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Graham, Robert Duke, 1900-1984 (Mss 473), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 473. Correspondence and scrapbooks of Robert D. Graham, Democratic mayor of Bowling Green, Kentucky from 1960-1963 and 1968-1971. The materials mostly document his public career, but some personal papers, including those of his wife Edith, are included.

Carmichael Family Papers (Mss 467), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 467. Correspondence, legal papers, and miscellaneous material from several related families: Standrod, Campbell, and Carmichael. Includes a claim made after the Civil War for compensation for an enslaved man who joined the Union Army (Click on "Additional Files" below).

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter (Sept. 2013), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter

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Backus, William, 1847-1938 - Relating To (Sc 1101), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1101. Correspondence, 1974-1975, between Riley Handy, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Roy F. Porter, Lexington, Kentucky, related to Porter’s grandfather William Backus. A stonecutter, Backus did the work on the columns and capstones of the Warren County courthouse and the stone arch on the north side of Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green.

Blake, Rufus George, 1846-1929 (Sc 1095), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1095. Letter, 17 July 1927, by Rufus George Blake, Crossett, Arkansas, to his granddaughter Maxine (Blake) Walker. Relates briefly his and his father Hiram Blake's Civil War experiences, which resulted in Hiram being killed near Bowling Green, Kentucky. Includes 1997 letter related to earlier document.

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.

Mckinney, Thurman Ray, Jr., 1931-2008 (Sc 1093), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1093. Baby book of Thurman Ray McKinney, Jr. kept by his mother Emily while living in Somerset and Louisville, Kentucky. Includes Ray's report card for 2nd grade from Bowling Green's 11th Street school; photos of family members and schoolmates; and copies of his mother's obituary and death certificate.

Bowling Green City Council Of Parents And Teachers - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 1085), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1085. Paper describing the beginning and early years of the Parent-Teacher Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky schools.

Kriss, Leslie, B. 1975 (Sc 1063), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Small Collection 1063. Paper, “The Scariest Day of my Life,” written by Leslie Kriss for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Johnson, Joni (Sc 1061), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1061. Paper, “The Storm of ‘98,” written by Joni Johnson for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was in her campus dormitory.

Johnson, Joni (Sc 1061), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1061. Paper, “The Storm of ‘98,” written by Joni Johnson for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was in her campus dormitory.

Lewis, Brandon (Sc 1064), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1064. Paper, “The Spring Storm,” written by Brandon Lewis for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He helped move cars from a flooded campus parking lot.

Haney, Brad (Sc 1060), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1060. Paper, “My Lucky Day,” written by Brad Haney for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to having missed the severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He was at home in Ohio County.

Renfrow, Damon (Sc 1073), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1073. Paper, “Spring Storm, ‘98,” written by Damon Renfrow for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Butler, Emily (Sc 1051), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1051. Paper, “Storm Story,” written by Emily Butler for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred while she was on campus 16 April 1998.

Johnston, Janet L. (Sc 1045), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1045. Paper, “The Adams-Robinson House: A Laboratory of Folk-Victorian Architecture and Interiors,” prepared for a Western Kentucky University Restoration of Historic Interiors Class. Prior to demolition in 1995, the house was located at 1903 Creason Street in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Includes blueprint of house.

Dean, Ella Denise (Sc 1056), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1056. Paper, “The Storm of 1998,” written by Ella Denise Dean for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while she was on campus.

Love, Margaret (Sc 1065), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1065. Paper, “A Frightening Experience,” written by Margaret Love for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred 16 April 1998.

Scott, Mary Beth (Sc 1075), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1075. Paper, “The Storm of 1998,” written by Mary Beth Scott for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Carter, Billy (Sc 1053), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1053. Paper, “The Hail Storm of 1998,” written by Billy Carter for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing the damage he saw in the aftermath of a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Cornwell, Ryan (Sc 1054), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1054. Paper, “Spring Storm 1998,” written by Ryan Cornwell for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the destruction he later saw in Glasgow,

Kentucky.

Carroll, Elizabeth (Sc 1052), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1052. Paper, “The Storm,” written by Elizabeth Carroll for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred 16 April 1998 while she was at home in the trailer she shared with her roommate.

Brewer, Jerry (Sc 1050), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1050. Paper written by Jerry Brewer for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Boyd, Nan (Sc 1049), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1049. Paper, “AW HAIL!!,” written by Nan Boyd for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing her reaction to a severe storm that occurred in Bowling Green on 16 April 1998.

Borders, Jeff (Sc 1048), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1048. Paper, “Spring Storm 1998,” written by Jeff Borders for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 while he was recuperating from surgery at his home in Logan County, Kentucky.

Embry, Randall (Sc 1059), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1059. Paper, “The Disaster,” written by Randall Embry for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Edwards, Frank (Sc 1058), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1058. Paper written by Frank Edwards for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his reaction to a severe storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.

Deaton, Jennifer (Sc 1057), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1057. Paper, “A Day I’ll Never Forget,” written by Jennifer Deaton for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998 and the damage she saw on campus.

Lewis, Brandon (Sc 1064), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1064. Paper, “The Spring Storm,” written by Brandon Lewis for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998. He helped move cars from a flooded campus parking lot.

Kriss, Leslie, B. 1975 (Sc 1063), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1063. Paper, “The Scariest Day of my Life,” written by Leslie Kriss for an English class at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing a storm that occurred on 16 April 1998.