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Ua1c4/7 Student Groups & Association Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2019

Ua1c4/7 Student Groups & Association Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of student groups and associations not otherwise listed.


Ohio River Survey (Fa 656), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2018

Ohio River Survey (Fa 656), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 656. Kentucky Folklife Program project titled: “Ohio River Survey,” which includes interviews, tape logs, photographs and other documentation of folklife along the Ohio River in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Interviews may include a description of belief, traditional occupation, practice, craft, or tool, informant’s name, age, birth date, and address.


Ua12/2/2 2018 Talisman: Grit, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2018

Ua12/2/2 2018 Talisman: Grit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2018 Talisman yearbook.

  • Gibson, Helen. Grit
  • Zambrano, Max. Cash Cows – Chaney’s Dairy Barn
  • Holt, Delaney. A Quarry Story – White Stone Quarry, Caden Quarry
  • McKee, Rylee. Beautiful Grit – BellaMoxi, Dance
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Digging Deep – Jean-Luc Houle, Anthropology
  • Lucas, Kaley. Black Mountain
  • Edwards, Aly. Roots of Stigma – McKenna Vierstra, Jordan Frodge, Max Williams, Robin Farrell
  • Eastham, Lillie. Grab ‘Em by the Ballot – Time’s Up Movement
  • McCarthy, Hannah. Flesh Memories
  • Barritt, Brooklyn. Making a Place at the Table – Dungeons & Dragons
  • Gary, Summer. For Adoption: Unwanted Mutt
  • Waters, Adrianna. For the Love of Creation – Art …


Ua68/17/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Western Players / Summer Players, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua68/17/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Western Players / Summer Players, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Western Players theater group including the Summer Players.


Ua94/6/17 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Wku Annie Reis, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua94/6/17 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Wku Annie Reis, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Annie Reis during her years as a student at Western Kentucky State Normal School.


Ua12/2/2 2015 Talisman: Resurgence, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2015

Ua12/2/2 2015 Talisman: Resurgence, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2015 Talisman yearbook.

  • Osborne Sam. Into the Woods – Big To-Do Music & Arts Festival
  • Spalding, Shelley. The Outliers – Greeks
  • Badjie, Haddy. The Right to Live – Racism
  • Gibson, Helen. Net Worth – Soccer
  • Greer, John. Sustaining Seasons – Sustainability
  • Wegert, Sally. Bloom – Eva Ross
  • Cislo, Everett. Harvest – Hemp
  • Kolb, William. Preserve – John All
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Making Strides – Track & Field
  • Greer, John. The Science Guy – Bill Nye
  • Cole, Tanner. Lip Service – Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Belknap, Abby. Race to the Senate
  • Gibson, Helen. Game of Loans – Student Financial Aid
  • Belknap, Abby. …


White Space: An Overlooked Element Of Design, Samantha Coates May 2014

White Space: An Overlooked Element Of Design, Samantha Coates

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

There are many different elements used to enhance visual appeal in Advertising and Graphic design. While all elements of design are important, arranging all of these components effectively, affects the overall visual appeal to viewers. The use of space may be thought of as the single, most important element of design. How things are arranged contributes to how effective an advertisement is to its audience. While space is important, it is also vastly taken for granted, specifically in the form of “white space.” Whitespace is important to visual appeal in many ways. This includes readability, viewer perception of brand image, …


Visual Tension In Graphic Design, Raven Heinstein May 2014

Visual Tension In Graphic Design, Raven Heinstein

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

My thesis explores the use of visual tension in various graphic design areas and works. It delves into the purposes of creating visual tension and in which instances it can be most effective, as well as most ineffective. It discusses the use and creation of visual tension with design hierarchy, rhythm and dynamics, symmetry and asymmetry, negative and positive space, color relationships, and typographical design. I will define visual tension, discuss its relevance and significance, and show informative examples. I'm using mainly secondary research in the form of textbooks and examples by other designers, but I have also included a …


Ua68/17/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Publications, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua68/17/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by the department of Theatre & Dance including theatrical posters and programs, a newsletter, brochures, and more.


Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2009

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.


Ua1c8 Logos & Symbols Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2008

Ua1c8 Logos & Symbols Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of logos and symbols of Western Kentucky University and its predecessors.

  1. Athletics
  2. Illustrations / Artwork


Ua53 Fashion From 1850 Through 1869, Wku Kentucky Museum Jan 2005

Ua53 Fashion From 1850 Through 1869, Wku Kentucky Museum

WKU Archives Records

Notebook of fashion images for the period 1850 through 1869 compiled by student Lisa Massey. These images are mostly from Godeys, Harpers and Petersons periodicals. At the back of the book are copies of images from the Kentucky Library collections.


Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen Jan 1992

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

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

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.


Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program Jan 1987

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

  • Baum, Carole. A Glance at Phenomenology and Its Approach to Literary Criticism, 1987
  • Coble, Terrell. Personality Determinants: Research Results and Implications for Intervention, 1987
  • Crase, Kim. Recent Developments in Products Liability, 1987
  • Flora, Joan. Simms's Frontier Characters, 1987
  • Ford, Doug, David Gray and Nick Nauman. Right-to-Work Laws, 1987
  • Gray, Michael. Through Pontormo's Eyes, 1987
  • Jackson, Jewel. Is Creativity Teachable? 1987
  • Logsdon, Doug. James I as King Lear, 1987
  • Schneringer, Joseph. Weather Stations in …


Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program Jan 1986

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

  • Padilla, Anne. First and Second Language Acquisition: A Comparison
  • Scott, Angela. Salted and Unsalted Snacks: Taste Preferences of Second Grade Students in a Rural Area School
  • Fuqua, Nancy. Acceptance by High School Students of Muffins Containing Supplemental Soy Polysaccharides
  • Mans, Glee. Preference Levels of High School Freshmen for Four Cheese Food Products
  • Denney, Pam. Consumer Acceptance of UHT Choclate Lowfat Milk
  • Harris, Carla. Jacques-Louis David: Raphael of the Sansculottes
  • Vaughn, James. Corporate Reorganization …


Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Apr 1985

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

  • Reflections
  • Business
  • Art
  • Community Service
  • Reminiscing
  • Curiosities
  • Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

  • Dunkel, Missy. It's 3:30 p.m. What Are Your Kids Doing? - Drug Abuse
  • Thomley, Mike. Illiteracy: The Hidden Handicap
  • Jones, Linda. Education: Improvement at the Grass Roots Level
  • Rappaport, Jessica. Poems Mirror Poet's Life - Lillie Carter


The Loving Of The Game: A Study Of Basketry In The Mammoth Cave Area, Denis O. Kiely Dec 1983

The Loving Of The Game: A Study Of Basketry In The Mammoth Cave Area, Denis O. Kiely

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The production and marketing of baskets in the Mammoth Cave area of Kentucky from 1880 to the present is observed in light of the cultural, technical, aesthetic, ad traditional aspects involved. The process of making a white oak ribbed basket is documented, as well as the technical and aesthetic variables from which the basket maker renders his product. The changing role of social organization and communication in the production and marketing of a traditional craft objects is also considered.


Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program Jan 1982

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

  • Garvin, Catherine. The Recognition of Anticipatory Grieving and Associated Needs of the Family of a Critically Ill Patient
  • Parks, Barbara. Energy Properties of Textiles
  • Martin, Lanna. A Historical Approach to the Understanding of Civil Disobedience
  • Atwood, Tammy. The Computer Manufacturing Industry and the Burroughs Corporation
  • Allen, Christopher. The Battle of Marathon: Athens' Magnificent Triumph
  • Martin, Lanna. Melville's Creation of Captain Vere as Pontius Pilate in Billy Budd
  • Boles, Barbara. Emerson's Uriel and the …


Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association Oct 1973

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Archives Records

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

  • Wood, Willson. He Did Not Teach Art - He Taught People - Ivan Wilson
  • Dixon, Frances. Russell Miller - Benevolent Despot of Western Theatre
  • The Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts
  • Conway, Sheila. For New Center . . . A Fine Arts Send-Off - Ivan Wilson Hall
  • Hackney, Karen & Richard Hackney. Soaring in '77: Satellite Research
  • Branham, Judy. Homecoming 1973
  • Conway, Sheila. Music, By Gemini! - Gemini 15
  • Given, Ed. For More Than A-Mews-ment - Marvin Mews
  • Dunn, Thomas. WKU Professors Complete International TV Research
  • Remember 1966-67
  • Pomp, …


Ua1b3/5 Contract For Bronze Statue Of Henry Cherry, Bronze, Incorporated, Western Kentucky University May 1937

Ua1b3/5 Contract For Bronze Statue Of Henry Cherry, Bronze, Incorporated, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Contract between Bronze, Incorporated and the Cherry Statue Committee of Western Kentucky University to complete Lorado Taft's statue of Henry Cherry.


Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies Jan 1909

Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

1909 Talisman yearbook produced by the Potter College for Young Ladies.

  • Faculty
  • Talisman Staff
  • Brief History of Potter College
  • Teachers & Officers
  • Departments
  • Class of 1909
  • Senior Class History
  • Falter, Elizabeth. Incarnation
  • Ballard, Trudie. WIll of Class of 1909
  • Junior Class
  • Hogin, Inamay. Junior Class History
  • Sophomore Class
  • Keith, Katherine. Nineteen Hundred & Eleven
  • Freshman Class
  • Mitchell, Katherine. Freshman Class History
  • Specials & Irregulars
  • Beta Sigma Omicron
  • Sigma Iota Chi
  • Eta Upsilon Gamma
  • Phi Mu Gamma
  • Cabell, Benjamin. Compensation
  • Young Women's Christian Association
  • Hypatian Literary Society
  • Ossolian Society
  • Green & Gold Staff
  • Tennis Club
  • Basketball
  • Bowling Club
  • Departments
  • To the …