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offer history courses, including mathematics, biology and evolu- 

 tion, chemistry, physics and botany, with the number of courses 

 in mathematics leading. 



My opinion is that courses in history have been monopolized 

 too long in only one line of study. When mention of history is 

 made one thought occurs to all : The history of nations and 

 governments. Mention of any other history must contain a modi- 

 fying clause. "VVe should fully realize that the history of peoples 

 is dependent fundamentally upon the development and progress 

 of thought and of its practical applications; upon the struggle 

 of the mind toward self realization and expression, and its at- 

 tempt toward self adjustment in relation to the general welfare 

 of humanity. 



Department op Zoology, Drake University. 



