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Raney Family Papers, 1841-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection consists of three Raney family Bibles, personal papers of W.H. Raney, three postcards, and five volumes of the "Rainey Times" publication from the early 1980s.

National Society Colonial Dames Xvii Century Records, 1915-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection contains two member rosters, one member directory, and one list of member's ancestors for the National Society Colonial Dames XVII. All of the material was produced between 1969-1983.

Perrin Family Collection, 1926-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection contains records primarily from Chloe Justus and Henley Anthony "Tony" Perrin. The majority of the collection is school records: report cards, commencement ephemera, and certificates. There are also Cub Scout cards, a photograph, and a teacher's contract.

"The Storm Cellar: A Compass On The Homesteads Of Rural Arkansas," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a copy of "The Storm Cellar: A Compass on the Homesteads of Rural Arkansas," presented by Sarah Brown.

"Missouri And North Arkansas Passenger Cars," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a copy of "Missouri and North Arkansas Passenger Cars" by Jim Wakefield

"When Ancestor Hunting," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a newspaper article clipping.

Handley Family Civil War Papers, 1861-1864

Finding aids

This collection contains correspondence and official records concerning Charles W. Handley and his activities with the 6th Cavalry Missouri State Militia between 1861 and 1864, as well as records and an undated manuscript collected at a later date.

George Lehman Hines Family Collection, 1883-1983

Finding aids

This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, photographs, and printed materials belonging to the George Lehman Hines family. Miscellaneous papers contain research materials collected by Carla Hines Coleman.

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Records, 1944-1983

Finding aids

This collection contains the church board, treasurer, and Sunday school records of the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), of Sweet Home, Arkansas, 1944-1983.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 5, Index, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

No Easy Answers, Liz Cash

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Searching for a method to effectively punish sex crime offenders, at least three judges have recently ordered convicted rapists and child molesters to take a drug that causes chemical castration in lieu of regular prison sentences.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 5, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 11, Number 12, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (December 1983), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Tony M. Pope Interview, Tony M. Pope, Mike Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Tony M. Pope by Mike Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on November 25, 1983.

Richard Hughes Interview, Richard Hughes, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Richard Hughes by Michael Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on November 24, 1983.

Wayne Capps Interview, Wayne Capps, Mike Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Wayne Capps by Mike Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on November 24, 1983.

Phillip E. Gabbard Interview, Phillip E. Gabbard, Mike Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Kenneth E. Brown by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on November 23, 1983.

Wilton C. Lucas Interview, Wilton C. Lucas, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Wilton C. Lucas by Michael Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on November 23, 1983.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 11, Number 11, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Octofoil, November/December 1983, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

A Report On The Stearns County, Minnesota Biographical Sketches, Marilyn Salzl Brinkman

Student Research in History

My intention for this project was to do a comprehensive study of the WPA Stearns County Biographical Sketches. My objective was two-fold: I wanted to find out if the sketches were of value beyond genealogy and I wanted to find out if they contained primary resource material that individuals might use in Stearns County local history studies.

After studying just a few of the sketches I realized I needed to do a short genealogy of the sketches themselves. I began with the grandfather of the sketches, the WPA Project itself. From there I descended to the FWP (Federal Writers Project), …

The Cycle Must Stop, Julie Grab, Robert Mendoza, Steve Gray

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Reports in recent years of thousands of Indians and Ladinos slaughtered in Guatemala and tens of thousands more fleeing their homes to refugee camps have provoked no outcry in the U.S. Popular resistance to the oppressive military regime is growing, yet President Reagan will ask to renew aid for the nation most notorious for human rights violations. This request should be denied and all support for this regime ended. The reasons should be clear when the Guatemala story is understood.

Rapes Seldom Reported, Suzanna Mitchell, Ron Gabriel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Statistics from the Rape Crisis Center in Bangor suggest that for every rape reported at UMO each year, 10 others have probably occurred, said UMO's assistant director of police services William Prosser. The Rape Crisis Center bases unreported rape figures "on calls [it] gets for assistance compared to the number of police reports generated due to rape," Prosser said.

Claude E. Meade Interview, Claude E. Meade, Michael Downs, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Claude E. Meade by Michael Downs and John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on October 20, 1983.

Scott Gillock Interview, Scott Gillock, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Scott Gillock by Michael Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on October 19, 1983.

Name Disclosure Destroys Reputation, Lindsey Durnbaugh

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last year we voted to pay a communications fee to support WMEB and the Maine Campus. I assume, perhaps mistakenly, that this is part of the reason there are more articles, more comics, and more national news items in the Maine Campus than there were last year. There is one thing, however, which far outweighs any of the services the Maine Campus may provide. This is the fact that the Campus effectively destroyed the reputation of one of the students here, a friend of everyone who knows him.

Names Aren't Real News, Virginia Wallace-Whitaker

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I would like to comment on the recent coverage of reported rape at UMO…"Names make the news" is an old, old concept—almost as old as "she must have been asking for it."

Enhancing The Dream, Lisa Reece

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

His name was Martin Luther King, Jr., a 1964 Nobel Peace Prize winner, a non-Montgomery, Alabama, public transportation boycott, causing the Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation of public transportation. His march on Washington created the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and in 1965 the federal government passed the Voting Rights Act as a result of King's efforts. He was the hope for many blacks who deserved a better standard of living at the time.

Protect From 'Guilt By Accusation', Don Taylor

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In regard to your article pertaining to the Penobscot Superior Court dropping charges against [a University of Maine student]. I feel your paper has done a grave injustice…by printing the comments of Assistant Director of the Department of Police and Safety William Prosser.