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Tichenor Collection (Mss 678), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 678. Correspondence, papers and photographs of the Tichenor family of McLean County, Kentucky, and related families, especially Cherry, Short, and Hutchison. Much relates to the home front during World War II during the Navy service of high school teacher Thomas Cherry Tichenor.

Perry Collection (Mss 676), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 676. Letters, papers, photographs and scrapbooks of the Perry family, principally Gideon Babcock Perry, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Hopkinsville, Kentucky and his children, Reverend Henry G. Perry, Chicago, Illinois, and Emily B. Perry, Hopkinsville.

Ligon, Lucy Ann (Parker) Robbins, 1833-1891 - Letters To (Sc 3278), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and typescripts (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3278. Letters to Lucy Ann Robbins Ligon, the daughter of Fulton County, Kentucky judge Josiah Parker and his wife Lucy A. Parker, written while she lived in Crittenden County, Arkansas with her late husband’s brother, and in Hickman, Kentucky after her remarriage. Lucy’s parents relay news of her siblings and of pre-Civil War Hickman, and at the outbreak of war dramatically describe the division of loyalties, the townspeople’s fear and uncertainty as invasion threatens from the North, the enlistment of local men, two destructive fires, economic conditions, …

Current Events Club - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 543), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 543. Minutes, yearbooks, administrative papers and program information relating to the Current Events Club, a ladies literary club in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that was founded in 1902.

Lissauer, Mildred Wallis (Potter), 1897-1998 - Collector (Mss 482), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 482. Correspondence, scrapbooks, journals, diaries, photographs and miscellaneous papers of Mildred (Potter) Lissauer of Bowling Green and Louisville, Kentucky and of her family, especially her mother, Martha (Woods) Potter and her aunt, Elizabeth Moseley Woods. Includes a World War I scrapbook created for and about Mildred's brother John (Click on "Additional Files" below).

Roberts, Edwin T., 1920-1998 (Sc 1230), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1230. Letters, removed from genealogy notebooks prepared by Edwin T. Roberts, written by Thomas W. Jenkins of Bowling Green, Kentucky to his daughter, Ethel Mae Roberts, discussing his family and life in a Bowling Green boarding house.

Jriles, Benjamin Edward (Sc 1218), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1218. "Christmas 1893," a poem written by Benjamin Edward Jriles, of Henderson County, Kentucky, detailing his adventure of driving a buggy from his home in Cairo, Kentucky to Ridgway, Kentucky, to eat Christmas dinner.

Topmiller Family Papers (Sc 2778), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2778. Letters and papers of various members of the Topmiller family of Kentucky, Tennessee and New Mexico. Includes letters of Benjamin E. Topmiller to his wife Jessie; letters of condolence to Jessie on her husband’s death; postcards from a World War I serviceman to a young lady in Owensboro, Kentucky; and letters to Victor Topmiller regarding his service to the Davet Home and School for Spastic Paralysis in Owensboro.

Coombs Family Collection (Mss 349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 349. Correspondence, photographs, business records and miscellaneous papers of the Coombs, Robertson and related families of Warren and Simpson counties in Kentucky and of Alabama, Texas and Tennessee. Includes correspondence, personal papers and research of Elizabeth Robertson Coombs, librarian at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University. Several documents from this collection have been scanned are available for viewing by clicking on the "Additional Files" below.

Tynes, Lillian Iona, 1925-2010 (Mss 431), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 431. Sundry items from Lillian Iona Tynes’s childhood and adolescence in Russellville, Kentucky, including greeting and holiday cards, correspondence, diaries, report cards, programs from school functions, news clippings, church programs, and more.

Smith, Esther (Lamastus), 1907-1994 (Sc 2544), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2544. Reminiscences of Esther (Lamastus) Smith of her family and childhood on a farm in Butler County, Kentucky. Smith provides family information and covers topics such as livestock raising, school games, spinning wool, transportation, telephone service, hair styles and other aspects of rural life. Includes poems, presumably by Smith.

Washington, William Armstead, 1800-1883 (Sc 506), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 506. Memory album containing poetry written by William Armstead Washington, Logan County, Kentucky, some of which was written for his sisters, Sarah Virginia and Louisa Fairfax. Also, a poem written by J.A.C. Boyer which he dedicated to Sarah V. Washington, and holographic notes (2) are included.

Stockdale, Elizabeth Ann, 1821-1840 (Sc 507), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 507. Autograph album of Elizabeth Ann Stockdale, Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, which contains essays as well as poems. Includes a poem written in 1869 for Miss Stockdale’s mother after Elizabeth Stockdale’s death. Also, a loose holographic copy of one of the album’s poems.

Strange Collection (Mss 42), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 42. Correspondence, 1864-1878 (8); journal, 1852-1883; scrapbooks (2); Manuscript: “House of Madison and McDowell in Kentucky,” 1888; family genealogical data; slave records; etc., of Agatha (Rochester) Strange, 1832-1896, a lifelong resident of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Davis, Virginia Wood, 1919-1990 (Mss 375), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 375. Correspondence, photographs, diaries, and personal and professional writing of Virginia Wood Davis, a Smiths Grove, Kentucky native and a reporter and editor, 1943-1985, for newspapers in Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and McCreary County, Kentucky. Includes genealogical data as well as correspondence and miscellaneous papers of her family, especially her mother, Virginia Wood (Cox) Davis.

Strange, Leonetta Kay, B. 1952 (Sc 1471), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1471. Handwritten poem by Leonetta K. Strange titled "No Matter How Long."

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

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Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.

Stamps, William Perry, Jr., 1914-2006 (Sc 1470), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1470. Chiefly incoming letters to William P. Stamps, Jr., while he served in the Air Force during World War II. Included are report cards, sympathy letters written to Stamps on the death of his aunt and guardian, Sallie Hills, letters from friends serving in World War II, and a small notebook of flower orders kept by Stamps while in the Air Force.

Hooks, Malinda (Cunningham), 1853-1948 (Sc 1440), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1440. "Recollections and Thoughts", 1930, written for her family by Malinda Hooks, Trigg County, Kentucky. She writes of her childhood, family, and the Civil War. Includes her poetry and two unidentified photographs.

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

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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 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Sutherland, David. Associated Student Congress Lecture Bill William Kunstler, Bernadette Devlin
• Hightower, Paul. Congress Plans New Constitution
• Athelstan Spilhaus to Speak Here Tuesday
• Blue Law Again Problem for Stores
• Marine Band Plans Concert Here
• Rehearsals Start for ‘The End’
• Chemist to Lecture on Drugs, Effects – Michael Ogliaruso
• Wright, Jerry. Government Professor Selected Outstanding Western Researcher – George Masannat
• Cheerleader Clinic Slated for Tomorrow
• How Necessary Are ‘Work of Necessity’?
• Lawis, Lynetta. Issue Needs Backing – Academic Advising
• Catlett, Mrs. Reginald. Agrees with Graduation
• Supreme …

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

WKU Archives Records

L'esprit edition of the College Heights Herald featuring student/faculty poetry and photography.

• Smith, Don. Let Me Be High Forever
• Banks, Nancy. Song of Myotic Prophets
• Smith, Don. Melting Wax
• Miller, Jim. Census Reports 45% Drop in State Farm Population
• Lawrence, Fred. The Barnyard Scene
• Dizney, Scott. Lo, A Man
• Fuller, Thomas. The Beautiful People
• Baskerville, Penni. Brothers Kill
• May, Janice. Untitled
• Miller, Jim. Family Reunion
• May, Janice. Children in Parks
• Baskerville, Penni People, Look Down
• May, Janice. Fall Warriors
• Baskerville, Penni. Today
• Calloway, Nanci. Feet-Trods
• Silence
• Smith, Don. Ah, Man
• Martin, William. Home
• Weaver, Pat. Revolution of the Sun
• Smith, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 1, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Campus Opinion
• Club News
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• News Heard Around the Campus
• Personals
• Society
• Under the Church Spires

This issue contains articles:

• F.T.C. Club Meets at Mrs. Millers
• Music Dep’t. Ends Record Year on Hill
• Cabell Hall Scene of Club Program – History Club
• Faculty Gives Reception to Senior Class
• Inspection Given to ROTC
• Farewell to Students is Said by City
• Exercises by Training School
• 1500 Register for Summer Session During Week of Registration, Two Terms
• Seniors Bid Adieu to Lessons and Hie to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 1, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Campus Opinion
• Club News
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• News Heard Around the Campus
• Personals
• Society
• Under the Church Spires

This issue contains articles:

• History Club Stages Same Good Program
• Friday Morning April 24 Sees Hikes
• 150 Children Will Sing in “Snow White”
• Annual May Music Festival is One of the Outstanding Events of the School Yar
• Baseball Tournament Played Here
• Cherry Country Life Club Meets
• Co-Eds Hold Banquet for Winners of W
• Sophomores This Year Seniors Next Year?
• Growing Needs of the Institution & Other …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 1, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Campus Opinion
• Club News
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• Personals
• Society
• Student Council

This issue contains articles:

• All Roads Lead to Louisville During the Week of KEA, April 22
• J.L. Harman Address Chapel
• Summer School
• Teachers Program Broadcast
• Annual Music Festival to be Held in Auditorium on College Heights May 7-8
• University Kentucky Visitor
• Herald Staff at School in Louisville
• Model Rural School
• Music Club Renders Program
• Library Effects Change
• The Extension Department
• Manual Arts is Gaining Prominence
• Children of Training School
• Paul Whiteman Coming
• Mrs. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 1, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Campus Opinion
• Club News
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• Personals
• Society
• Student Council

This issue contains articles:

• Prof. Strahm Preparing for Program
• Western Hand Defeat to M.T.N.
• Western Girls Take Part in Circus at Y
• Intercollegiate Debates Start April 13 in Teachers College Auditorium vs. Berea
• Miss Adelbert Thomas Visitor on Hill
• 300 Enroll for Spring Session Geography Teachers Meet
• Registrars’ Meeting at Lexington
• Debaters Revel in Frolic
• ROTC News
• The Kentucky Ornithological Society
• Tennis Time
• The Kentucky Folklore Society
• Training Work of U.S. Veterans’ Bureau …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 1, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Campus Opinion
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• Personals
• Society
• Student Council
• Under the Church Spires

This issue contains articles:

• Rural Life Conference on College Heights is a Tremendous Success
• Round Table Addressed by Educators
• Marshall Co. Surveyed by T.C. Students
• Debating Teams are Working for Most Extensiv Program Ever Attempted on the Hill
• Legionaires Assemble; Banquet
• Dean Gamble Speaks at Cincinnati
• Sacred Music Winds Up the Conference
• Faculty Springs Surpise
• W.M. Pearce Makes Trip
• School Songs Composed by Students
• Homer Beliles is Candidate Butler Co.
• M.A. …

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• Toast to Potter
• Redmond, Ethel. A Negro Sermon
• McCurdy, B.O. Never Seem to Be What You Are Not
• Eastland, May. A New “Brer Rabbit & Brer Possum” Story
• The Universal Sovereign
• Postlewaite, Delphia. Pat’s Joke
• Description of the Azores
• Sanders, Norah. Ghosts
• Barr, Corrine. Interpretation of Prometheus Unbound
• Mitchell, Katherine. The Misfortunes of Rastus
• Earth’s Pain
• The Passing of Pleasant Potter College
• Wilford, John. The Passing of Pleasant J. Potter College …

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. V. No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• Pillsbury, Agatha. Art & Life
• Smith, Mary. Mandy’s Wedding
• Stevens, India. Home Sweet Home
• Buchanan, Pauline. The Mammoth Cave Trip
• YWCA Notes
• Ossolian Society
• Hypatian Society
• Delta Pi Kappa
• Mu Phi Psi
• Beta Sigma Omicron
• Serenades
• Irregular Entertainment
• Lost River
• Senior Banquet – Class of 1907 (PC)
• Senior Day
• Flag Rush – From the Junior Point of View
• Jokes
• Mrs. Amy Henschel’s Home-Coming
• Personals
• Exchanges
• Teachers’ Recital
• Thanksgiving Program
• Recital Potter …

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. V, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• McKinney, Luna. The Nineteenth Century Modification of the Epic: The Ring & the Book
• Compensation
• Stevens, India. A Pleasant Prescription
• Gay Motes that People the Sunbeams
• Epler, Clara. A Realized Ideal
• Lewis, Lena. January Nineteenth
• Bryan, Helen. A Year in the Philippines
• Patterson, Maggie. Aunt Hannah’s Experience
• Mu Phi Psi
• Sigma Theta Phi
• Beta Sigma Omicron
• Delta Pi Kappa
• New Year Reception
• Presbyterian Reception
• YWCA Notes
• In Memoriam – Alice Moore …