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Billie Jewel Colbert Papers, 1940-1978

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This collection includes correspondence, citations, newspaper clippings, photographs, and school records. There are letters from Billie Jewel Colbert to his family, from his days in basic training until just prior to his death; correspondence from other soldiers in his unit following his death; letters from government and military officials; correspondence about death benefits, citations, transportation of his remains, and other official matters; insurance documents. The documentation of his awards are included, however both the Purple Heart and Silver Star medals are held by Arkansas State Parks. The materials in this collection document Private Colbert's experience through training, his service in …

"The Winrod Letter," 1977-1978

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This collection contains three newsletters, transcript of a radio program, and a religious tract by the Reverend Gordon Winrod.

Lum 'N' Abner Days Announcement, 1978

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This collection consists of one announcement of Lum 'N Abner Days Celebration, Mena, Arkansas, dated 1978.

Obituaries Of Arkansas Natives In Galveston, Texas Newspapers, 1977-1978

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This collections contains obituaries for Arkansas natives.

Arkansas Commemorative Commission Oral History Interviews, 1977-1978

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This collection consists of photocopies of transcripts of interviews concerning the first State Capitol (Old State House) at Little Rock, Arkansas. An index to the interviews is available in the collection.

Horace Adams Manuscript: The Seekers, 1978

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The collection contains the manuscript of the unpublished book "The Seekers," by Horace Adams.

County Line Baptist Church Records, 1853-1978

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This collection contains the church roll and record books from 1853-1972, Sunday school register and record books from 1928-1949, and the cemetery fund list from 1954-1955.

South Arkansas Audubon Society Scrapbook (El Dorado, Ark.), 1962-1978

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This collection consists of one scrapbook containing constitution, membership, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and programs relating to the South Arkansas Audubon Society, established in 1962.

Arkansas State Library Collection, 1937-1978

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This collection contains financial ledger books, scrapbooks, correspondence, publicity material, photographs, film, and artifacts. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, programs, posters, brochures, and other ephemera covering the Arkansas State Library Commission’s activities related to the American Library Association’s annual conference attendance, the National Library Week activities in Arkansas, the Arkansas state book fair, Arkansas school libraries, state library tours, and other general activities of libraries around the state. There is series of photographs, newspaper clippings, and film depicting the activities of the Arkansas State Library Association/ Commission and various public and special libraries around the state of Arkansas. …

Joseph P. Runyan Collection, 1901-1978

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This collection contains records and pamphlets pertaining to Dr. Runyan's medical practice.

Robert L. Butt Papers, 1918-1978

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This collection contains correspondence and legal documents related to Robert Lee "Bob" Butt's career as an attorney and as a city attorney of Rogers, Arkansas. Also included is family information belonging to Margaret Porch.

Certified Election Returns Of Arkansas Precincts And Counties, 1902-1978

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This collection contains election results from precincts and counties of Arkansas from 1902 to 1978. The tabulations were made at the county level and then submitted to the Secretary of State's Office. Some records are missing in the early years of the century and the 1970s.

Epilogue To Horace Adams' Manuscript, "The Seekers," 1978

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This collection contains the epilogue for the unpublished book "The Seekers," by Horace Adams. This manuscript is the story of Americans history from 1492-1750. The manuscript of "The Seekers" is housed at the Arkansas State Archives: see collection Adams, Horace manuscript: "The Seekers," MS.000025.

Trudy Lynn Pierce Arkadelphia High School Commencement Invitation, 1978

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This collection contains one Arkadelphia High School Commencement invitation for Trudy Lynn Pierce.

Roy Johnson Family Collection, 1941-1978

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This collection contains an inscribed photograph, a World War II letter, and one World War II drawing pertaining to Roy Johnson. The collection also involves a number of artifacts, moved to the archives' Three-Dimensional Materials collection.

Campbell County - Campbell County Kentucky: History And Genealogy, Falmouth Outlook

County Histories of Kentucky

Special issue of the Falmouth Outlook published on December 15, 1978, titled "Campbell County Kentucky: History and Genealogy."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Hancock, Catherine. Elusive Associated Student Government Officer Neglecting Duties, Colleagues Claim – David Carwell
• Fish, Tim. Team to Investigate Integration at Western
• Judd, Alan. Board of Regents May Make John Minton School’s Interim President
• Decorations Should be Fire Resistant
• Riley, Robert & John Clark. Wants to End Concerts
• Reynolds, Les. Agrees With Column
• Stowers, Betsy. Questions Coverage
• Kuhl, Greg. Criticizes Gene Keady
• Howe, Margaret. Appreciates Choir
• Eblen, Tom. Despite Hassles, Editor Will Miss Job
• Beaty, Lisa. Campus Adviser Says ACLU Defends Civil Rights – American …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Young, Monte. Student Wage May Go up 22¢
• Concert Canceled; Tickets Sales Blamed – Wet Willie
• Stinnett, Chuck. Despite 3 Recent Threats, Bomb Scares Less Frequent
• Holman, Connie. Egyptian Trades Exotic Life for Business World, Teaching – Ali Adel Albadawy
• MacDonald, Margaret. Buses May Ease Vehicle Shortage
• Queen Elected – Dawn Smith
• Program Will Extend Education – Weekend College
• Outlaws Justified in Canceling Show
• Reynolds, David. Complains About Heat – Barnes-Campbell Hall
• Kappa Alpha. Thanks Pledges
• Concerts Appealing to Blacks May Be Here Next Semester …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 6, 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 1978), 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 …

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 1, Number 1, 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.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald Magazine, articles in this issue:

• Stevens, Vickie. The Beat Goes on - Disco
• Stinnett, Chuck. Rugby! It Takes Leather Balls
• Buckles, Donna. Bringing in the Leaves – Marijuana

Test 1297: Case 2290 Powershift Diesel, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Librarian Focus Of Show On Aging, John Donnelly

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A UMO librarian was in the spotlight of a television camera Monday. Jeanette Edinger, a circulation department desk attendant, was the focus of Hugh Down's show, "Over Easy," a nationally released public broadcasting program, which deals with the problems of the aging.

Jeans Day A Success, Says Steiner, Doug Bailey, Ann Fridinger

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Despite some student opposition and organizational problems, Friday's Gay Blue Jeans Day was termed a success by one club member. "There seemed to be many people wearing jeans and not as many counter-protesters as last year," said Tim Lane, a member of the Wilde-Stein Club, UMO's homosexual organization. "Last year there was much more opposition to the event."

We-Them' Inhumanity, G. J. Svoboda Ii

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I am saddened by your editorial endorsement of "quiet complacency" by suggesting that the Gay community would have been better off respecting the individualist dictum of "You do your thing and I'll do mine."

Norm L. Mann, Norm L. Mann, Kathi Williams

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I wore jeans last Friday in support of the gay community and their rights as individuals. After experiencing the attitude and prejudices of some of my fellow students, I wrote this sort of conglomerate of their opinions: "Phew! Am I glad "gay day" is over! Now I can put my good ole jeans on again.

Test 1296: Case 2290 Manual Diesel 8-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Handicapped Students Find Campus Helpful, Mary Ellen Matava

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Services to the handicapped at UMO are helpful, and people are willing to offer assistance if asked, several handicapped students said. Physical services, such as access ramps and elevators are adequate, and the university does its best with the money it has available, they said.

Sex Equity Dealt With In Stages, Richard Mulhern

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Most institutions in this country are addressing sex equity problems resulting from the way in which men and women have been socialized, said JoAnn Fritsche, UMO's director of equal employment opportunity.