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Ms-286: Elizabeth And Elmer Mckee, Class Of 1944, Jessica A. Cromer

All Finding Aids

This collection contains over 500 letters, 17 V-Mail, and 25 additional items, including Elmer’s college transcript, military documents, and personal narrative. The bulk of the letters are written by Elmer (Chuck) to Elizabeth (Diz), but there are over 100 letters written by Elizabeth in the closing years of this collection (1945-46). These letters provide insight into the Gettysburg College experience during the early 1940’s and the daily life of men stationed in Europe during World War II. Many of the letters depict Elmer and Elizabeth navigating their personal relationship, whilst simultaneously navigating the complex time period in which they lived. …

Index To Donald Rea Interview, Melvin Van Hurck

Linfield University Public History Project: World War II as Experience and Memory

This index provides a time-stamped overview of the subjects discussed during an oral history interview with Donald Rea, Linfield College class of 1949.

Index To Peggy Parent Lutz Interview, Kara Skokan

Linfield University Public History Project: World War II as Experience and Memory

This index provides a time-stamped overview of the subjects discussed during an oral history interview with Margaret "Peggy" (Parent) Lutz, Linfield College class of 1943.

Index To Tom Kilpatrick Interview, Melvin Van Hurck

Linfield University Public History Project: World War II as Experience and Memory

This index provides a time-stamped overview of the subjects discussed during an oral history interview with Tom Kilpatrick, Linfield College class of 1948.

Index To Jack Shannahan Interview, Elisia Harder

Linfield University Public History Project: World War II as Experience and Memory

This index provides a time-stamped overview of the subjects discussed during an oral history interview with Erwin "Jack" Shannahan, Linfield College class of 1945.

Index To Bruce Stewart Interview, Elisia Harder

Linfield University Public History Project: World War II as Experience and Memory

This index provides a time-stamped overview of the subjects discussed during an oral history interview with Bruce Stewart, Linfield College class of 1949.

Interview Of Margaret Mccoey, M.S., Margaret M. Mccoey, Matthew Riffe

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Margaret “Peggy” McCoey is the Director of Graduate Programs in Computer Information Science, Information Technology, and Economic Crime Forensics at La Salle University. Born in the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia in 1957, Peggy grew up in St. Martin of Tours parish attending their grade school before going to Little Flower High School. After graduation in 1975, Peggy entered La Salle University an undergraduate where she received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Peggy received a master’s degree from Villanova in 1984. Beginning in 1982, Peggy McCoey has taught at La Salle University in some capacity. Throughout the 1990’s, Peggy …

Interview Of Peter J. Finley, Ph.D., Peter J. Finley Ph.D., Meghan Bassett

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Peter J. Finley Sr. was born an only child to parents John J. Finley and Margaret Francis Dunn in 1931, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He grew up in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Peter attended St. Francis Xavier School for grade school, La Salle Prep School afterwards—located at 1240 North Broad Street at the time—and La Salle College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1953. Peter’s connection to La Salle began early in his childhood; his father, John J. Finley, was in the College’s graduating class of 1924. Peter earned a master’s degree at the College …

Fleenor, Kenneth Raymond, 1929-2010 (Mss 444), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid, scans of prisoner of war letters, and photo (For scans and photo click on "Additional Files") for Manuscripts Small Collection 444. Correspondence and documentation related to the military career of Kenneth Raymond Fleenor, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, whose plane was shot down near Hanoi, Vietnam in 1967. A prisoner of war (POW) for over five years, Fleenor served part of that time at the “Hanoi Hilton.” Collection contains letters written while a POW and subsequent documentation about his POW experience. Also includes photos of celebratory events held after his release in March 1973 and miscellaneous material …

Ua94/2 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Ogden College, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of items donated by or about Ogden alumni.

Robertson, J. Lee, B. 1922 (Fa 535), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 535. Interview with J. Lee Robertson conducted by Kenneth Hines and Gil Calhoun in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Robertson reminisces about the U.S. Army during World war II and his long association with Western Kentucky University.

Ua45/2 Registrar Student Registers, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Student registers of varying types. Student registers contain name, address and county. Enrollment books also contain the number of hours a student has completed. Aviation Cadet records include name, rank, serial number, course(s) taken and grades.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 57, No. 52, Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Magazine feature of WKU campus newspaper. This issue contains articles:

• Pillow, Robert. A Promise to Free His Homeland – Sammuth Koam, Cambodia
• Wright, Sharon. Janitor’s Mission is Threefold – Tommy Lancaster

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Harris, Roger. Radio Station Expected to Start Operation in August
• Wethington, Jay. Threat of Communist Victory Terrifies Tran My Le
• McNally, Karen. War Orphan Adopts New Kentucky Home – Ut Hobbes
• Lamkins, Mike. Veterans Think Further Aid to Vietnam is a Waste
• Orphan, Father Want to Return to Saigon Someday
• Grocery Delay is Justifiable
• Ombudsman – Energy Cutbacks
• McCubbin, John. Claims Misquote
• Edwards, Terry. Asks Trunk Return
• Vos, Arvin. On Rats and Shrews
• Pease, Edward. Wants Faculty Senate
• Regents to Consider Budget Plan
• Leake, Betsy. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• McCamish, Jelaine. Plans Put on Hold for Campus Grocery
• Budde, Neil. Rick Kelley Seeks Committee on Activities
• Matteson, Teri. Yes, Religion is Alive and Well on Westerns Campus
• Matteson, Teri. Students Honored at Awards Fete
• Health Careers Day Scheduled
• Steen, Janet. Nursing Students Help as They Learn
• Too Many Have Bled and Died for Vietnam
• Henry, Steve. Participation
• Humpert, Jon. Questions Administration
• Lang, Dave. Seek Support for Inter-Hall Council
• Juett, Patricia. Red River Gorge Walk Planned
• Smith, Robert. Professors are Using Rats to Study Protestant …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Abandons Plans for Final Concert This Semester
• Day, Mary. Phi Mu, Alpha Kappa Psi Win Top Honors in Greek Week
• Adams, Anne. Nursing Gets Approval to Plan 4-Year Program
• Chances for Vet School at Western Get Snagged
• Prof Wins Award – Robert Martin
• Kentucky Collegiate Veterans Association Elect Officers
• Steve Henry’s Entertainment Plan is Inadequate
• Ombudsman – Dormitory Visitation Policy
• Tolopka, Stephen. Favors Evaluation Change
• Daugherty, Sharon. Canteen, Sand Needed
• Watkins, Allan. Favors Nude Models
• Vogt, Christy. Encourages Involvement
• Segda, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Caudill, Tom. William Buckman Defeats Albert Laird in Rematch – Faculty Regent
• Reynolds, Jim. Jay Keffer Wins Freshman Vote
• Strehl, Mary. Dr. Jim Goodrum is Lone Physician on Staff Student Health Service
• Enrollment Climbs Over 12,000 Mark
• Harris, Roger. Unpaid Tickets May Lead Students to Car Trouble
• Academic Council Hears Proposal for More Student Votes
• Job Interviews Se Next Week
• Reynolds, Jim. Jeff Consolo Tabs Eight for Congress
• Peace Corps Recruiters Due Next Week
• Football Bus Trip May be Cancelled
• Student Patrol: A Good Idea …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Caudill, Tom & Betsy Leake. Faculty Regent Election Rescheduled
• Crawford, Ricky. City Celebrates State Milestone
• Wethington, Jay. Barefoot Jerry Billed Tonight
• It’s Time for Topper Football Kickoff
• Reynolds, Jim. 11 File for Freshman Offices, Six for Council
• Strehl, Mary. Runoff Will Follow New Rules
• Faculty Regent Confusion Will Actually Bring Order
• Academic Council Race Could Use More Candidates
• Letter from the Editor – Faculty Regent
• Reynolds, Jim. Associated Student Government Passes Two Bills: Two Are Tabled
• Graduate Student Receives Grant – Linda White
• Shirley, Janet. …

Ua64/25/4/4 Scrapbook, Wku Army Rotc

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by and about the WKU Army ROTC for the school year 1973-1974. Includes articles about women in the ROTC, commissions, Rebelettes, homecoming, military ball, Pershing Rifles and Russell Dougherty.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Associated Student Government Election Returns
• Ayers, Elaine. Spring Concert is Doubtful
• Pence, Carter. Steve Yater Stresses a Calm Approach in Associated Student Government
• Homecoming Planned for Former Prisoner of War Ken Fleenor
• Daniel James to Lecture Tuesday
• Kroeger, Mark. Five Westerners Seek Frankfort Internships
• Library Plans Addition of Paperbacks This Summer
• Campaigns Shouldn’t Become Circuses
• Stolzfus, Carl. Thanks Supporters
• Collins, Lloyd. Appreciates Blood Donation
• Thompson, David. Weary of POWs Praise
• Brown, J.E. Says Sorority was Right
• Burt, Adele. Says Priorities Confused
• Steve Yater Leaves Good …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Elam, Jerry. Western Rolls Out Red Carpet to Welcome Former Prisoner of War – Dewey Smith Ayers, Elaine. 1,355 Vote in Associated Student Government Primary
• Pence, Carter. Downing University Center Won’t Have Check-Cashing Facility, but Improvement of Services Promised
• Field Day Scheduled - ROTC
• ROTC Meet Expects 600 High Schoolers
• Campbell, Joy. International Day Offers Foreign Flavor
• Dean William Hourigan Elected Kentucky Allied Health Consortium Head
• Cumberland Trio to Present Concert
• No-Hours Policy Needs Revision
• Rasmussen, Bill. Says Letter Inaccurate re: Intramurals
• Simpson, Robert. Says …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Ayers, Elaine. No-Hours System Experiences Difficulty
• Western to Honor Ex-Prisoner of War – Ken Fleenor
• Spring Commencement to Feature Gov. Wendell Ford
• Voting Continues Today
• What’s Happening – Sigma Nu, Mass Action Committee, Kappa Sigma, Baptist Student Union, Industrial Education & Technology Club, Kentucky Student Public Interest Research Group
• Beg Your Pardon
• Four Attend National Association of Broadcasters Confab
• Vote Today - Unless You’re Busy or Don’t Want to
• Hatfield, Bob. Supports Pat Long, Glen Jackson, Tom La Civita
• Simpson, Dianna. Defends Kentucky Student Public …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Elmore, Valerie. Freshman is New Miss Western – Kitty Hall
• Upchurch, Cindy. Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Chi Lead Greek Competition
• David Niven Cancels Friday Lecture
• Elam, Jerry. Prisoner of War Returns with No Regrets – Dewey Smith
• Nominations Deadline Set for Faculty Awards
• Madison, Stephanie. Library Misses Material
• Horton, Debye. Sigma Xi to Sponsor Research Conference
• Walk Slated Saturday – March of Dimes
• What’s Happening – Mass Action Committee, Sigma Delta, Kentucky Association of Nursing Students, Melvin Rowe
• Investigate Petitions Before You Sign Them
• Gatton, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Emberton, Gail. Advisement Head Suggests Need for Revised Program – Jerry Wilder
• Steven Russell Heads New Herald Staff
• Cross, Al. Ron Beck Calls Concert Mistake
• Associated Student Government Filing Continues
• Summer Work Study Deadline Set
• Ayers, Elaine. Legal Rights Committee Schedules Symposium
• Food Facilities Close for Break
• Elam, Jerry. Assault Rate Rises as Number of Female Hitchhikers Increases
• What’s Happening – Mountain Laurel, Student National Education Association, English Club, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Concert Band Opens Season
• Lucas, John. Editor Finds Year Valuable Experience
• Beavers, Daniel. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Cross, Al. Survey Shows that Money is the Root of All Entertainment
• Ayers, Elaine. Well-Traveled Buckminster Fuller to Speak Here Tuesday
• Lawrence, Fred. Tenure: Who Qualifies?
• Educational TV Department Begins ‘Noon Show’
• Correspondence List Available
• Entertainment Needs Help
• IRS Knows Smart Fifth Graders
• Ezedi, Onyebuchi. Congratulates Queen – Miss Black Western
• Stinson, Susan. Advocates Amnesty
• Brownlee, Tim. Western Prepares for Grand Opera
• What’s Happening – Environmental Committee, Zeta Phi Beta, ROTC, Hardin Planetarium, Mass Action Committee, Sigma Nu
• Music Teachers Sponsor Guest Pianist Sunday – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Lawrence, Fred. Dero Downing Cites Tenure as ‘Sound Concept’
• Students Comment on Entertainment
• Madison, Stephanie. Miss Black Western Crowned – Antoninette Wearren
• Caudill, Tom. University Adopts 4-Year I.D.S
• Lawrence, Fred. Feminist Claims Sex Discrimination – Cheryl Fields
• Check Cashing Leaves Students Out in Cold
• What Price Amnesty? – Draft Dodgers
• Mickle, George. Resents Leo Peckenpaugh’s View
• Flora, Stephen. Resents Matching Dents
• Spinks, Martha. Tour Shakes Class’ Stereotype – Western State Hospital
• John Warren Oakes’ Painting Shown at Clinic
• Pocket Billiard Champion to Present Exhibitions – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Elam, Jerry. Black Studies
• Dillingham, Jed. Voter Re-Registration Begins
• Madison, Stephanie. National Pageant Highlights Year for Miss Black Western – Beverly Williams
• Madison, Stephanie. Competition for 1973 Title Draws Eight Contestants
• Cross, Al. Stevie Wonder was Wondrous
• Cross, Al. Jazz Duo Impresses Crowd with Music – Mitchell-Ruff Duo
• Ayers, Elaine & Scott Johnston. Lion in Winter Roars with Passion
• What’s Happening – Mathematics, Pi Mu Epsilon, Geology Club, Modern Languages
• Glad to See POWs, but Still Miss Draft Dodgers – Prisoners of War
• Martin, Charles. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Ayers, Elaine. Emergency Care Called ‘Proper’ by Health Service Head – Raymond Wesley
• Hurley, Jean, et al. Few Attend Associated Student Government Symposiums
• Concerts Set Tonight
• Merrill, Bonnie. The Groundhog Knows What Weather Lurks
• Beg Your Pardon
• What’s Happening – Alpha Kappa Psi
• Flood of Information Not Expected After Trial - Watergate
• Clark, M.B. Expects Perspective
• Smith, Edward. Congratulates Herald
• Gowen, Bobby, et al. Complains About Parking
• Elmore, Valerie. Miss Western Contest Entry Forms Are Ready
• Keen Hall Fire Causes Minor Damage
• Madison, Stephanie. Miss …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Johnston, Scott. CLEP Tests Save Students Time, Money
• Pence, Carter. Federal Appeals Court to Rule on Associated Student Government-Sponsored ‘Fly’ Suit
• Dillingham, Jed. Heat Plant Operating on Oil Instead of Gas
• Rain or Shine
• Two Concerts Slated Friday
• Herald, Talisman Applicants Taken
• Candidates Need Entry Forms – Sweetheart Ball
• Western Gets Grant – National Science Foundation
• Cross, Al. Policeman Sheds Stereotype
• Spinks, Martha. Appliance Dealers Attend Management Workshop
• Dental Clinic Invites Patients
• Finance Methods Debatable
• Can Faith Bumps, Too?
• Wilkins, David. Student National Education Association …