankton – ecology
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Paquin, A. L. (2012). Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121491
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Paquin, Adele Louise. “Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121491.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Paquin, Adele Louise. “Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore.” 2012. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Paquin AL. Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121491.
Council of Science Editors:
Paquin AL. Seasonal and Event Scale Forcing of Phytoplankton Abundance and Taxonomic Composition in the Surfzone of an Open-Coast, Rocky Shore. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121491
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Graham, Natalie R.
Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae).
Degree: Department of Biology, 2014, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/124932
► Purpose of the Study: Madagascar is a region of great biological diversity and complex microendemism patterns. Ants (Formicidae) are a hyperdiverse group, which afford finer…
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▼ Purpose of the Study: Madagascar is a region of great biological diversity and complex microendemism patterns. Ants (Formicidae) are a hyperdiverse group, which afford finer scale information regarding microendemism than vertebrates, in part because of their reduced vagility. The purpose of this study is to use molecular phylogenetic methods along with geographic and habitat data to examine the diversification of a particular group of ants on the island of Madagascar.
Procedure: We have assembled a nuclear and mitochondrial phylogeny of a genus of ants, Mystrium, from Madagascar. Species within the genus Mystrium display two different colonial reproductive strategies; six Mystrium species endemic to the island of Madagascar use dependent colony foundation (DCF) and have wingless ergatoid queens. Conversely, four species of Mystrium, two which are endemic to the island reproduce via independent colony foundation (ICF) and have winged queens. Thus, we are able to assess complex microendemism patterns and recent vertebrate derived species diversification hypotheses using an arthropod system with contrasting vagility.
Findings: Among Mystrium species which use DCF there is a deep phylogenetic split between species which occur in more mesic conditions of the eastern rainforest and the more arid conditions of the western tropical dry-forest and southern spiny desert. While examining the phylogeographic signal of conspecifics, Mystrium species which reproduce by DCF display deep mitochondrial phylogenetic divergence. Mystrium species which reproduce by ICF display shallow mitochondrial phylogenetic divergence. Tropical rainforest Mystrium species also appear to be diverging due to isolation on mountains during periods of paleoclimatic change.
Conclusions: There are other patterns which emerge from the arthropod data set; particularly there are regions of the island which contain unique assemblages of Mystrium associated with microhabitat such as Tsingy formations. Overall, Mystrium species provide insight into how reproductive strategy impacts species diversification across a region with high microendemism.
Advisors/Committee Members: Graham, Natalie R. (sonomaauthor), Girman, Derek, Ph.D. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: microendemism
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Graham, N. R. (2014). Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae). (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/124932
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Graham, Natalie R. “Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae).” 2014. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/124932.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Graham, Natalie R. “Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae).” 2014. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Graham NR. Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/124932.
Council of Science Editors:
Graham NR. Phylogeography in Response to Reproductive Strategies and Ecogeographic Isolation in Ant Species on Madagascar: Genus Mystrium (Formicidae: Amblyoponinae). [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/124932
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White-Wolff, Judy.
Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity.
Degree: Department of Psychology, 1991, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1382
► Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to use art therapy and sandplay therapy to determine the developmental challenges that are unique or…
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▼ Purpose of Study:
The purpose of this study is to use art therapy and sandplay therapy to determine the developmental challenges that are unique or particularly difficult for children who are twins. In my previous work with a set of twins, I became increasingly aware of issues around self-identity that were appearing in the art work. I believed that other twins might share these issues. As part of this study, I have also explored the value of the art modalities to facilitate the development of a sense of identity through self-esteem enhancement and self expression.
Procedure:
I selected four sets of twins for this study. They were
all latency age (7-11 years old), same-sex twins who
were identical in appearance. They included two sets of
girls, seven and nine years old, and two sets of boys,
eight and ten years old. Prior to the art sessions, I
interviewed each set with a parent present using a
questionnaire designed to gather basic information. A
follow-up session was held with each parent at the
completion of the project.
I met with the children for a total of six sessions
each. In the first session I met with each set of twins
for one and a half hours. The following four sessions
were individual sessions of one hour each. For the last
session, the children were asked their preference for a joint or individual session. Three sets finished with
individual sessions, while one set chose to meet jointly.
Sessions were held in my studio in which there is a sandtray and an assortment of art materials appropriate for children's use. One or more directives was given in each session, with a portion of time allotted for free choice. The same directives, in most cases, were given to each child. To minimize comparisons between each pair before both had completed the directives, each set of twins was scheduled back to back. The art processes given as directives were chosen with a focus on providing information about the children's sense of self-identity, self-esteem, and sense of themselves within the family unit and within the twin relationship. The sessions were conducted in a therapeutic manner to enhance the value of the art processes for the children.
Findings:
The artwork of these eight children supports the
hypothesis that, for children who are twins,
establishing a secure sense of self-identity presents a
difficult challenge. Indications of insecurity,
inadequacy, poor body image, competition with the twin
and dependency were present in the art and sandtrays.
Within each of the four sets of twins there was a
pattern suggesting that the birth order of the twins
played a significant role in each child's individuation
process. Also evident in the work of these children was
the value of the art and sandplay in assisting in the
developmental task of separation and individuation,
which for twins involves the twin relationship as well
as the mother/parent-child relationship.
Conclusion:
Art process and sandplay can serve as a barometer of a child's sense of self. Through these modalities we…
Advisors/Committee Members: White-Wolff, Judy (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: twins – psychology
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White-Wolff, J. (1991). Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1382
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
White-Wolff, Judy. “Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity.” 1991. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1382.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
White-Wolff, Judy. “Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity.” 1991. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
White-Wolff J. Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1991. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1382.
Council of Science Editors:
White-Wolff J. Art Therapy and Sandplay Therapy with Twins : a Search for Identity. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1991. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1382
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Stockly, Julie S.
Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels.
Degree: Department of Kinesiology, 2008, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1092
► Purpose of the Study: Sport Education is a curriculum model in physical education that promotes student responsibility and positive social skills. Healthy People 2010 recommend…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Sport Education is a curriculum model in physical education that promotes student responsibility and positive social skills. Healthy People 2010 recommend students spend at least 50% of lesson time in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
This study was designed to compare student activity levels between the Traditional Unit Approach and the Sport Education curriculum.
Procedure:
The SOFIT (McKenzie et al, 1992) coding system and total number of steps obtained by students using pedometers, were used as measures of activity to compare models. An AB treatment design (Cooper, Heward, and Heron, 1987) was utilized to rotate curriculum models across two classes.
Findings:
Class A averaged 64.45% of lesson time during Sport Education, and Group B averaged 60.23% of lesson time spent during Sport Education. According to data collected from pedometers and SOFIT, Class A had higher activity levels in Sport Education than in the Traditional Unit Approach, and Class B had higher activity levels in the Traditional Unit Approach than in Sport Education.
Conclusions:
In this study, the Sport Education Model is an effective approach to meeting the recommendations of Healthy People 2010, suggesting that students spend at least 50% of lesson time in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Although Class B had lower activity levels in the Sport Education class, the class still averaged higher than 50% of lesson time in moderate to vigorous activity.
Advisors/Committee Members: Stockly, Julie S. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: physical education and training – study and teaching.
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Stockly, J. S. (2008). Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1092
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stockly, Julie S. “Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels.” 2008. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1092.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stockly, Julie S. “Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels.” 2008. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Stockly JS. Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2008. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1092.
Council of Science Editors:
Stockly JS. Sport Education and the Traditional Unit Approach: A Comparison of Student Activity Levels. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1092
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Strachan, Aaron.
Open Source Educational Technology Model.
Degree: Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2009, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/912
► Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive educational technology model based entirely on Open Source Software (OSS) and…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive educational technology
model based entirely on Open Source Software (OSS) and recycled computer
hardware. This project looks at the rapidly growing Open Source Softwarc
movement in the context of education and identifies emerging technologies that
help to cut costs and close the digital divide throughout the education system.
Procedure:
The implementation of this project is based on a review of the literature and it
involved setting up a small open source computer lab using recycled hardware at
the Hilltop Recovery Center in Middleton, California. This project also includes a
study of an almost identical open source computer lab in the Rincon Valley
School District in Santa Rosa, California. Included in this study are also two
interviews of the directors of each organization for the inclusion of feedback and
evaluation each open source educational model in action.
Findings:
Throughout the course of this project a number of significant findings have
emerged. Due to the low costs associated with OSS and recycled hardware
educational organizations can easily afford to increase technology access.
Additionally, the energy costs when using thin-clients is cut in half when
compared to traditional desktop systems. The costs of supporting Linux versus
Windows or Mac is less due to not having to fix and maintain individual desktop
systems, instead managing one server for multiple workstations. Recycling
extends the life of older computer hardware in a thin client and terminal services
environment addressing substantial ecological challenges related to electronic
waste. An open source educational model running on recycled hardware is also
highly scalable and easy to replicate.
Conclusion:
Modeling educational technology after the open source software movement levels
the socio-economic playing field with respect to equal opportunity and access to
technology. Adopting an open source educational model offers extraordinary potential for increasing technology access and developing a sustainable model for
educational technology.
Advisors/Committee Members: Strachan, Aaron (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: educational technology
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Strachan, A. (2009). Open Source Educational Technology Model. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/912
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Strachan, Aaron. “Open Source Educational Technology Model.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/912.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Strachan, Aaron. “Open Source Educational Technology Model.” 2009. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Strachan A. Open Source Educational Technology Model. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2009. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/912.
Council of Science Editors:
Strachan A. Open Source Educational Technology Model. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/912
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Spooner, Edward.
The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898.
Degree: Department of History, 1988, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1565
► ABSTRACT Purpose of Study: To determine the role played by the Populists and the political development of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County during the…
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▼ ABSTRACT
Purpose of Study:
To determine the role played by the Populists and the political
development of the Peoples' Party in
Sonoma County during the
years of 1890-1896.
Procedure:
Research in the historical records of
Sonoma County, the major
publications pertaining to Populism in California, journals,
government publications and the major newspapers of Northern
California and
Sonoma County provided the documentation.
Findings:
Published accounts of
Sonoma County's history and the Populist
movement in California fail to mention
Sonoma's role in the
Populist ITx>vement. Research shows that there was an active
Peoples' Party in
Sonoma County during the period of 1892-1896.
Although it did not play an important role in the lll.micipal
politics of cities and townships, it was active in Santa Rosa
during the election of 1896, and it did have an effect on the
outcome of voter participation in the county elections of 1892,
1894 and 1896.
Conclusion:
Based on strong documentation in local newspapers, it is clear
that the Peoples' Party played an active and important role in
Sonoma County during the late 1800's. The evidence makes it
clear that the Populists deserve more recognition than they
have previously enjoyed in recent county histories. Although
the Peoples' Party influenced the outcome of the county
elections of 1892, 1894 and 1896 in
Sonoma County, this fact
has been overlooked because its role in California Populism was one of minor importance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Spooner, Edward (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Populist Party
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Spooner, E. (1988). The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1565
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Spooner, Edward. “The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898.” 1988. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1565.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Spooner, Edward. “The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898.” 1988. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Spooner E. The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1988. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1565.
Council of Science Editors:
Spooner E. The Origin, Rise and Decline of the Peoples' Party in Sonoma County, 1890-1898. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1988. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1565
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van Goor, Susan M.
The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley.
Degree: Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2006, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1563
► ABSTRACT Purpose of the Study; Poor fruit set in Merlot occurs often in cool coastal climates such as the Napa Valley. The resulting low yields…
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▼ ABSTRACT
Purpose of the Study;
Poor fruit set in Merlot occurs often in cool coastal climates such as the Napa Valley. The resulting low yields can decrease profits of both grape
growers and wineries. This study was conducted in two parts. First, the
economic impact of poor fruit set was investigated. In addition, several
trials were conducted to determine the effects of pruning, canopy
management, molybdenum application and irrigation practices on yield in
a vineyard known for poor fruit set.
Procedure:
To determine the economic impact of poor fruit set in Merlot, a thorough investigation of the Merlot market conditions was conducted. In addition, historic grape acreage and crush details were analyzed. To determine the effects of the treatments on yield, several physiological attributes were measured including clusters per vine, cluster weights and berry weights. Berries per cluster and yield were calculated from these observations.
Findings:
Merlot sales growth has slowed, but it is still increasing. In addition, new
grape acreage development of Merlot is slowing. Lower yields increase
the amount of time before returns on initial investment are realized by
growers. Winery profits also decrease when Merlot yields are not
sufficient. Yields increased with higher number of buds left at pruning, but
sugar levels were low at harvest. Vines that were not shoot thinned had
Significant increases in yield due to more clusters per vine and increased
cluster weight. The application of molybdenum increased cluster weight,
berries per cluster and yield. Irrigating at bloom did not have significant
effects on yield in this trial. However, the results were likely biased by
precipitation just before and after the irrigation treatments.Conclusions:
Merlot sales are rising slowly, while the non-bearing acreage of Merlot is
down, which could result in a shortage situation if fruit set issues are not
resolved. Low yields also result in considerable economic losses for both
the growers and the wineries. Yields can be increased significantly by
leaving more buds at pruning, by not shoot thinning or shoot thinning at
bloom instead of before, and by applying molybdenum foliarly at and
before bloom.
Advisors/Committee Members: van Goor, Susan M. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Merlot
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van Goor, S. M. (2006). The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1563
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
van Goor, Susan M. “The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley.” 2006. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1563.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
van Goor, Susan M. “The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley.” 2006. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
van Goor SM. The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2006. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1563.
Council of Science Editors:
van Goor SM. The Economics and Potential Treatments for Poor Merlot Yields in the Napa Valley. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2006. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1563
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Smirnoff, Leslie E.
A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management Program, 2009, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1431
► PURPOSE OF THESIS: The aims of this thesis are to provide Sonoma Land Trust with a cultural resources management plan that will fit neatly both…
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▼ PURPOSE OF THESIS: The aims of this thesis are to provide
Sonoma Land Trust with a cultural resources management plan that will fit neatly both into any regulatory framework that may become pertinent and with
Sonoma Land Trust's mission and future plans for the Little Black Mountain property. Additionally, this document outlines the resources present on the property and discusses potential impacts to them while recommending ways to preserve them. The purpose of a cultural resources inventory and management plan is often in fulfillment of regulatory compliance with the aim of protecting cultural resources. In this case,
Sonoma Land Trust is not under any legal mandate to create a plan, but due to a number of known and unexpected cultural resources discoveries on the Little Black Mountain property the necessity for a management tool that would aid in the preservation of these resources came to light.
METHODS: A records search was conducted at the Northwest Information Center in order to determine (1) if the property or portions of the property were surveyed before
and (2) the types of resources that were located on or adjacent to the property. Additionally, background research into the prehistory and history of the Little Black
Mountain property and vicinity was conducted for the purpose of predicting where cultural resources are likely to occur and what types of resources might be encountered.
Several field studies were conducted from Fa11 2008 to Summer 2009. The surveys utilized a mixed-strategy approach. All of the resources located were recorded on Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms, which were submitted to the Northwest Information Center. Additionally, previously identified sites were recorded and these records were submitted to the Northwest Information Center.
A review of cultural resource legislation is presented in order to provide a model for decision-making and management and to outline frameworks that may be required should different project types or funding sources become available for the Little Black Mountain property.
In order to determine the best management strategies, literature produced by three agencies that have experience in the management of cultural resources was consulted. A summary of these agencies' conclusions is located in the recommendation section. These recommendations are incorporated as general management recommendations in this cultural resources management plan.
FINDINGS: A total of 19 sites/petroglyphs and one isolated artifact was located and recorded. These cultural resources range from the remains of a historic-era home, to petroglyphs to lithic debitage and tool concentrations. Some of these resources may be impacted by activities that are proposed by the
Sonoma Land Trust.
The literature provided by the three agencies with abundant management experience assert similar characteristics that are required in order for a management plan to be effective, reactive and proactive: inventory (existing conditions), monitoring, stakeholder/community involvement,…
Advisors/Committee Members: Smirnoff, Leslie E. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Sonoma Land Trust
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Smirnoff, L. E. (2009). A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1431
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Smirnoff, Leslie E. “A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1431.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Smirnoff, Leslie E. “A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property.” 2009. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Smirnoff LE. A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2009. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1431.
Council of Science Editors:
Smirnoff LE. A Cultural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for Sonoma Land Trust's Little Black Mountain Property. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1431
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Sibbald, Katherina R.
Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge.
Degree: School of Education, 2010, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1433
► Purpose of the Study: When students use language together to share and develop knowledge and meaning, they engage in linguistic processes that help them interpret,…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
When students use language together to share and develop knowledge and
meaning, they engage in linguistic processes that help them interpret, organize,
and make sense of new information -processes that develop their theories of the
world. This study sought to identify routine operations with language that high
school students do together in a group discussion unmediated by adults to help
them accomplish this development, interpretation, and organization of
understandings.
Procedure:
To make such language operations visible, I followed a tri-strata activity system
model to set up a discourse structure that called for a guiding activity, which was
defined as "research," and an action to carry out, which was defined as "a student
focus group discussion" on "How Technology Affects the Way We Treat Others."
Eight high school students engaged in a two-part audio taped discussion outside
of the classroom that asked them in Part I to discuss the topic and in Part II to
develop an educational program for their peers on the topic that included the
information to be presented and how to present that information. Materials that
provided stories and information on the topic were provided to students prior to
the discussion. Transcripts of the discussion were analyzed for patterns of
language operations, the third level of the discourse structure, that students used
to negotiate, define, explore, organize, and conceptualize ideas and information.
Findings:
Seven language operations that the students used in the discussion were identified:
???Formulating and negotiating generalizations
???Sharing and comparing concrete details of experience
???Developing and negotiating understandings against the group's or another individual's knowledge
???Joking about or challenging certain concepts that carry serious cultural or historical import
???Speaking in the words of imagined persons to illustrate speakers' points and to identify with the group
???Introducing and discussing information from researcher-chosen texts only when it met the same relevancy and significance that they ascribed to their own experiential data
???Co-developing unstated themes that guided the choices made in the discussions about the topic and its presentation to peers.
Conclusion:
This group of teens has language capabilities that enable them to work together to
develop understandings and conceptual knowledge of their worlds, but not always
in ways that we might expect. More research to better understand the routine
language operations that high school students use together to interpret information
and ideas could help educators choose among instructional practices in ways that
would value, support, and develop students' existing abilities to use language to
co-construct knowledge.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sibbald, Katherina R. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: group work in education
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Sibbald, K. R. (2010). Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1433
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sibbald, Katherina R. “Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1433.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sibbald, Katherina R. “Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge.” 2010. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Sibbald KR. Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1433.
Council of Science Editors:
Sibbald KR. Understanding Student Use of Discussion in the Co-construction of Knowledge. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1433
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Selverston, Mark D.
Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management Program, 2000, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1564
► Purpose of the Study: Classifying archaeological resources as nonrenewable has fostered an ethic demanding consideration by public agencies initiating potentially destructive activities. Consequently, modem archaeology…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Classifying archaeological resources as nonrenewable has fostered an ethic
demanding consideration by public agencies initiating potentially destructive
activities. Consequently, modem archaeology is compliance driven. Compliance requires determining which sites deserve treatment. This determination relies on understanding the full range of site types. Thus, sites on private property are
necessary for a complete evaluation.
The purpose of this study is to inventory the motivations that encourage private
conservation of archaeological sites. Privately~owned CA-SON-291fH is used as an example.
Procedure:
This study explores and inventories public policy and implemented programs. CA~SON-29JIH is then evaluated to determine if programs exist that may encourage the site's owners to continue stewardship. Archaeological excavation is employed to assess the structure and legal status of an adobe ruin on the site.
Findings:
This study found that the majority of programs are designed to preserve historic
buildings. Some of them, however, are applicable to properties listed on formal
registers. This study further found that CA-SON-2911H contains the ruins of
Captain Smith's adobe, and potentially deposits dating to the Khlebnikov farm.
Conclusions:
Specific archaeological conservation incentives are needed to encourage a broader slice of the public to protect privately-held sites. Furthermore, it appears CA-SON-291/H is eligible for any existing or proposed incentives.
Advisors/Committee Members: Selverston, Mark D. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe
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Selverston, M. D. (2000). Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1564
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Selverston, Mark D. “Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe.” 2000. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1564.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Selverston, Mark D. “Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe.” 2000. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Selverston MD. Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2000. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1564.
Council of Science Editors:
Selverston MD. Public Policy and Private Parcel: Archaeological Conservation Incentives and the Khlebnikov/Smith Adobe. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2000. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1564
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Eisenberg, Barry.
An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid.
Degree: Department of English, 1989, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1744
► Purpose of the Study: Linguist, story-teller, poet, novelist, illustrator, scholar, homesteader, vaquero, wild-man, sorcerer's apprentice, Jaime de Angulo was a legendary figure in his own…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Linguist, story-teller, poet, novelist, illustrator, scholar, homesteader, vaquero, wild-man, sorcerer's apprentice, Jaime de Angulo was a legendary figure in his own time. The scholars and artists he associated with and influenced, such as Carl Jung, Franz Boas, Carl Sauer, Bronislaw Malinowski, Robinson Jeffers and Ezra Pound, make up a veritable "Who's Who" of the first half of this century. But, because of his fame as a linguist rather than an author and poet, his eccentricities, and a self-imposed public silence between 1936 and 1949, his literary achievements remain relatively unknown.
The purpose of this study is to collate the various and disparate biographical material written about de Angulo, separating fact from legend where it's possible, presenting the reader with an accurate chronology, and to present the first major book-length critical examination of de Angulo's literary wriiting.
Procedure:
To present a biography of Jaime de Angulo, as well as a serious critical examination of his literary work, all available biographical material concerning de Angulo, along with pertinent anthropological, historical and critical materials relevant to the many contexts from which de Angulo's work derived, was researched.
Findings:
Jaime de Angulo was one of a kind. He was a brilliant scholar and extraordinary writer who lived the most colorful of lives. His work, study and life with American Indian societies, especially those of northern
California. led to a unique contribution to North American letters. His novel. The Lariat. has been compared with The Scarlet Letter. and justly so. And the quality of his entire oeuvre is comparable with the most notable writings from the twentieth century Big Sur-Carmel milieu, literature of the North American West. and the internationalist Modernist movement of his era.
Conclusions:
A close examination of de Angulo's life and
literary work leaves an even stronger impression of extraordinary quality than a
first glance, even at the remarkable cast of
characters, European, European-American, an
American Indian, associated with him. His
virtuosity and passion as a writer simply cannot be overemphasized.
Advisors/Committee Members: Eisenberg, Barry (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: de Angulo; Jaime
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Eisenberg, B. (1989). An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1744
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Eisenberg, Barry. “An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid.” 1989. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1744.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Eisenberg, Barry. “An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid.” 1989. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Eisenberg B. An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1989. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1744.
Council of Science Editors:
Eisenberg B. An Homage to Jaime de Angulo: A North American Ovid. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1989. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1744
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Warner, Peter J.
Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction.
Degree: Department of Biology, 2000, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1736
► Herbivores have diverse impacts on their host plants, affecting recruitment, survival, growth, architecture, fecundity, and other aspects of plant performance. Especially for longer-lived plant species,…
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▼ Herbivores have diverse impacts on their host plants, affecting recruitment,
survival, growth, architecture, fecundity, and other aspects of plant performance.
Especially for longer-lived plant species, the effects of any single herbivore species
can differ markedly throughout the life of the host plant. Additionally, a number of
herbivore taxa may be influential at different life stages of the same plant species.
To investigate the effects of herbivory by black-tailed deer (Odocoileus
hemionus columbianus) and snails (Helminthoglypta arrosa and Helix aspersa) on a dominant nitrogen-fixing shrub lupine, Lupinus chamissonis, I established three
exclosure experiments, over a two-year period, in a sand dune community on the
California coast. The first of these experiments investigated the effects of deer alone on the survival, growth, and architecture of individual plants from seedling through
juvenile life stages. The second experiment addressed the separate and joint effects
of deer and snails on seedlings/juveniles. The third experiment assessed the impacts
of deer alone on growth and reproduction in mature shrubs.
Deer browsing significantly reduced volume in juvenile plants, and also
significantly increased the architectural density (branching structure) of juveniles.
Since I determined that plant volume was strongly correlated with aboveground dry
biomass for lupines of all ages, I conclude that these volume reductions translate
into losses of aboveground biomass. Protection from deer was positively correlated
with leaf-galling by a cecidomyid fly (Dasineura lupinorum), suggesting that deer
indirectly affect another herbivore species in the system. Although deer did not
significantly affect seedling survival, seedlings protected from deer consistently
exhibited greater survival in the two separate experiments. Snails did not have a
noticeable effect on seedling survival or on the growth of juvenile lupines, but
environmental conditions may have contributed to this result. In mature shrubs,
herbivory by deer significantly shortened shoots, yet did not substantially reduce
biomass. Unprotected plants also produced significantly more inflorescences,
raising the possibility that shrubs may compensate or even overcompensate in
response to herbivory. Collectively, these data indicate that mammalian and molluscan herbivores can have widely varying effects on their shared host plant, and that the effects of a vertebrate herbivore species change markedly with the life history stage of a host plant. Given the well-documented effects of N-fixing species on soil fertility, my results suggest that black-tailed deer, through their effects on a dominant N-fixing shrub, may serve as key regulators of nitrogen availability in a nutrient-deficient
dune ecosystem.
Advisors/Committee Members: Warner, Peter J. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: black-tailed deer
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Warner, P. J. (2000). Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1736
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Warner, Peter J. “Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction.” 2000. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1736.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Warner, Peter J. “Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction.” 2000. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Warner PJ. Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2000. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1736.
Council of Science Editors:
Warner PJ. Influence of Herbivores on Life History Stages of a Dominant Nitrogen-Fixing Shrub (Lupinus Chamissonis): Effects on Survival, Growth, Architecture, and Reproduction. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2000. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1736
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Johnck, Ellen Joslin.
The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management Program, 2008, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1746
► The salt ponds and levees of southern San Francisco Bay are a culturally significant landscape wherein culture and nature have been linked over 150 years…
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▼ The salt ponds and levees of southern San Francisco Bay are a culturally significant landscape wherein culture and nature have been linked over 150 years of industrial salt production through solar evaporation in an extensive wetland ecosystem. This 15,100-acre landscape is the subject of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project (SBSPRP), the cultural resources of which are receiving scant attention relative to the SPSPRP???s primary resource management goals for wildlife habitat, flood prevention and public recreation.
The intent of this thesis is to show how a cultural landscape analysis can be used in the SBSPRP to:
1) document the landscape???s cultural resources for the purpose of including them in the SBSPRP???s Resource Management Plan (RMP);
2) demonstrate how the landscape provides the organic and unifying context for the study of the interaction between humans and the natural environment characterized by revolving and cyclical patterns of exchange and adaptation over time and across space;
3) develop a heritage tourism plan, including a public interpretation program;
4) establish a basis for justifying the salt pond landscape???s cultural significance and potential eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Methods:
Research was conducted on the history of the salt production industry and the Bay???s environment, and a general cultural resources survey and inventory were completed. The history of cultural landscape analysis was explored including an academic and government literature review of cultural landscape studies and resource management plans for national and
state parks, wildlife refuges, and other types of protected areas such as archaeological, World Heritage and eco-cultural tourism sites.
Findings:
In general there is ample information on methodologies for cultural landscape analysis and heritage tourism planning. While there are several examples where historic and environmental resources have been integrated using the landscape as a unified context for resource management plans, much remains to be done to make effective use of this practice.
Conclusion:
The cultural landscape analytical framework developed here and when applied to the SBSPRP should yield a more holistic and enriching RMP.
Advisors/Committee Members: Johnck, Ellen Joslin (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: salt ponds; wetlands
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Johnck, E. J. (2008). The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1746
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Johnck, Ellen Joslin. “The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan.” 2008. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1746.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Johnck, Ellen Joslin. “The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan.” 2008. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Johnck EJ. The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2008. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1746.
Council of Science Editors:
Johnck EJ. The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project: a cultural landscape approach for the resource management plan. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1746
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Eastman, Bright.
Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management Program, 1998, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1730
► Purpose of the Study: This curriculum project was implemented pursuant to the provisions of Standard Agreement 4-843-3502, between the California Department of Parks and Recreation…
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▼ Purpose of the Study: This curriculum project was implemented pursuant to the provisions of Standard Agreement 4-843-3502, between the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and
Sonoma State Academic Foundation (SSUAF). According to this Agreement. SSUAF was to provide DPR with an "Agricultural Building Evaluation" in three phases, to be carried out by the Anthropological Studies Center. a department at
Sonoma State University. The purpose of the project was to provide DPR with guidelines and specific evaluation criteria that may be applied to historic agricultural properties owned by DPR
Methods: Phase I included a field survey of agricultural properties owned by DPR in park units within the North and Central Coast regions, and a tabulation and typology of resources. During Phase II, historical research was conducted to obtain descriptions of material culture related to certain property types and establish contexts for their evaluation. In Phase III, guidelines were developed for identifying and recording historic agricultural properties, and determining their significance according to evaluation criteria based on the Criteria for Evaluation of the National Register of Historic Places that were tailored to address rural historic landscapes. The guidelines and criteria were then applied to three park units within the survey sample. Results were recorded on DPR Historic Resources Inventory forms (DPR523.)
Findings: Results of the field survey conducted during Phase I revealed a variety of agricultural property types and rural historic landscapes that were established roughly between 1850 and 1940. Within this sample, the most widely represented were dairy farms and facilities, sheep ranches, and early-diversified farms and ranches. These three property types were selected as models to illustrate the application of the guidelines and procedures for evaluating agricultural properties.
Advisors/Committee Members: Eastman, Bright (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: California Department of Parks and Recreation
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Eastman, B. (1998). Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1730
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Eastman, Bright. “Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast.” 1998. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1730.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Eastman, Bright. “Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast.” 1998. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Eastman B. Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1998. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1730.
Council of Science Editors:
Eastman B. Guidelines for Documenting and Evaluating Historic Agricultural Properties on California's North and Central Coast. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1998. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1730
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Manzanarez, Magdaleno.
The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization.
Degree: Department of Political Science, 1984, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1729
► Purpose of the Study: Human resources are the single most important part of any organization whether nonprofit or for profit. The maximum utilization of these…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Human resources are the single most important part of
any organization whether nonprofit or for profit. The
maximum utilization of these resources in an appropriate
environment is directly related to the success of
any agency or business. However, the importance of
human resources becomes even more essential when small
non-profit organizations which rely on low paid staff
and volunteers are faced with economic crises.
The purpose of this study is to examine through the case study of a radio station the impact of human resource management and its relation to the successful operation of small, private, nonprofit agencies and organization.
Procedure:
In order to undertake the present study an inductive-deductive approach was used. The general principles of management were adapted to analyze the particular aspects concerning small private nonprofit organizations. The process of deduction was thus extracted from the examination of studies already conducted in this area. The analysis, by way of observation and personal involvement, of the case study of a nonprofit radio station led to an inductive method. Both methods were limited by the scarcity of data available which deals specifically with small nonprofit agencies. However, the examination of a case study provided more understanding of these organizations. The leading statement made in this thesis is that the more capable the human resources and the better their utilization, the more feasible it would be for small nonprofits to seek and to secure financial resources.
Conclusions:
The underutilization of human resources in the case study analyzed presented evidence of job position-person
mismatch. The management of personnel both of
paid and unpaid staff should be done on an equal basis. A disproportionate imbalance would produce an unhealthy organization. The relationship between the management of human resources and the management of financial resources was also observed, and it was concluded that these two essential factors of an organization must receive equal consideration. There was found to be an imbalance between these factors in the case study analyzed due to crisis management. Recommendations are made for improving both of these areas. Strong emphasis is given to the importance of training as part of the long range solution to the problems facing small nonprofit organizations.
Advisors/Committee Members: Manzanarez, Magdaleno (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: human resources
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Manzanarez, M. (1984). The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1729
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Manzanarez, Magdaleno. “The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization.” 1984. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1729.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Manzanarez, Magdaleno. “The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization.” 1984. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Manzanarez M. The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1984. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1729.
Council of Science Editors:
Manzanarez M. The Management of Human Resources in Small Nonprofit Organizations: A Case Study of Underutilization. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1984. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1729
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Michaud, Jennifer C.
Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola).
Degree: Department of Biology, 2001, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1737
► The Pacific coast Wilson's warbler (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola) is a widespread and common Neotropical migrant breeding in moist coastal woodlands or along streams, from Santa…
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▼ The Pacific coast Wilson's warbler (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola) is a widespread and common Neotropical migrant breeding in moist coastal woodlands or along streams, from Santa Barbara County, California to southwestern British Colombia. Evidence of loca1 decline in breeding Pacific coast populations over the past few decades has been indicated from Breeding Bird Survey data. While these declines have been attributed in part to the loss of riparian breeding habitat, the role of cowbird parasitism and nest predation as contributing factors have not been elucidated.
In this study, I examined the dynamics of brood parasitism by brown-headed cowbirds
(Molothrus ater) and nest predation by various predatory vertebrates in Wilson's
warblers. The first research object was, to document the occurrence and frequency of
brood parasitism and nest predation in Wilson's warblers and second, to evaluate their
effects on warbler reproductive success. I also investigated the influence of nest-site
selection on the probability of both brood parasitism and nest predation. Finally, I
applied a mathematical model predicting population trends for Wilson's warblers
breeding in coastal riparian habitats in Marin County, California.
During the breeding seasons of 1997 to 2000, nesting data was collected along Lagunitas Creek and Redwood Creek in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in coastal Marin County, California.
Of the 90 warbler nests located and monitored, 30 nests were parasitized by cowbirds and 54 nests were preyed upon by various predatory vertebrates. Nest success, as calculated by the Mayfield method, was 7.65% for all sites and years combined. Brood parasitism
and nest predation rates were similar across years at each site, and throughout the
breeding season. Both cowbird parasitism and nest predation rates were highest at
portions of the study sites closest to human habitation. Predation rates were higher
during the brood rearing stage than during the egg laying and incubation stages.
Reproductive success was lower in nests parasitized by cowbirds and significant
reductions in clutch size, hatching success, hatchling number, fledging success, and
fledgling number were observed. However, there were no significant differences in nest-site characteristics with respect to nest predation and cowbird parasitism. Based on estimates obtained from the population growth model, this regional population of
Wilson's warbler constitutes a sink.
These results suggest that Wilson's warblers breeding in coastal Marin County are at risk
of local extirpation in the absence of immigration from source population. Low
reproductive success appears to be the result of high levels on nest predation and brood parasitism. These results are compatible with other studies of nesting Success showing brood parasitism and nest predation to be the leading causes of nest mortality in songbird populations.
Advisors/Committee Members: Michaud, Jennifer C. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: nest predation
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Michaud, J. C. (2001). Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola). (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1737
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Michaud, Jennifer C. “Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola).” 2001. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1737.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Michaud, Jennifer C. “Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola).” 2001. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Michaud JC. Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2001. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1737.
Council of Science Editors:
Michaud JC. Nest Predation and Brood Parasitism in Riparian Breeding Wilson's Warblers (Wilsonia pusilla chryseola). [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2001. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1737
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Psota, Sunshine.
Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management, 1994, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1740
► Purpose of Study: During a recent archaeological investigation in Alexander Valley, results from obsidian sourcing and flaked stone analyses suggested a greater use of culturally…
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▼ Purpose of Study:
During a recent archaeological investigation in Alexander Valley, results from obsidian sourcing and flaked stone analyses suggested a greater use of culturally modified non-quarry obsidian than previously identified in
Sonoma County. Spurred by these conclusions, this project focuses on identifying the geographic and cultural distribution of obsidian obtained from non-quarry areas. Research is complicated by the lack of geochemically distinct obsidian from these collecting areas, which geochemically sources to Napa Valley and Franz Valley. With the use of social distance and technological organization models, this study proposes to determine the effects that the cultural use of non-quarry obsidian had on the distribution and use of the major regional sources of Napa Valley, Annadel, Mt. Konocti, and Borax Lake.
Procedure:
Of the 142 Native American archaeological sites in the research area, collections from 25 sites were classified and analyzed. Based on obsidian hydration values. arbitrary analytical periods were established and temporally diagnostic projectile points described. Two contemporaneous sites, CASON-1810 and -1811. were chosen for a more detailed flaked stone analysis. This analysis was designed to generate data applicable for interpretations of various behavioral strategies.
Findings:
The combination of social distance and technological organization models
provide a greater understanding of the various levels of behaviors by peoples
in the research area. These models applied to flaked stone data from CASON-
1810 and -1811 suggest two contemporaneous populations: at CASON-
1811 there was a more sedentary group with a flaked stone toolkit of
predominately locally obtained obsidian; and at CA-SON-1810 there was a
more mobile group with a flexible flaked stone toolkit containing a variety of
local and exotic obsidian and chert. Non-quarry obsidian was extensively
used by Native Americans during all temporal periods in the Central and
South Regions and at selected site in the North Region. It is proposed that in the research area the use of obsidian from non-quarry areas restricted the utilization of obsidian from the major regional sources.
Advisors/Committee Members: Psota, Sunshine (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: obsidian
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Psota, S. (1994). Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1740
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Psota, Sunshine. “Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment.” 1994. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1740.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Psota, Sunshine. “Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment.” 1994. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Psota S. Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1994. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1740.
Council of Science Editors:
Psota S. Native American Use of Non-Quarry Obsidian in Northern Sonoma County: A Preliminary Assessment. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1994. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1740
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Wilson, Angela L.
A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California.
Degree: Department of Biology, 1994, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1735
► Purpose of the study: The purpose of this investigation is the description of fossil material from a Mid-Pliocene volcanic ash deposit from Pressley Road on…
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▼ Purpose of the study:
The purpose of this investigation is the description of fossil material from a
Mid-Pliocene volcanic ash deposit from Pressley Road on
Sonoma Mountain. This fossil fish assemblage will be compared to Pliocene fish assemblages in western states and Pliocene and Pleistocene fish assemblages and Recent fish communities in Northern California in an attempt to understand distribution of freshwater fish species in Western North America.
Procedure:
Fossils were collected by random sample, cleaned, and labeled. Fish elements were identified by comparison with illustrations of fossil fish elements and with skeletal elements of Recent fishes. Plant fossils were identified by comparison with illustrations of fossil flora of Northern California and the Recent flora of
Sonoma Mountain.
Findings:
Six genera of fish were identified representing six families: Oncorhynchus
sp. (Salmonidae), Gasterosteus cf. G. aculeatus (Gasterosteidae),
Hysterocarpus cf. H. traskii (Embiotocidae), Mylopharodon cf. M.
conocephalus (Cyprinidae), Catostomus cf. C. occidentalis, (Catostomidae),
and Lepomis cf. L. cyanellus (Centrarchidae). The latter three taxa were exclusively freshwater in origin, suggesting a connection to an interior
drainage in the past. The centrarchid, Lepomis cf. L. cyanellus, was the first
occurrence of this genus in the Pliocene fossil record of California. Conclusions:
The freshwater fish fauna from
Sonoma Mountain is similar to other
Mid-to Late Pliocene fossil assemblages and to Recent fish communities in
Northern California. The primary freshwater genera from the Pressley Road
assemblage show connections to the Pliocene fossil fish fauna in the
Mississippi drainage and the Great Basin drainages. The extensive geological
changes throughout the Pliocene have greatly altered the drainage systems in
Western North America, making it difficult to find faunal connections.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wilson, Angela L. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: freshwater fish
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Wilson, A. L. (1994). A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1735
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wilson, Angela L. “A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California.” 1994. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1735.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wilson, Angela L. “A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California.” 1994. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Wilson AL. A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1994. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1735.
Council of Science Editors:
Wilson AL. A Mid-Pliocene Freshwater Fish Fauna From Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1994. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1735
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Tillinghast, Karen H.
The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity.
Degree: Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, 1996, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1738
► Purpose of the Study: My purpose was to review existing educational programs at other botanical gardens and to apply what I learned to develop environmental…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
My purpose was to review existing educational programs at other
botanical gardens and to apply what I learned to develop
environmental education curricula that can be used in the
Sonoma
State University Native Plants Botanical Garden. These curricula will
bring about awareness of biodiversity loss and provide opportunities
for action to restore that loss.
Procedure:
I explored the methods and philosophies of other botanical gardens by
examining national and international garden organizations, and
attending networking conferences. I also examined the goals of major
local gardens through interviews with garden directors.
Findings:
Providing educational programs and creating thematic collection
displays are the primary methods used by gardens today to increase
public awareness of loss of biodiversity. Gardens have mission
statements that help define their purpose as well as materials for
guided or self-guided tours available for distribution to the public that
focus on both their visitors' interests and the goals of the gardens.
Conclusions and Outcomes:
Although excellent educational material is available, gardens,
recognizing the seriousness of the loss of biodiversity, need to develop
programing that provides the public with more opportunities for
participation in the restoration of biodiversity.
To address this need, I've adapted what I learned from other gardens
to: create a Mission Statement for the
Sonoma State University Native
Plants Botanical Garden; shape the design and development of the SSU
Garden; and publish written materials for self-guided educational
curricula to be available in the Garden.
Advisors/Committee Members: Tillinghast, Karen H. (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: plant biodiversity
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Tillinghast, K. H. (1996). The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1738
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tillinghast, Karen H. “The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity.” 1996. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1738.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tillinghast, Karen H. “The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity.” 1996. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Tillinghast KH. The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1996. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1738.
Council of Science Editors:
Tillinghast KH. The Response of Botanical Gardens to the Regional and Global Loss of Plant Biodiversity. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1996. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1738
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Page, Laurie.
Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection.
Degree: Department of History, 1993, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1741
► Purpose of the Study: To calendar the published materials contained within the Judge Leopold Justi Collection and provide a reference which, by explaining the processes…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
To calendar the published materials contained within the Judge Leopold Justi Collection and provide a reference which, by explaining the processes that preceded calendaring and the procedures involved in the calendaring process, will guide those who will continue the calendaring process for other materials contained within the collection.
Procedure:
To select and organize items in this collection, donated in June, 1992, by Judge Leopold Justi's grand-nephew, Roland Todd, and his wife, to the archives of the
Sonoma State University Ruben Salazar Library. Guides used were Archives and Manuscripts: Arrangement and Description by David B. Gracy, Archives & Manuscripts: Surveys, by John A. Fleckner, and Archives and Other Special Collections by Sr. Mary Jane Menzenska. Sandra D. Walton,
university archivist, served as consultant.
The project demanded discerning how best to organize and make accessible a gift collection of personal papers and artifacts for use in a
university archive. A gross inventory of the collection was made to define the categories of materials. Then items from the collection were selected for calendaring, involving systematic description in terms of type of item, title, author,
publisher, place of publication, printer, date, page numbers and size, contents, color and condition, box number, item number and calendar date.
Findings:
The sixteen original containers holding the
collection were in very poor condition due to
moisture and rodent damage. The only materials in
chronological order to be found in any of the
original sixteen boxes were transferred to Box 28 and
Box 35. These materials were correspondence
pertaining to the wine industry that had been put
into chronologically ordered folders by William F.
Heintz. The immensity of the collection necessitated
expanding the number of containers first to twenty-six and then to thirty-nine.
The items calendared represented the interests of
Judge Leopold Justi, with the emphasis largely on
agricultural materials related to farming. It was
interesting to discover materials published after
1946 (the year of Justi's death); this collection has
been added to by persons other than Justi.
Conclusion
At this point, many significant steps of the archival
process remain to be accomplished with the Judge
Leopold Justi Collection. Before further
organization is done, it is recommended that the
collection be fumigated. After this is performed,
the items will need to be sorted by document type,
and within each type according to date (where
appropriate) or alphabetical order (for undated
items). Finally, it will be necessary to prepare a
group description in the form of a register or an inventory, possibly augmented by a more detailed shelf list or calendar for particularly important
manuscripts, as a finding aid to assist the public in
location of specific items in the collection.
Advisors/Committee Members: Page, Laurie (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: historical document archival
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Page, L. (1993). Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1741
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Page, Laurie. “Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection.” 1993. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1741.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Page, Laurie. “Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection.” 1993. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Page L. Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1993. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1741.
Council of Science Editors:
Page L. Archival Arrangement and Description of the Judge Leopold Justi Collection. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1993. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1741
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Praetzellis, Mary.
Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California.
Degree: Cultural Resources Management Program, 1982, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1749
► The 28.5-mile long Kelly Road was constructed in 1953 by Paul Kelly and his wife to allow the transportation of lumber through the rugged mountains…
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▼ The 28.5-mile long Kelly Road was constructed in 1953 by Paul Kelly and his wife to allow the transportation of lumber
through the rugged mountains of northwestern
Sonoma County from
Annapolis to Cloverdale. For this study, Kelly Road was viewed
as a transect through adjacent landholdings and an overview of
historic-period land use, settlement history, and demography was prepared for the resulting corridor.
The history of Euro-American settlement in the area
mirrors certain trends identified nation-wide by rural
historians and demographers. Briefly, there was a shift from
semi-subsistence to commercial agriculture occurring con-commitantly with a population decline which resulted from
out migration and a drop in fertility. During the period of Early Settlement, from 1865-1875, much of the land was claimed, some patented, by agriculturalists and sheep and cattle ranchers.
Between about 1876 and 1890, these families enlarged their
holdings, and the area experienced something of a fluorescence
and its population increased in size and diversity. Following
this optimistic time of Family Tenure, economic decline marked by
Foreclosure and Speculation set in (1891-1900); many family
enterprises failed during this period or were sold on the death of
the head of the family. Next followed Corporate Investment
(1901-1934), which was characterized by the consolidation of
many family holdings by corporations, extensive land use, and
stabilization of the area's population at a low level.
The household formed the basic unit of analysis for the
Kelly Road study. Project-area households were viewed from a
number of perspectives to elucidate both local patterns and the
participation of the area in national cycles.
Advisors/Committee Members: Praetzellis, Mary (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: demographics
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Praetzellis, M. (1982). Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1749
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Praetzellis, Mary. “Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California.” 1982. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1749.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Praetzellis, Mary. “Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California.” 1982. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Praetzellis M. Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1982. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1749.
Council of Science Editors:
Praetzellis M. Historical and Demographic Studies of Kelly Road Corridor, Sonoma County, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1982. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.1/1749
27.
Alberigi, Merry Lee.
Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics.
Degree: Department of History, 1997, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/98768
► Purpose of the Study: In a period of more than forty years, beginning in 1915, Sir Winston Churchill painted over five hundred oil paintings. He…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
In a period of more than forty years, beginning in 1915, Sir
Winston Churchill painted over five hundred oil paintings. He
was named Honorary Academician Extraordinary by the Royal
Academy in London. His work has been exhibited in fifteen
shows and has been published on greeting cards and calendars.
The purpose of this study is to examine Churchill's painting
pastime, and his motivation for painting, to demonstrate the
influences on his style and subjects, and to assess his skill as
an amateur painter.
Procedure:
My fundamental procedure was to consider Churchill's painting
hobby within his life and times and to re-catalogue and
analyze his works. Churchill's book on painting, Painting as a
Pastime, letters to friends and family, and contemporary press
coverage were examined for information that might shed
light on his methods and on individual works. His paintings
were compared with those of contemporary painters in style
and technique, including professional artists who profoundly
influenced him. In addition, evaluations were made of the
critical response to Churchill's work, i.e., critics' reviews and
catalogue essays, as well as sales and exhibition information.
Findings:
Churchill turned to painting at a low point in his career and
painted regularly until the final years of his life: the only
cessation was during World War Two when he found the time
for only one painting. The subjects of Churchill's paintings are
largely landscapes, peaceful scenes drawn from his private
life and select portraits of family and friends. He completed
more than 500 oil paintings in forty years. His paintings were
generally well-received by the critics, even when submitted
anonymously.
Conclusions:
Churchill turned to painting for solace, and during periods of
great depression it proved a lifeline. Throughout his life it
was an important means of relaxation. He did not paint to
convey any political or personal message. Painting was
literally a productive hobby and Churchill was both proud of
and modest about his work. An eager student who
experimented with various techniques and styles through the
years, his body of work is uneven and does not show a linear
progression in expertise. Though his goal was never to become
a master painter, his personality and innate skill enabled him
to attain a degree of proficiency as an artist that was
recognized by the art community.
Advisors/Committee Members: Alberigi, Merry Lee (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: Churchill; Winston; – 1874-1965.
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Alberigi, M. L. (1997). Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/98768
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Alberigi, Merry Lee. “Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics.” 1997. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/98768.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Alberigi, Merry Lee. “Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics.” 1997. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Alberigi ML. Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1997. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/98768.
Council of Science Editors:
Alberigi ML. Sir Winston Churchill as a Painter: The Artist and His Critics. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/98768
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Lawrence, Zachary.
The Heart of an Industry: The Role of the Bracero Program in the Growth of Viticulture in Sonoma and Napa Counties.
Degree: Department of History, 2005, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/115859
► This study examines the role of the Bracero Program in the growth of Sonoma and Napa County viticulture in an attempt to understand how important…
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▼ This study examines the role of the Bracero Program in the growth of
Sonoma and Napa County viticulture in an attempt to understand how important bracero labor was to the industry. While most histories of the Bracero Program are nationwide or statewide in scope, this study explores the regional complexities of how and why the program was used in
Sonoma and Napa Counties, how both the growers and laborers in the region felt about it, and how this was different from and similar to other regions.
Government documents provided the statistics necessary to determine the demographic changes in the region due to the Bracero Program. Important primary source material that provided the human side of the story includes a number of oral history interviews I conducted, the collection of Wine Industry Oral Histories, and various regional newspaper articles.
The Bracero Program played a major role in the rapid expansion of vineyard acreage in the late 1960s and in how Mexican and Mexican-Americans became the primary source of vineyard labor today. Even though those contracted under the Bracero Program were used in relatively small numbers in
Sonoma and Napa, braceros were integral to the growth of the regional viticulture industry. By providing the labor when it was needed, gaining the expertise necessary to grow premium wine grapes, and in establishing productive relationships with growers in spite of marked cultural differences, the braceros, and the non-bracero Mexican laborers who followed, were an essential factor in this growth.
While the smaller landholdings in
Sonoma and Napa Counties contributed to growers hiring fewer braceros as compared to other regions in California, it also encouraged more personal connections between growers and workers. While these connections and the relationships that developed did not mitigate all instances of racism and discrimination directed toward braceros, they improved the braceros??? daily life while in the U.S. and, in the eyes of the braceros, made
Sonoma and Napa Counties highly desirable locations to work.
By the time that the Bracero Program was terminated, Mexican labor was well-established in the vineyards of
Sonoma and Napa Counties. By greatly increasing the number of Mexican workers, including bracero and non-bracero labor, in the U.S., the Bracero Program created a pool of skilled Mexican laborers in the region that was crucial to the dramatic increase in vineyard acreage that occurred in the late 1960s and 1970s. The entire industry rests upon the Mexican worker today, and their influence is in large part a result of the Bracero Program.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lawrence, Zachary (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: wine industry – California – Sonoma County – history.
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lawrence, Zachary. “The Heart of an Industry: The Role of the Bracero Program in the Growth of Viticulture in Sonoma and Napa Counties.” 2005. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/115859.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lawrence, Zachary. “The Heart of an Industry: The Role of the Bracero Program in the Growth of Viticulture in Sonoma and Napa Counties.” 2005. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Lawrence Z. The Heart of an Industry: The Role of the Bracero Program in the Growth of Viticulture in Sonoma and Napa Counties. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2005. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/115859.
Council of Science Editors:
Lawrence Z. The Heart of an Industry: The Role of the Bracero Program in the Growth of Viticulture in Sonoma and Napa Counties. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2005. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/115859
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Bonney, Marilyn Jo.
Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art.
Degree: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1987, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119083
► The intent of this project was to synthesize information gained by studying the myths and art of India and Hopi and to produce works of…
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▼ The intent of this project was to synthesize information gained by
studying the myths and art of India and Hopi and to produce works of art
that reflect the concepts learned from the study. The main focus of the
creative project is nature's elements of earth, fire and sun. I chose to
explore the myths, legends and art that express these elements with the
belief that these cultural aspects reflect a close understanding of these
elements of nature.
For the investigative study, two different methods were chosen, due to
the geographical location and number of people in these two cultures.
Given the small size and relative close proximity of the Hopi culture,
cultural anthropology through the Anthropology Department was the best
approach, allowing for field work and an "over-all" study of the culture.
I went to the Hopi Mesas of Arizona and visited the museums and galleries
that housed Hopi art. I then researched their history and daily customs.
From these I narrowed my focus to legends and art that related to the
elements earth, fire and sun. Because of the many regional and religious
diversities of India, I chose the India Studies Department where there
were people from that culture teaching courses in mythology. After
researching myths and epics, I narrowed my focus to the Rig Vedic hymns
that have been passed down from approximately 1500 B.C. and have
influenced much of India. I then researched the art, concentrating on
sculpture and painting that best reflected the Vedic concepts of earth,
fire and sun. My over-all approach to this project was to alternate
between concentrated times of research and concentrated times of art work
thus allowing me time to digest the information before putting it into art
form.
The methods of art where chosen by concentrating first on different
aspects of these elements and then on what materials would best express
those aspects. I avoided using the symbolism from these cultures in my
work because I wanted the images to reflect my background as well as their
(Hopi and India) understanding of earth, fire and sun.
The creative project is presented in a two part document; Part I,
Findings on Hopi Culture and Part II, Findings on the Rig Vedas of India,
each with sub-heading. Part III consists of the information synthesized
for the art work, the twenty-four pieces of art done and an accompanying
narrative.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bonney, Marilyn Jo (sonomaauthor).
Subjects/Keywords: art – mythology
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Bonney, M. J. (1987). Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119083
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bonney, Marilyn Jo. “Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art.” 1987. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119083.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bonney, Marilyn Jo. “Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art.” 1987. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Bonney MJ. Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1987. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119083.
Council of Science Editors:
Bonney MJ. Nature Myths and Art of India and Hopi: Background Information for Studio Art. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1987. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/119083
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Miller, Kathryn Anne.
The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae.
Degree: Department of Biology, 1978, Sonoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/138584
► Purpose of the Study: Land has been set aside to study the feasibility of double-cropping using waste water effluent from the Rohnert Park sewage treatment…
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▼ Purpose of the Study:
Land has been set aside to study the feasibility
of double-cropping using waste water effluent
from the Rohnert Park sewage treatment plant for
irrigation. Experiments were conducted for one
year to evaluate the growth of soil algae in the
field irrigated with sewage effluent. An adjacent
field that received no water during the summer,
and a field that received only city well-water
were used as a basis for comparison.
Procedure:
Soil samples were collected and analyzed from the
three sites every month. Laboratory experiments
included a quantitative determination of algal
cells per cubic centimeter of soil and qualitative
determinations of the composition of the algae
present, seasonal succession of dominant populations,
and nitrogen fixation capacities of the soils.
Findings:
Results of this study show that irrigation with
sewage effluent in the summer greatly enhances
algal growth in the soil throughout the year.
The composition of the algae in the sewage-irrigated soil was comparable to that of the control sites. All three fields generally revealed the
same seasonal succession patterns of algae.
Nitrogen fixation studies demonstrated that sewage irrigation does not inhibit or enhance the amount of nitrogen fixed by the blue- green algae and bacteria.
Conclusions:
Irrigation with sewage effluent caused an increase
in algal growth in soils of the experimental
field, which contained substantially
higher numbers of algae throughout the year.
Although irrigation with effluent alters the number
of algae in the soil, it does not affect the dominant
populations of algae or alter the seasonal
succession patterns. The nitrogenous compounds
entering the soil with the effluent were thought
to inhibit the nitrogen fixation mechanisms of
certain soil organisms. In the present study a
certain amount of nitrogen fixation was found to
occur at all times in the soils irrigated with
sewage effluent.
Advisors/Committee Members: Miller, Kathryn Anne (sonomaauthor), Kjeldsen, Chris K., Ph.D. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: sewage irrigation
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Miller, K. A. (1978). The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/138584
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Miller, Kathryn Anne. “The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae.” 1978. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed April 20, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/138584.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Miller, Kathryn Anne. “The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae.” 1978. Web. 20 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Miller KA. The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1978. [cited 2021 Apr 20].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/138584.
Council of Science Editors:
Miller KA. The Effect of Sewage Effluent on Soil Algae. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 1978. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/138584
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