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Centers, Janice Faye Walker (Sc 2024), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Centers, Janice Faye Walker (Sc 2024), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2024. "A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination of Her Role in Fashion at the Turn of the Century," M.S. thesis submitted by Janice Faye Walker Centers to WKU Department of Home Economics and Family Living. Includes typescripts of correspondence with descendants of Taylor and her customers.
Taylor, Carrie (Burnam), 1855-1917 (Sc 2019), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Taylor, Carrie (Burnam), 1855-1917 (Sc 2019), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2019. Minute book of the Mrs. A. H. Taylor Company, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Includes some financial information and related correspondence.
Dunbar, Elijah, 1821-1911 (Sc 1335), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Dunbar, Elijah, 1821-1911 (Sc 1335), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1335. Letter written by Elijah Dunbar from Bowling Green, Kentucky, to his brother in Canton, Massachusetts. Evidently he and an associate were traveling piano salesmen. Dunbar vividly describes the terrible road conditions between Bowling Green and Elkton, Kentucky.
Robinson, Novice Camilla (Madison), 1891-1984 (Mss 158), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Robinson, Novice Camilla (Madison), 1891-1984 (Mss 158), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 158. Account book (472 p.) of Robinson's Flowers in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The floral shop was owned by Novice C. Robinson, and the account book includes customer's name, type of floral arrangment as well as the price.
Hines, James Davis, 1838-1911 (Mss 34), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hines, James Davis, 1838-1911 (Mss 34), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscript Collection 34. Account books, 1858-1866, of a merchant at Bowling Green, Kentucky. One, undated, with author uncertain, contains records of goods bartered; two dated ones contain accounts of work done by employees as well as store accounts.
Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 92. Account books, 1910-1936 (6), including inventory, 1931, and receipts, 1930, 1934 (2), of Greenspan Bros. & Company, also known as The Bazaar, a dry goods store in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Data also about Reuben and Sego Greenspan and their store, 1902-1966 (6).
Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen
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.
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 7, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 7, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Gray, Beth. Caring Comes Home - Hospice
- Hornback, Todd. Alcoholics Anonymous: Finding a Better Way of Life
- McCoy, Steve. Area Underground Shared by Few - Cave & Karst
- McCormick, Rebecca. Architecture: History Lines the Streets
- McCormick, Rebecca. Landmark: Preservation & More
- Quinn, Paula. Madame Kennedy: Working with the Problem at Hand
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Schabel, Christine & Robert Cook. Beech Bend Then
- Combs, Susan. Making Plans to Last a Lifetime
- Dickerson, Cynthia. Latching on to Communities - Latch Key Children
- Jones, LaMont. Romanza Johnson: What's Next?
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 6, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Combs, Susan. Unique Shop in Old Barn - Glass Place
- Fowler, Holly. Celebrate Christmas Many Ways
- Reagan, Stan. City Police Nigh Shift - More Than a Joy Ride
- Jones, Paige. Bonding, Brightening Without Pain - Dr. Jerry Blevins
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society
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
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 1, 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:
- Roberts, Candace & Ann Hochgesang. WKU Groups Support Community
- McMurtry, Pam. Care Centers Teach Social Skills, ABC's
- Walton, Dreama. A Life Some Never Left - Mennonites
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 4, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 4, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
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:
- Berkley, Tonya. The Bits & Bytes of Computers
- Schammel, Cat & Rene Vance. Business & Pleasure Go Together - Horses
- Jones, Paige. Living it Up Downtown
- Reeder, Kristen. E.A. Diddle's Red Towel Still Waves
- Clarke, Elizabeth. The Alley Playhouse Takes a Bow
- Crime, p. 32
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 4, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 4, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Rausch, Jackie. City & Church Work Together
- Bowling Green -- a Great Place to Live
- Opinion Poll: Bowling Green Speaks
- Hall, Wendy. Professionally Speaking: Local Women Excel in Careers
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 3, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 3, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
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:
- Denk, Tom. Computers: Homeward Bound
- Bickett, Cheryl. Bowling Green in the Year 2000
- Snowberger, Cathy. Note This Number - Utility Phone List
- Miller, Debbie. Handicap Facilities Gain Recognition
- Bowman, Kathie. Bowling Green Takes to the Sky
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Students Society Of America
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:
- Grant, Jeanne & Juanita Lusco. Volunteers Donate Their Time & Money
- Weddle, Cindy. New Residents Adjust to Bowling Green - Charlotte Flanigan
- Rudolph, Tamara. Ray Olliges
- Rudolph, Tamara. Roger Downs Family
- Weddle, Cindy. Jerome Boone
- Redding, Rick, Scott Blann, Arthur Anderson & Vicki Berling. Bowling Green Products Used Around the World
- Rudolph, Tamara. Log Cabin …
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Grider, Lisa. One Tank Trips
- O'Neal, Teresa & Debi Lee. Local Recreation
- Brandon, Sharon. Bowling Green: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
- Anderson, Arthur & Phil Parker. The Graveyard Shift
- Strader, Chuck & Tami Rudol. Local Residents Glitter with Stardom
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America
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:
- Weddle, Cindy. A Brief View Inside Union Underwear
- Weddle, Cindy. Jacob Goldfar - A Man with a Dream
- Cooke, Ken. Cable TV: Bowling Green's Plug in Means Chance at Stardom
- Johnson, Nathan. GM Prepares to Assemble Corvettes
- Area Women Operate Businesses
- Berling, Vicki. The Pop Shoppe
- Berling, Vicki. The Fashion House
- Crook, Susan. Counseling
- Lampert, …
A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers
A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …
Bowling Green Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bowling Green Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Research Collections
Scanned images of the Bowling Green, Kentucky Telephone Directory for 1962. Includes the procedure for service connection charges and charges for moves and changes as well as advertisements for many local businesses.
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1926, Southern Bell Telephone And Telegraph Co.
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1926, Southern Bell Telephone And Telegraph Co.
Research Collections
Scanned images of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rockfield, Kentucky and Woodburn, Kentucky Telephone Directory for 1926. Includes the procedure for service connection charges and charges for moves and changes as well as advertisements for many local businesses.
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1921, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1921, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Research Collections
Scanned images of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rockfield, Kentucky and Woodburn, Kentucky Telephone Directory for 1921. Includes the procedure for service connection charges and charges for moves and changes as well as advertisements for many local businesses.
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1920, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Telephone Directory For Bowling Green, Rockfield And Woodburn, Kentucky 1920, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Research Collections
Scanned images of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Rockfield, Kentucky and Woodburn, Kentucky Telephone Directory for 1926. Includes the procedure for service connection charges and charges for moves and changes as well as advertisements for many local businesses.
Ua99/1 Scrapbook, Bgbu President's Office
Ua99/1 Scrapbook, Bgbu President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Scrapbook created by BGBU president J. Lewie Harman of newspaper photographs highlighting Bowling Green and Kentucky businesses, parks, roads, industry, agriculture and pastimes. The scrapbook is not dated.