We have a. Emigration has ever played its part in the making of history and in. Yes, a nation is made up of the hearts of mothers, the wisdom. The last speaker at this session was Professor Francis Phelps. Weisenburger of the Department of History of the Ohio State.
My subject today is very similar in its wording to that taken a few. Hulme of Stanford University, Cali-. American Historical Association. At that time he spoke on the topic,. Professor Hulme flatly de-. Circumstances of time and place, he said,. Pacific Historical Review Glendale, Calif. We have a large circle of little ones dependent on us, and I know of no persuit that would give me more pleasure than that of providing an easy Liveing for them. Yes, a nation is made up of the hearts of mothers, the wisdom of fathers, and the joyous laughter of children.
At that time he spoke on the topic, "The Personal Equation in History. Race, color, ancestry, schooling, economic circumstances, and many other factors are indeed often very significant in determining the viewpoint expressed by even the most unbiased of historical writers.
Professor Hulme flatly de- clared that "perfect detachment" among historians is impossible, is in fact "a myth. Circumstances of time and place, he said, are important in determining the trend of historical interpretation, and the personal background of the author is apt to be of great significance. His- torians at best, he said, are not machines on the one hand or angels on Pacific Historical Review Glendale, Calif.
