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Ua37/10 Christmas Card, Mary Cloe

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Christmas card depicting a white passion flower created by Mary Cloe WKU art teacher from 1936 to 1945. Many of her Christmas cards are illustrations of her home.

Transcription:

This year I've used a white passion flower to send my Seasons Greetings (Keith gave me a corsage of one in Bermuda - they wax them).

I'm so glad we keep in touch. May your holiday time be full of joy and peace. With the caring of many my life is good. May 1993 hold Blessings for all of us!

Love,

Mary Ruth

I spent 11 days over Thanksgiving with Ellie, …

The Costume Design For A Midsummer Night’S Dream, Phyllis Vancleave

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The procedures taken in designing and constructing the costumes for Western Kentucky University’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was presented on November 13-19, 1979, were examined in retrospect to (1) the approach (2) the process and construction and (3) the evaluation. In establishing an approach for the production, considerations presented were title implications, thematic concept, historical periods, character sources, and the director’s notes. Solutions arrived at comprised a style suggestion, design/plot emphasis, color organization, texture contrasts, and line direction. In developing the design process and construction procedures, steps outlined were the preparations prior to designing, the organization …

Ua37/10 Christmas Card, Mary Cloe

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Christmas card depicting scenes from Winchester, Massachusetts created by Mary Cloe WKU art teacher from 1936 to 1945. Many of her Christmas cards are illustrations of her home.

Transcription:

Hows all with you? School? -- I never hear from Eliz. (Stickles) anymore what of her? Hear from Wilsons. Olga (Randolph) wrenched her back & has had trouble. I talked to Eliz. (Strayhorn) & will have lunch with her after Xmas in Cambridge. Write!

Love,

Mary Ruth

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

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald Magazine, articles in this issue:

• The Marsupial Awards
• Holman, Connie. In Search of … Graduates Should Remember All the Little Things
• Benson, Steve. Pledges’ Allegiance – Omega Psi Phi
• Fish, Tom. Drawing Attention – Roland Gibbons
• A Year in Review

Ua12/2/1 L'Esprit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

A special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring student and faculty poets:

• Metzger, Bill. In or Out World
• Marcum, Steve. Poets
• Stage One
• Shanklin, Tip. In Cold Ceremony
• Edelen, Stephen. Memory Lane
• Medley, Joy. The Awakening
• Morehead, Maureen. Learning to Play
• Newbolt, Denise. The Last Dance
• Morehead, Maureen. Adam & the Nail File
• Stroder, Elwood. Cemetery
• Hogan, Carolyn. Memory
• Marcum, Steve. The Rose House – 1803
• Kerrick, Sara. Untitled
• Weber, Sue. Time
• Buchanan, Clay. An Observation
• Simpson, George. As I Watch the Mountain Seasons Change
• Webb, Vaughan. Ethnic Dishes
• Surface, David. The Perfect Line
• Minor, Cynthia. Locomotion
• Art as …

Procedures For The Processing, Cataloging, And Classification Of A Non-Circulating Historical Art Print Collection, Linda Ray

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order to establish specific procedures for processing, cataloging and classifying the art print collection at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University, data were gathered from three sources. These were: (1) information on current procedures used in the Kentucky Library, obtained through an interview with Riley Handy, the Kentucky Librarian (2) a search of related literature and (3) a questionnaire survey of other institution having art print collections.

It was found that historically valuable art prints, which are used primarily as documentary resources, need to be carefully processed and stored so as to preserve and protect them from damaging effects …

Ua12/2/1 L'Esprit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of College Heights Herald featuring student poets and artists.

• Oelze, Deborah. Welcome Home
• Marcum, Joe. Negation
• Newbolt, Denis. The Fall Runner
• Meluch, Jerry. Step of Greeting
• Tope, Becky. Love Should Be Like That
• Henton, Marty. Reminiscing
• Thompson, Celeste. Brisk November Day
• Henton, Marty. Metamorphosis
• Minor, Cindy. When Love of Life Lingers
• Sevigny, Maurice. Blueberries for Freud
• Wright, Lynn. The Misty Mountains
• Sevigny, Maurice. Sailboats Stacked for Winter
• Whitley, Susan. Age to Youth

Ua12/2/1 L'Esprit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Literary supplement of the College Heights Herald published each semester. It began as a class project for a Problems in Journalism class and was first published in January of 1969. The name is a French term meaning spirit. The goal of L’esprit is to provide, in as proper of a literary style as possible, an outlet for original poems, short stories, pictures and art work by students and faculty at Western Kentucky University

This issue includes:

• Paradise Envisioned
• Stahl, Andrew. Untitled
• Browning, Jim. She’s Busy Tonight
• Whitley, Susan. Recall
• Whitley, Susan. . . . and You Were There
• Shields, Marsha. …

A Comparison Of Two Methods Of Teaching Drawing To High-School Students, Olive Wittman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order to gain some evidence as to what difference the use of some particular instructional methods would make, an experiment was carried out. The experiment reported in this study is an example of a small investigation which an in-service art teacher can make, along with his regular teaching. It compared the effects of two instructional methods or to different teacher behaviors, on the students, in teaching drawing. Two classes of students were taught drawing by the same instructor who deliberately modified the degree of "directiveness" used in his teaching. In the "directed" group the teacher employed a strict instructor-controlled …

Ua68/6/2 Voices, Vol. Viii, No. 2, Western Writers

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by the Western Writers, a group of student readers and writers devoted to good writing and determined to encourage those interested in creative work. It presents members' best efforts in other than class-assigned papers.

Ua68/6/2 Voices, Vol. Viii, No. 1, Western Writers

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by the Western Writers, a group of student readers and writers devoted to good writing and determined to encourage those interested in creative work. It presents members' best efforts in other than class-assigned papers.

Ua68/17/4 Caricature Of Russell Miller, Mason Ploch

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Caricature of Russell Miller by Mason Ploch during production of Bye Bye Birdie. Ploch signed his work on the back:

Dr. Miller,

Thought you might like to have the "artist's proof." "Break a leg" on "Birdie," I know it will be great!

Mace

Ua94/7/1 Washington Marches On, Sarah Richardson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Program for Training School fourth grade play Washington Marches On. Cover art by Sarah Richardson.

Ua68/17/2 Taming Of The Shrew Set Design, Wku Theatre & Dance

WKU Archives Records

Set design drawings and paintings for production of the Taming of the Shrew.

Ua1c12 559th Aaa (Aw) Bn Broadside, Paul Wint Jr.

WKU Archives Records

Broadside of two ships with illegible inscription at top and dog and shorthand message along the bottom. 559th AAA (AW) BN Paul D. Wint, Jr. in lower right corner. The 559th American Antiaircraft Artillery AW Battalion entered World War II in June 1944.

Ua1c12 835th Chemical Co. Air Operations Broadside, W. D. R.

WKU Archives Records

Broadside of bomb with 835th Chemical Co. Air Operations Municipal Airport by W.D.R. Names inscribed along the top are S/Sgt. Rogers, Cpl. Enright, Pvt. Hamrick, Lt. Holland, Pvt. Benavides, Pvt. Castro and Pvt. Reynolds. Many "thanks" to the people of Bowling Green is written in the lower left corner. The 835th was part of the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Ua1c12 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Broadside, Astin

WKU Archives Records

Broadside of thanks from the 11th Tactical Reconnassance Squadron [sic]. The inscription in the lower right corner is: The 11th Tal Rcn SQ want to thank the fine people of Bowling Green for the way they received and treated them. The broadside was signed by the members of the squadron and it includes a drawing of a plane with a photograph of "Jim" the pilot. The 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron were stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky during part of World War II.

Notations and signatures: "The Three Musketeers" S/Sgt. John A. Bogart "Photo" Cpl. Joseph Correri "Photo" Sgt. Everett O. …

Ua1c12 559th Aaa (Aw) Bn Broadside, Unknown

WKU Archives Records

Broadside of of logo of the 559th AAA (AW) BN with names of company members on one quarter of a sheet of paper. Transcription of notations and signatures:

571st AEA Medical Detachment (Independent) T/5 Chas. Gans (?)

A - Battery 1st Sgt. Bing Miller S/Sgt. B.J. Martin S/Sgt. A. Hawkins S/Sgt. G. Swesnen S/Sgt B. Mallioux S/Sgt. M. Enevald S/Sgt. C. Watts Sgt. F. Glasser Sgt. E. Baseman Sgt. M. Krisan Pfc. Harry Shuler Pfc John Caggiano T/5 Ernest E. Black Pvt. Ed Nestel Cpl. Geo. O. Diamond Pvt. Donald D. Dreyr (?) Pvt. Patsy Lombardo

B - Battery Cpl. …

Ua1c12 Co. A 27th Tank Battalion, 20th Armored Division Broadside, Unknown

WKU Archives Records

Broadside of thanks from Company A of the 27th Tank Battalion of the 20th Armored Division. The inscription is: To those of you who made our lives happier. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The broadside was signed by the members of the battalion and it includes a photograph of a tank.

Notations and signatures: Cpl. Bob "Red" Irwin Pvt. Jack "Snafu" Arkush Co. Capt. T. Piuhl T/5 Francis W. Cassidy Pvt. Ray F. Kitchen (K.) T/5 "Slugger" Derkman Cpl. "Sloan" Mullens (?) T/5 Ed Larger Sgt. George E. Blosus Cpl. Bruce Keating Pfc. Melvin Sveltenfucs "Irish" …

Ua1c7/313 Kentucky County Map, Orion Covington, Wku College Heights Foundation

WKU Archives Records

Drawing of Kentucky County Map with inscription: The foundation has made 5002 distinct student loans from 1923-1937 (inclusive) amounting to $178,749.96. Each dot represents an average loan of $35.00+. See accompanying map for distribution by counties.

Includes insets: The Kentucky Building A few items included in the Kentucky Museum The Pioneer Log Cabin Rare books abound in the Kentucky Library An inviting spot in the colonial gardens. The College Heights Book Store.

Drawn by Orion K. Covington, 215 Woodford Street, Bowling Green, KY.

Ua94/6/1 Mildred Mcgaw Autograph Book, Mildred Willett Mcgaw

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Autograph book owned by Mildred (Willett) McGaw with items dated between June 29 to July 17, 1926 includes a list of teachers and courses.

People mentioned in the book:

• Adkins, Valinda
• Barton, Emma
• Barttger, Beulah
• Beall, William
• Billings, ?
• Bondurant, Winnie aka Bill
• Braden, J.W.
• Brooks, Mattye
• Clark, Ethel
• Constance, Clyde
• Cox, Forda
• Craig, G.G.
• Day, Lottie
• Dean, Ruby
• Denton, Dollie
• Durrett, Ellis
• Els, Virginia
• Farris, Cecil
• Griffey, J.D.
• Hall, Margaret
• Harper, Gertrude
• Harper, Letha
• Hayes, Ruby
• Hillyard, Elisabeth
• Jackson, Larena
• King, Bertie
• Lancaster, L.Y.
• Lee, ?
• Lindow, C.W.
• Mann, Gertrude
• Masters, Stella
• McClure, Alma
• McClure, Mary
• Nichols, Lelia
• Patterson, …

Ua99/1 Scrapbook 8, Bgbu President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook created by BGBU president J. Lewie Harman of newspaper clippings regarding the decision to create Morehead State University. The scrapbook was originally a tailor's sales book of men's suits. There are a few fashion images left.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding fashion design. The notebook includes her sketches of clothing and costumes as well as information regarding beauty, self-image, body types, accessories, hairstyles and children's clothing.

Ua94/6/2/14 Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis. Notes and drawings of experiments proving basic scientific principles about magnetic fields.

Ua94/6/2/14 Physiography Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Physiography notebook kept by student Annie Reis in 1910. Notebook includes notes and drawings related to physical geography such as solar systems, rivers, faults, weather and glaciers.

Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

1909 Talisman yearbook produced by the Potter College for Young Ladies.

• Faculty
• Talisman Staff
• Brief History of Potter College
• Teachers & Officers
• Departments
• Class of 1909
• Senior Class History
• Falter, Elizabeth. Incarnation
• Ballard, Trudie. WIll of Class of 1909
• Junior Class
• Hogin, Inamay. Junior Class History
• Sophomore Class
• Keith, Katherine. Nineteen Hundred & Eleven
• Freshman Class
• Mitchell, Katherine. Freshman Class History
• Specials & Irregulars
• Beta Sigma Omicron
• Sigma Iota Chi
• Eta Upsilon Gamma
• Phi Mu Gamma
• Cabell, Benjamin. Compensation
• Young Women's Christian Association
• Hypatian Literary Society
• Ossolian Society
• Green & Gold Staff
• Tennis Club
• Basketball
• Bowling Club
• Departments
• To the …