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The Writings Of Fred Brown Jr., Fred Brown Jr.

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of articles published by Fred Brown Jr. on his personal experiences and historical events in Eastern Kentucky.

Rowan County Veterans On The Wall At Freedom Park, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

A list of military veterans on the Rowan County (Kentucky) Veterans Wall at Freedom Park in Morehead, Kentucky.

Morgan County - A History Of Cannel City & Caney, Kentucky Through Newspapers, 1885-1922 (Draft), Ron Gevedon

County Histories of Kentucky

A First Draft of History A history of Cannel City & Caney, Kentucky through newspapers 1885-1922 by Ron Gevedon in 2011.

Morgan County - A Picture Album #4, W. Lynn Nickell

County Histories of Kentucky

Morgan County: A Picture Album #4 by W. Lynn Nickell reprinted in 2011 from the original published in 2009.

Morgan County - The Forgotten War Remembered In Morgan County, Kentucky, W. Lynn Nickell

County Histories of Kentucky

The Forgotten War Remembered in Morgan County, Kentucky by W. Lynn Nickell published in 2011.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Articles, Part 2, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of published articles related to Cora Wilson Stewart. The articles were collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools: Fighting for Literacy in America.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Moonlight School Curriculum, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of curricular materials used by Moonlight Schools in the United States. The materials were collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools : Fighting for Literacy in America.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Newspaper Clippings, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of newspaper clippings related to Cora Wilson Stewart and the Moonlight School Program. The materials were collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools: Fighting for Literacy in America.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Articles, Part 1, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of published articles related to Cora Wilson Stewart. The articles were collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools: Fighting for Literacy in America.

One Room Schools Of Rowan County, Kentucky, A-L, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Contains a collection of newspaper clippings, photographs, and research documents on the history of one-room schools in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Schools, Family, And Woman's Club, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of biographical materials related to Cora Wilson Stewart. The materials were collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools: Fighting for Literacy in America.

Cora Wilson Stewart Papers: Letters, Yvonne Baldwin

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of correspondence related to Cora Wilson Stewart and the Moonlight School Program. The correspondence was collected by Yvonne Baldwin during her research for the book Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools: Fighting for Literacy in America.

Rowan County Historical Society Newsletters, 2004-2010, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

The Rowan County (Kentucky) Historical Society newsletters from 2004 to 2010.

Historical Morehead State University, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Contains a collections of manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and other publications and documents related to the history of Morehead State University.

One Room Schools Of Rowan County, Kentucky, M-Z, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Contains a collection of newspaper clippings, photographs, and research documents on the history of one-room schools in Rowan County, Kentucky.

2009 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 2009.

2009 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 2009.

0770: Carrie Eldridge Collection, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Carrie Eldridge is a genealogical researcher in Chesapeake, Ohio. This collection contains photocopies of many county record books of the Appalachian areas of West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, ranging from the American Revolution until the end of the Civil War. The collection also contains high quality photographs of one room school houses of Cabell County, West Virginia, an audio cassette oral history, books, and pen nibs.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Carrie Eldridge Collection here.

2008 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 2008.

Morehead Normal School To Morehead State University: Miscellaneous Information, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Consists of a collection of photographs, newspaper clippings, and records related to the history of Morehead State University.

Oral History Interview: David Harris, David Harris

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of series conducted concerning the Oral History of Appalachia. Mr. Harris was the Director of Equity Programs and Associate Human Resource Director at Marshall University, as well as the president of the Black Alumni Inc. He discusses: his family and his childhood; his education; his service in the U.S. Army and his experiences in Vietnam; a business he started; coming to work at Marshall University; the McClain family (who were involved in the NAACP and other church and civic functions); civil rights; funerals and cemeteries; church; some history of Huntington (WV); and other topics.

2007 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 2007.

Morgan County - Morgan County Courthouse, 1907-2007, W. Lynn Nickell

County Histories of Kentucky

Morgan County Courthouse, 1907-2007: In Celebration of 100 Years W. Lynn Nickell published in 2007.

2006 Sesquicentennial Christmas Celebration Program And Play Script, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Sesquicentennial Christmas Celebration Program and Play script title "First Christmas Voices" from December 2, 2006.

2006 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 2006.

From ‘Sweet Mamas’ To ‘Bodacious’ Hillbillies: Billy Debeck’S Impact On American Culture, Anthony Harkins

History Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Oral History Interview: Sergeant David Sias, David Sias

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series titled the Veterans History Project. David Sias was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He discusses: his experiences as a helicopter gunner and mechanic; very detailed information about his experiences in the service and the Vietnam War; a brief discussion of his education in West Virginia; some discussion of weapons; a brief discussion of the Iraqi War (Operation Iraqi Freedom?); some discussion of torture and corpse mutilation; and other topics.

Oral History Interview: Dennis Ray Johnson, Dennis Ray Johnson

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series titled the Veterans History Project. Dennis Ray Johnson was a member of the United State Marine Corp and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He discusses: very brief information about his employment history before the war; how he was drafted and why he chose the Marine Corp; his military training; his experiences in the service and in the Vietnam War; his employment & his experiences after the war; other Vietnam veterans; stories about the South Korean R.O.K. Marines; some discussion of the Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom?); politics; the Kennedy assassination; a story …

Oral History Interview: Larry Blackaby, Larry Blackaby

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series titled the Veterans History Project. Larry Blackaby was a veteran in the Vietnam War. He discusses: detailed information about basic training; detailed information about his experiences serving in Vietnam; a brief section on snakes in Vietnam, including an anecdote; a story of how he almost died; his experiences as part of military intelligence; R & R (Rest and Relaxation); his family; and other topics as well.

Oral History Interview: Norris H. Mitchell, Norris H. Mitchell

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series titled the Veterans History Project. Mr. Norris H. Mitchell was a sergeant and a Vietnam veteran. He discusses: his military training (including Officer's Candidate School); very detailed information about his experiences serving in Vietnam; the Tet Offensive; returning to the United States after Vietnam; his education; the important of cadence while moving troops; an anecdote about R & R (Rest and Relaxation) in the Dominican Republic; why he enlisted in the service; segregation and African Americans in the service; stories about jumps & jump school; as well as sections on napalm & Agent …