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Twelve Wallace Myths, Charles H. Smith

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Alfred Russel Wallace’s (1823-1913) bicentennial year is a good time to take stock. In this presentation I discuss twelve Wallace-related issues that I feel have been poorly taken up. These range from the biological to the biographical, including subjects such as social criticism, human evolution, autobiographical memory, natural selection, national affinities, spiritualism, and wokeism.

(In Memoriam) John H. Bracey, Jr. Teacher, Mentor, Scholar-Activist, Andrew Rosa

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Tribute to John H. Bracey, Jr. published in the Journal of African American History, Vol. 108, No. 4.

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 26: Confessions Of A 'Wallace Enthusiast', Charles H. Smith

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The author’s longstanding interest in the life and thought of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) is profiled in three ways, through: (1) a brief factual review of its history (2) a discussion of some problems with the way Wallace has been treated over the years, and (3) a consideration of the author’s personal experience with the paranormal, and how this has made him, if not always a full believer, more patient with divergent explanations of the type Wallace was famous for.

Bibliography, Cheryl Hopson

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Bibliography of publications by Cheryl Hopson.

Bibliography, Jonathan Jeffrey

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Bibliography of publications by Jonathan Jeffrey.

Bibliography, Nancy Richey

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Bibliography of publications by Nancy Richey.

Bibliography, Donna C. Parker

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Bibliography of publications by Donna Parker.

Bibliography, Jack G. Montgomery Jr.

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Bibliography of publications by Jack Montgomery.

Bibliography, Dorothea Browder

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Bibliography of publications by Dorothea Browder.

Bibliography, Selena Sanderfer

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Bibliography of publications by Selena Sanderfer Doss.

Bibliography, Christy L. Spurlock

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Bibliography of publications by Christy Spurlock.

Bibliography, Haiwang Yuan

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Bibliography of publications by Haiwang Yuan.

Bibliography, Charles H. Smith

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Bibliography of publications by Charles H. Smith.

Bibliography, Andrew Rosa

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Bibliography of publications by Andrew Rosa.

Bibliography, Rosemary L. Meszaros

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Bibliography of publications by Rosemary Meszaros.

Bibliography, Anthony Harkins

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Bibliography of publications by Anthony Harkins.

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 21: Wallace & The Doorway To The Universe, Charles H. Smith

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An important yet largely unrecognized theme in the thought of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823−1913) was his insistence that all dependably-reported phenomena, even those of aberrant nature, were worthy of a respectful kind of attention: that is, a kind which did not automatically banish difficult subjects to the realm of myth or superstition. In this work, Wallace’s philosophy in this direction is documented, and linked to the world of post-Age-of-Enlightenment revisionism.

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 13: Wallace On Prayer, Charles H. Smith

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Alfred Russel Wallace (1823−1913) is known to most for his natural history explorations and theoretical biology, but he also developed thoughts on a number of subjects relatable to a wider appreciation of evolutionary cosmology. His adoption of spiritualism, for one, was attuned to this mission, and in turn his otherwise difficult-to-interpret two-sided position on prayer.

Many Miles Away: A Cautionary Tale, Charles H. Smith

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Reporter Kerry Phillips is in for the surprise of her life: her television station has been contacted on a matter so important that 'scarcely anything could be of greater interest,' and she has been asked to follow up on the story. Little does she know just how interesting her job is about to get!

Charles H. Smith: A Direct-Line Ancestry, Since Colonial Times, Charles H. Smith

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A direct-line ancestry of American forebears of Charles H. Smith (1950-), constructed by Dr. Smith through the aid of Ancestry.com and other sources.

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 9: The South Asian Connection, Charles H. Smith, Sahotra Sarkar, Nirmali Wijegoonawardana

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Alfred Russel Wallace (1823−1913) is best known for his natural history explorations and theoretical biology, but he was also a potent social critic on subjects ranging from land tenure and colonial policy to antivaccinationism and poverty. Here, one of his emphases in the latter domain is spotlighted: his interest in South Asian affairs. This extended to a variety of subjects in the areas of politics, economics, health, literature, sociology, etc., and to a degree that may have had some influence on the development of thought of some major South Asian figures, including Mahatma Gandhi and Ananda K. Coomaraswamy.

Spousal Acceptance Factor: Living With A Lily Enthusiast, Susann Devries

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Wry bemusement might describe the tone used by Susann de Vries in this transatlantic article about her spouse’s gardening obsessions.

Historic Eastern Woodland Native American Days, Christy L. Spurlock

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The purpose of this publication is to serve as a guide for teachers who may wish to host their own version of Historic Eastern Woodland Native American Days for a single classroom, grade level, school or entire district.

"Stone Of The Most Beautiful Kind": The White Stone Quarry Of Bowling Green, Christy L. Spurlock

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A history of the White Stone Quarry in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The rise and fall of this quarry from the 1830s to 1930 reflects the changing American economy during this same period.

Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen

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Research interview with Suzanne Hansen owner-operator of Recycled Revolution. The tape has quite a lot of background noise which occasionally make it difficult to hear what is being said.

For more information regarding Recycled Revolution see:

• Apodaca, Rose. New-Age Junkies, Los Angeles Times, 4/23/1993.

• Kelly, John. Bowling Green Firm Turns Old Junk Into Fashion, Kentucky News Era, 11/1/1993

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - N & O Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 41 topics beginning with N ranging from Nalbach, Walter 1910-2001 to Nursing and 53 topics beginning with O ranging from Observatory to Owensboro Protests.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - B Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 197 topics beginning with B ranging from BUWKY to Business-Government Department.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - H Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed are for 108 topics beginning with H ranging from Hail Storm to Hundred Club.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - E Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 104 topics beginning with E ranging from Eagle Prep to Extension.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - F Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 259 topics beginning with F ranging from Faculty - Hunt to Future of Education.