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Full-Text Articles in Art and Design
Ua68/1/3 Ivan Wilson Center For Fine Arts, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters
Ua68/1/3 Ivan Wilson Center For Fine Arts, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters
WKU Archives Records
WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters brochure regarding the construction of Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center and the Russell Miller Theatre. The brochure also highlights the departments of Speech & Theatre, Foreign Languages, Music and Art.
Pillow, Shirley (Fa 1348), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Pillow, Shirley (Fa 1348), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1348. Student folk studies project titled “Quilting” which includes a description of the traditional folk art of quilting in Logan County, Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief description of traditional practice, tools, photos, quilt blocks, informant’s name, location, and text classification.
Newman, Janice (Fa 1367), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Newman, Janice (Fa 1367), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1367. Student folk studies project titled “Quilting (Bertha Abney)” which includes information about traditional quilting practices in Jefferson County, Kentucky. All of the information comes from an interview with Newman’s family friend, Bertha Abney. Project includes a narrative paper about the experience and sheets that may include an illustration, photo, quilt pattern’s name, brief description of a traditional practice or quilt pattern.
Bradley, Margaret (Fa 1357), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Bradley, Margaret (Fa 1357), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1357. Folklife project titled "Quilting" by Margaret Bradley for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes a paper about quilting and quilt patterns in Hart County, Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief description of quilt pattern, origin, and informant’s name, age, and address.
Anderson, Faye S. (Fa 1349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Anderson, Faye S. (Fa 1349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1349. Folklife project titled "Spinning" by Faye S. Anderson for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes an illustrated paper about the spinning process as explained by Maggie Spear of the Pea Ridge, Cumberland County, Kentucky. Also includes samples of carded wool, single thread yarn, and double thread yarn.
Utley, Mary (Fa 1366), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Utley, Mary (Fa 1366), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1366. Student folk studies project titled “Quilt Making” which includes information about traditional quilting practices in Henderson County, Kentucky. All of the information comes from an interview with Utley’s great grandmother, Mary Mathilda Bonnell. Project includes a narrative paper about the experience and survey sheets that may include a traditional belief, the informant’s name, location, birth month and year, and text classification. Other sheets include a photo, brief description of a quiltmaking process and/or a photo of a quilt or piece of quilt with the pattern’s name.
Sikorski, Carolyn (Fa 1347), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sikorski, Carolyn (Fa 1347), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1347. Folklife project titled "Folk Art of Whittling" written by Carolyn Sikorski for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Paper explains the whittling process as described by Herbert Burkes of Mud Lick, Monroe County, Kentucky and Virginia Perry of Warren County, Kentucky.
Ua68/10/1 Sociological Symposium No. 5 – Pre-Adulthood Life Cycle Series, Wku Sociology
Ua68/10/1 Sociological Symposium No. 5 – Pre-Adulthood Life Cycle Series, Wku Sociology
WKU Archives Records
Table of Contents:
- Angrist, Shirley. Personality Maladjustment & Career Aspirations of College Women
- Belcher, John C. Living Arrangements of Youth
- Bregenzer, John M. Campus Dress Styles as Communication
- Longino, Charles F. Jr. Student Ecology: The Sociology of College Life
- Reed, John P. & Robin S. Reed. Profile of the Student Censor: A Research Note on Pornography
- Richard, Michel P. Encounter with Deserters
- Shostak, Arthur B. Young Adulthood in the Blue Collar Class
- Simmons, Robert H. & A. Didrick Castberg. The Political Context of Student Protest
- Stanfield, Robert E. A Typology of Student Role Orientations
Ua11/2 Southern Sculpture: 68, Wku Public Relations
Ua11/2 Southern Sculpture: 68, Wku Public Relations
WKU Archives Records
Press release announcing Southern Sculpture: 68 art exhibition.
Ua11/2 Art Faculty Exhibition, Wku Public Affairs
Ua11/2 Art Faculty Exhibition, Wku Public Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Press release announcing art exhibition by Lysbeth Wallace and Charles Forrester.
Ua11/2 Wku Art Exhibition, Wku Public Affairs
Ua11/2 Wku Art Exhibition, Wku Public Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Press release regarding art exhibition of WKU student work.
Ua1c7/313 Kentucky County Map, Orion Covington, Wku College Heights Foundation
Ua1c7/313 Kentucky County Map, Orion Covington, Wku College Heights Foundation
WKU Archives Records
Drawing of Kentucky County Map with inscription: The foundation has made 5002 distinct student loans from 1923-1937 (inclusive) amounting to $178,749.96. Each dot represents an average loan of $35.00+. See accompanying map for distribution by counties.
Includes insets: The Kentucky Building A few items included in the Kentucky Museum The Pioneer Log Cabin Rare books abound in the Kentucky Library An inviting spot in the colonial gardens. The College Heights Book Store.
Drawn by Orion K. Covington, 215 Woodford Street, Bowling Green, KY.
Ua3/1/7 Letter To George Cherry, Henry Cherry
Ua3/1/7 Letter To George Cherry, Henry Cherry
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
Letter from Henry Cherry to his brother George Cherry regarding the Henry Cherry statue.
Ua94/6/1 Mildred Mcgaw Autograph Book, Mildred Willett Mcgaw
Ua94/6/1 Mildred Mcgaw Autograph Book, Mildred Willett Mcgaw
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Autograph book owned by Mildred (Willett) McGaw with items dated between June 29 to July 17, 1926 includes a list of teachers and courses.
People mentioned in the book:
- Adkins, Valinda
- Barton, Emma
- Barttger, Beulah
- Beall, William
- Billings, ?
- Bondurant, Winnie aka Bill
- Braden, J.W.
- Brooks, Mattye
- Clark, Ethel
- Constance, Clyde
- Cox, Forda
- Craig, G.G.
- Day, Lottie
- Dean, Ruby
- Denton, Dollie
- Durrett, Ellis
- Els, Virginia
- Farris, Cecil
- Griffey, J.D.
- Hall, Margaret
- Harper, Gertrude
- Harper, Letha
- Hayes, Ruby
- Hillyard, Elisabeth
- Jackson, Larena
- King, Bertie
- Lancaster, L.Y.
- Lee, ?
- Lindow, C.W.
- Mann, Gertrude
- Masters, Stella
- McClure, Alma
- McClure, Mary
- Nichols, Lelia
- Patterson, …
Ua94/6/2/14 Your Color And Why, Nashua Manufacturing Company
Ua94/6/2/14 Your Color And Why, Nashua Manufacturing Company
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Booklet regarding Indian Head cloth produced by Nashua Manufacturing Company in Nashua, NH. This booklet is housed with the personal records of student Annie Reis. There is a single sample of the cotton cloth in the front showing Jade No. 143. All 18 colors are represented along with suggestions on which complexions they match best.
Ua99/1 Scrapbook 8, Bgbu President's Office
Ua99/1 Scrapbook 8, Bgbu President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Scrapbook created by BGBU president J. Lewie Harman of newspaper clippings regarding the decision to create Morehead State University. The scrapbook was originally a tailor's sales book of men's suits. There are a few fashion images left.
Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis
Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding fashion design. The notebook includes her sketches of clothing and costumes as well as information regarding beauty, self-image, body types, accessories, hairstyles and children's clothing.
Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis
Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding crocheting and embroidery. Includes samples of work created by Reis and patterns for underwear and sleeves.
Ua94/6/2/14 Physiography Notebook, Annie Reis
Ua94/6/2/14 Physiography Notebook, Annie Reis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Physiography notebook kept by student Annie Reis in 1910. Notebook includes notes and drawings related to physical geography such as solar systems, rivers, faults, weather and glaciers.
Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies
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 …