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Stewart, James Minor, 1916-2017 (Mss 748), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 748. Wartime log kept by James M. Stewart, Bowling Green, Kentucky, during his 2½ years as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II. Includes artwork, poetry and photographs of the prison camp and fellow prisoners.

Interview With Nick Mamalakis, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Nick Mamalakis was interviewed by an unknown interviewer, May 20, 1992. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Peete Family Papers (Sc 3626), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3626. Letters, 4 and 20 August 1923, and a letter fragment from Weldon Peete, Bowling Green, Kentucky, to his parents describing his automobile trip through New York and Canada; also U.S. Army discharge certificate and enlistment record, 19 November 1918, for Weldon’s uncle Charles S. Peete.

Gentry, Robert Turner, 1865-1950 (Mss 713), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 713. Correspondence of Robert T. Gentry, Sonora (Hardin County), Kentucky, an insurance agent and cashier for the Bank of Sonora. Consists mostly of letters to Gentry from his wife, from Gentry’s friends and siblings in Owen County, Kentucky, and from sellers and dealers of Native American relics. Some correspondence of his wife Martha “Mattie” Gentry is also included.

Alexander, Fay Sherman, 1896-1972 (Sc 3038), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3038. Letter, 3 June 1918, of Fay S. Alexander to his parents in Ashland, Ohio. Writing from Camp Taylor, Kentucky, he reports on a quarantine due to measles, his meals, leisure and exercise, and refers to arguments among his “jolly bunch” of comrades.

Lambert, James Knox Polk, 1864-1960 (Mss 545), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 545. Diaries, speeches, notes and postcards of Simpson County, Kentucky native James Knox Polk Lambert relating to his YMCA work with the American Expeditionary Force at the end of World War I, his tours of Europe thereafter, and his involvement in Freemasonry.

Interview With Reverend H. Kris Ronnow, Sarah Moore

Chicago 1968

Length: 74 minutes

Interview with Rev. H. Kris Ronnow by Sarah Moore

Rev. Ronnow describes his childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota, raised in a working-class Presbyterian family, attending a desegregated high school and later, Macalester College. He explains his move to Chicago, earning a master in social work and attending seminary simultaneously, while also marrying and starting a family. He tells of how he decided to become a priest and what led to his involvement in community organizing, including the Interreligious Counsel of Urban Affairs. He recounts his activism work and marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. He recalls the …

Interview With William "Bill" Southwick, Nancy Salto

Chicago 1968

Length: 50 minutes

Interview with William Southwick by Nancy Salto

Rev. Southwick begins by recalling the start of his activism work, running Northside Cooperative Ministry coffeehouse while serving as a minister. He explains how he first became involved in the anti-war protests through acquaintances in the Japanese-American community. He recalls the impact that both the DNC and Dr. King’s assassination had on Chicago and the effect it had on the more militant elements in the movement, like the Weather Underground. He compares the student protests in Chicago to other demonstrations and anti-war movements around the country. He describes the kind …

Martin, Charles Roy, 1892-1984 (Sc 770), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 770. World War I letters, 2 August 1918-9 June 1919 (31), written by Sergeant Charles Roy Martin, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Houston, Texas; Camp Merritt, New Jersey, and France, to his hometown friends, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cossey, Duenweg, Missouri. Also included are a photo of Martin in uniform and biographical data.

The Formation Of An Evangelist: D. L. Moody's Experience During The American Civil War, Cooper Pasque

Cooper Pasque

D.L. Moody was 24 when the Civil War began. Throughout the conflict, he played a complex role that traversed many different settings. He ministered to wounded soldiers on several major battlefields, to Union recruits in a training camp outside Chicago, and even to Confederate prisoners-of-war. Despite all this unique wartime activity, Moody maintained his urban ministry in Chicago and somehow found time to get married. Except for brief chapters in a handful of biographies, historians have produced little work on this phase in Moody’s life. This study, which largely draws upon Moody’s wartime correspondence and the records of the United …

Thwing, Frederick F., 1858-1931 (Sc 225), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 225. Diary, 1912, of Thwing, professor of mathematics and member of the Athletic Board of Manual Training High School, Louisville, and later at Male High School, Louisville. He comments about the weather and his activities at home, church, and school, as well as about the night class he is teaching at the Y.M.C.A. Includes a copy of his obituary and other biographical information.

Phillips, Clem Benjamin, 1894-1970 (Mss 365), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 365. Letters of Clem Benjamin Phillips of St. Peters, Missouri, written during his World War I military training in Kansas and New Jersey and while serving in France. Includes correspondence of other Phillips family members and relatives.

Temple Family Papers (Mss 241), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 241. Correspondence; financial and legal papers; genealogy and other material related to the Temple family of Warren County, Kentucky, particularly that of Adalaska L. and Mary Camilla (Miller) Temple and their daughter Ruth Hines Temple. Over 400 pieces of artwork on paper by the latter are found in the collection, including pencil, as well as, pen and ink drawings, watercolors, pastels, and other graphic and creative design work.

Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) - Rennes, France (Mss 312), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 312. Guest book of the American YMCA kept at Rennes, France, February-August 1919. Includes soldiers' names, military units, home towns and remarks. Also includes a 1918 postcard showing typical YMCA "hut."

Hanson, Albert C., 1895-1976 (Sc 2038), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2038. Letter, 20 January 1918, from Albert C. Hanson, serving as a private with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, to Edith Otting, Newport, Kentucky, He relays news of his family and writes of his eagerness to return home. The letterhead displays the logo of the American Y.M.C.A. and the phrase "On Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force.

Miller, Arthur, B. 1893 (Sc 1916), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1916. Letter from Arthur Miller, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky to his employer A.E. Gard, Hartford, Connecticut, describing Camp Taylor and the favorable reception the soldiers have experienced from the Louisville citizenry.

West, James G. (Sc 1734), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1734. Letters to James G. West, Moulton, Iowa, from Arthur C. Jones and D.D. Dooley serving in the armed forces during World War I. They describe camp life in the United States and France, mention mutual friends, and relate what they hope to do when the war ends.

Jones, George - Letters To (Sc 1564), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1564. Two letters to George Jones from Merlin (last name not given) describing life at Camp Taylor, a World War I training facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Includes a photo of Jones in uniform.

Ms-012: Robert Weidensall Collection, Christine M. Ameduri

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Credited with establishing a YMCA branch on the Gettysburg College campus in 1867, Robert Weidensall (1836 - 1922) was elected the first national field secretary of the International Committee of the YMCA in 1868, a position which he held until his retirement in 1918.

The collection is almost exclusively comprised of materials relating to Weidensall's work with the International YMCA, much of it authored by himself. No personal information other than his employment history with the association is included.

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The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1971, Charles Chambers, Lynn Wollentin, Judith Earle, Lesa Spacek, Candy Silver, Jane Siegel, Glen Greenberg, Richard Miller, Philip Weber, Peter Von Sothen, Mike Powers, Sue Jensen

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dennis Stoner sings in memorial concert • Dr. Loren C. Eiseley speaks at Myrin Library dedication • The new Ursinus chapter initiates 21 students into Omicron Delta Epsilon • Economics seminar meets; Discusses Federal Reserve; Claims financial trend up • Ullman and Malinauskas chosen as new YM-YWCA presidents • Editorial: It's up to us! • Student Life Committee meets, proposes several changes • Student Activities Committee regulates entire campus life • '71 Ruby progresses; Finances look good • Nuclear power plant planned; Limerick reactor site disputed • WRUC elects officers; R. Teel general manager • Theater critic: A look at …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 30, 1970, Alan Gold, Jonathan Weaver, Janet Stemler, Marc Hauser, Jeffrey Karpinski, Charles Chambers, Jane Siegel, James Williams, Edward Mccandless, Peter Von Sothen

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Bomberger changes considered by UCC • Alan Cary Gold re-appointed editor-in-chief of Weekly • "Y" officers elected; John Gray president • Pettit announces changes in faculty for next Fall • Bill of Rights draft revised for students • Bozorth announces dress code • Editorial: Statement of purpose • Focus: Mike Mangan • The Ursinus Student Bill of Rights • From the other side: Victory in Vietnam • Faculty portrait: Dean Richard Bozorth • UC chemists first • Letters to the editor: Earth Day; Another side; Pater noster revisited • "Would you believe?" • Shuman leads Bears over F&M, W. Maryland …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 7, 1969, Alan Gold, Robert Moore, Robert Barr, Judith Earle, Jane Siegel, Marc Hauser, Allen Faaet, Rudi Herman, Cris Crane, James Williams

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

YM-YWCA participates in community projects • Queen Linda Clarke crowned at 1969 Homecoming fete; IF Council disqualifies Tighe • Gustav Benrath addresses Founder's Day audience on early Ursinus history • Student actors sought for movie production • Heilemann named to inter-disciplinary post • Editorials: Forgotten weekends; Fraternity queen? • Focus: Phil Moore • Faculty portrait: Sandra Kerawalla • Letters to the editor: Schnoll vs. Ehrlich; Mother Van Horn; Congratulations; Campus Chest; Double standard; Open letter to President Helfferich • "No jag" • Spotlight: Bobbie & Charlie Lutz • Perspectives: Oct. 15 • UC Harriers streak broken by F & M …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1969, Judy Schneider, Linda Turnage, Frederick Jacob, John S. Picconi, Jonathan Weaver, Linda Richtmyre, Michael Stoner, James Williams, Nancy Holland

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board appoints Gold new "Weekly" editor • Campus Chest to support Melmark Home and Biafra • College names Alumni Director • USGA discusses drinking; Punishment system needed • College counselors Admissions Center offer students aid • Editors' farewell • Letters to the editor • Conscription not the answer; Voluntary service best solution • Miss Cope enthusiastic about Ursinus challenge • From the Hofstra "Chronicle" • USGA notes • Womens Club plans annual card party • Emig, Novak lead USGA in new council plan • UC student recalls trials, joys of European travel • YM-YWCA officers emphasize civic aid • $500,000 …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 19, 1968, Judy Schneider, Alan Gold, Howard Solomon, Frederick Jacob, Byron Jackson, Michael Stoner, Francis Galle, Susan Koss, Kathy Kimenhour, Georgette Griffith, Michael Nicolic, Janet Stemmler, John S. Picconi, Paul Sautter, Linda Richtmyre, Timothy C. Coyne, James Williams, Kenneth Yorgey, Linda Turnage, David Sears

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

"Messiah" presented by Ursinus choir; Performances draw "SRO" audiences • Frat system & houses favored by students; 12% "thumbs down!" • 878 enrolled in U.C. Evening School • YM-YWCA supports SFARC investigation • Editorial: Activities chaos rolls on • Drama in real life • Student long-term planning committee report • Letters to the editor • Flu strikes East; U.C. still healthy • "A memory with pillars" • A Christmas story • Murmurs from within • Exchange • Faculty portrait: Mr. Sharp; Hangup on social problems overshadows intellectual quest • UC pranks: They're all in good fun; Was "Freeland ghost" really …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 25, 1968, Judy Schneider, Alan Gold, Frederick Jacob, Byron Jackson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Two concerts, parties to highlight Spring IF weekend, May 1-5 • Student body to honor Scott Pierce; Memorial concert held on May 1 • Large UC audience attends Mme. Agi Jambor concert • Spring festival: Capers and queen • YM-YWCA and USGA elect executive officers • 13 seniors named Chapter Scholars • Editorial • Student strike for peace • Exchange • New album poses many problems for F. Scott Pierce memorial concert: Technical feat; Album "hot" item • Senior English majors given comprehensive • SFARC minutes • UC students tutor in local program • The Metropolitans: The road to paradise …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Byron Jackson, Gene Searfoss, Alan Gold, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Students urge action on Vietnam question • Conscientious objector relates opinions in Y-Forum program • Stringfellow reveals American sicknesses • Charles Simpson heads Founders' Day program • Pi Nu to sponsor evening of music • Messiah rehearses for 30th rendition • Editorial: The four year wait • Your chance to participate! • Private sea: LSD and the search for God • Its about time: Ursinus campus responds strongly to Weekly policy concerning Asian situation • Ursinus student discusses attitudes to Vietnam War: John Schlegel speaks from experience • Comprehensive exams create controversy • Fine arts students venture to New York …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 4, 1967, Herbert C. Smith, Gene Searfoss, Byron Jackson, John S. Picconi, Frederick Jacob

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

USGA constitution needs approval; Student referendum vote May 9 • Spring Festival features musical, play, concert • Agency concert to open Spring IF • Ursinus wins chem honors • Colorado downs UC team in first College Bowl match • COMSAF voices committee support • Behenna, Atkinson elected new YM-YWCA officers • Editorial • Letters to the editor • Southwestern is the scene for liberal intolerance • Intimacy • Campus Chest report • Marat-Sade shocks, edifies our reviewer • Coming attractions • Batsmen top Jays, extend log to 7-2 • Bears beat PMC, break loss streak • Spirit, balance rate Cindermen …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 21, 1966, Patricia Rodimer, Chuck Broadbent, Samuel Totaro, Mort Kersey, Jon Katz

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Senior Prom is lovely Polynesian paradise: Name perm officers, lord & lady • Ross to speak on retarded children • Pi Nu sponsors S-F Songfest • Romane named editor: Production editors also announced; Will take over in April • Seven junior men named to Cub and Key at Prom • Thirteen enroll to visit Europe with seminar • IRC attends Model United Nations • Senior concert finale • Campus Chest is coming • Cast named for Curtain Club Spring play • Editorial: Constructive criticism; A note of thanks • Hinkle will leave Curtain Club at it's highest peak in years: …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1965, Patricia Rodimer, Rachel King, Maureen Murphy, Leslie Rudnyanszky, Tom Binkley, Charles Yerger, Bob Dunkle, Robert Daniels

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Campus leaders unite: Joint councils to lead effort • Symposium integrates knowledge; New course features discussion, independent study • Watkins speaks on Bible and criticism • Four women honored on Founders' Day: Museum president, singer, judge, educator to receive degrees • Orientation evaluated • Textile man speaks to Chem Society • "Y" sponsors Fall conference • "Rat-fink" clause? • Editorial: The dining hall once more • Kaffee Klatsch group hears of Miles College experiences; Told by doctor Caroline Doane • Letters to the editor • The President's gall bladder • Freeland-a-go-go discotheque scene • Intramural corner • UC edged 14-13 …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1965, Patricia Rodimer, Carol Good, Charles Yerder, Kathleen Smith, Jon Katz, Candace Sprecher

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

All freshmen offered free concert trip • Frats offer pre-rushing advice to frosh • Curtain Club selects cast for Rice's "The Adding machine" • Editorial: The Parents' Day predicament • Dean's List published: 114 students honored • Spanish Club organizes • Fletcher gives ACS address • International career and study conferences set • Freshman class elects officers • Waldo joins history staff • Town book store opens today • Groups discuss "A plus" topic pick • Hilderbrand speaks to 230 at neighborhood "good will" dinner • Chapel schedule • Editorial: Dining hall difficulties • "Religion may die" warns Dr. Miller; …