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MSS Finding Aids

History

Kentucky

2004

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Hall Family Papers (Mss 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 2004

Hall Family Papers (Mss 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 140. Collection includes report cards, diplomas, autograph albums and scrapbooks of sisters Ilyne and Lila Dean Hall, Sebree, (Webster County) Kentucky. The sisters, with friend Vera Mae Rideout, drowned in Green River near Eastwood Ferry on August 29, 1929. The collection also includes sympathy letters, memorial cards, photos and a eulogy.


Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968 (Mss 82), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2004

Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968 (Mss 82), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scanned letters (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 82. Vietnam War letters written by Paul Douglas Aton to his father, Loyd Aton, of Franklin, Kentucky, documenting his training at Fort Campbell, Fort Gordon, and Fort Sill and his war experiences, November 9, 1967 to July 20 1968. Includes family's notification of his death and burial information.


Spencer, John Henderson, 1826-1897 (Mss 120), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2004

Spencer, John Henderson, 1826-1897 (Mss 120), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscript Collection 120. Incomplete biography of John Henderson Spencer for the years, 1826-1876. Spencer, a native of Allen County, Kentucky, was a Baptist minister and author. Includes a tribute to Spencer on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, 1946.


Breit, Jill Renee, B. 1964 (Sc 1402), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2004

Breit, Jill Renee, B. 1964 (Sc 1402), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1402. Paper written by WKU student Jill R. Breit about architect James Maurice Ingram and his influence in the Bowling Green, Kentucky architectural realm, chiefly during the 1930s and 1940s. Also includes photos and a cassette tape interview with Dr. Fred & Jan Stickle of Bowling Green who live in an Ingram designed home.


Shakers - South Union, Ky. (Mss 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2004

Shakers - South Union, Ky. (Mss 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 154. Shaker materials related to Jesse McCombs and James Johnson including slavery documents, guardianship documents, legal papers, land papers, grist and fulling mill papers, wills, agreements and receipts.