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Ua94/6/18 Stephen Flora Student / Alumni Papers, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Stephen Flora during his years as a student at Western Kentucky University.

Ua66/8/6 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Geography & Geology Allied Organizations, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about allied organizations associated with the Geography & Geology department, including the Council of Geography Teachers, Green River Grotto, and Kentucky Geographic Alliance.

Ua37/37 Faculty Personal Papers Arndt Stickles, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers of Arndt Stickles, WKU History professor from 1908-1954. The collection includes articles, speeches, lecture notes and correspondence.

Ua68/8/4 Potter College Of Arts & Letters History Administration, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Administrative records created by the History department.

Ua68/8/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters History Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about the History Department.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - B Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 197 topics beginning with B ranging from BUWKY to Business-Government Department.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - H Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed are for 108 topics beginning with H ranging from Hail Storm to Hundred Club.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - G Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 140 topics beginning with G ranging from G.I. Bill to Gymnastics.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - C Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 429 topics beginning with C ranging from Cabell Hall to Cuthbertson, Sterrett.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - Q-R Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 118 topics beginning with Q & R ranging from Qualifications: Teachers to Russian Taught.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - P Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 134 topics beginning with P ranging from P.O.W. to Purpose.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - M & Mc Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 111 topics beginning with M ranging from MACT to McVey, Frank Lerond 1869-1953 - Speaks.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - A Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 170 topics beginning with A ranging from AAUP to Awards.

A Comparative Study Of Academic Achievement Of Students From Phased-Elective Social Studies Curriculum With Students From A Traditional Social Studies Curriculum, Dennis Minnix

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In this study, the academic achievement of two groups of University students was compared. The control group consisted of 15 students who had attended a traditional high school. The experimental group consisted of 25 students who had attended a high school which utilized a phased-elective curriculum design.

The students were observed at three points in their schooling. First, students were compared at the end of the eighth grade to determine if any significant difference existed prior to their exposure to the two high school programs. Next, students were observed at the end of their high school education by comparing scores …

Ua68/1 Forum, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters

WKU Archives Records

WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters faculty newsletter regarding faculty research and publications. This issue includes:

• Mounce, Robert. As I See It - Fletcher Byrom
• Jackson, Carlton. History at Western Kentucky University: A Rationale
• Glaser, Joseph. Nature's Mystic Book: A Report from the New Biology

Ua11/4 Regents Clipping File, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Clippings, press releases and biographical sketches of WKU Regents, administrators, and activities of the WKU Board of Regents from 1962 through 1976.

Ua37/6 Gayle Carver & L.Y. Lancaster Interview, Sara Tyler, L. Y. Lancaster, Gayle Carver

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Interviews conducted by Sara Tyler with Gayle Carver and L.Y. Lancaster. The majority of the interviews are about the history of the Kentucky Building and Kentucky Museum collections. There is also information regarding WKU in the 1910s through 1950s, student activities, WKU Bookstore, faculty and staff members, Henry Cherry and other information about the early history of WKU.

Ua3/4/9 President's Scrapbook, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Archives Records

Scrapbook created by WKU President's Office of clippings regarding athletics, student life, administration, fraternities, sororities and departments.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 36, No. 2, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by WKU Alumni Relations reporting on activities of WKU faculty, staff, students and alumni.

• Adams, Robert. Evolution of Student Government at Western
• Westerners in State Government - Louie Nunn, Howes Meade, Tom Emberton, Harold Kelly, William Hazelrigg, Lynn Frazer, Frank Groschelle, Robert Miller
• Mounce, Robert. Study of Religion at Western is an Intellectual Inquiry - Philosophy & Religion
• New Microscope Adds to the Study of Science
• Many Innovations Initiated in Physical Education Study
• Well-Known Speakers Challenge Students - Rodes-Helm Lecture Series
• Given, Ed. Former Hilltopper Greats Hit the Athletic Big Time - Clem Haskins, Darel Carrier, Bobby Rascoe, …

Ua37/35/3 A Brief History Of The History Department, J. Crawford Crowe

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

A brief history of the WKU History Department prepared by J. Crawford Crowe for O.J. Wilson's WKU History Project.

Status Of Certificates Issued And Employment Of Certificate Holders At Western Kentucky State Teachers College, James Ashby

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

It is the purpose of this study to determine the supply of certified teachers from Western Kentucky State Teachers College. From data compiled at the institution concerning the number of certificates issued, the number at present in effect, and the employment of the certificate holders, this supply will be ascertained. The study undertakes to answer the following questions:

1. What has been the nature of certification of teachers in Western Kentucky State Teachers College?
2. How many teachers certificates issued by the institution are now in effect?
3. How many of the certificate holders are at present engaged in teaching?
4. What per cent …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. V, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Chapel
• Class News
• Club News
• Editorials
• Kempusology Inside Out by Kelly Thompson
• Kollege Kampus Ravings by A. Shavings
• Personals
• Rambling ‘Round by Leon Cook
• Training School Notes

This issue contains articles:

• Rifle Team Wins Fifth Corps Area Match for Third Consecutive Time
• National Music Week, For Third Time Nation-Wide Move, Observed on Hill
• Coffin Meets with History Group, April
• Leslie Hewes Gets Fellowship
• Miss Emma Stith and T.L. Bracken Talk in Chapel
• Dedication of Beautiful New Formation in New Entrance Cave Held by …

First Degree Graduate - Belle Potter, Wku Registrar

2015: Cherry Statue Time Capsule

Registration form and transcript of Belle Potter, the first student to obtain an A.B. or bachelor of arts degree from WKU.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 3, No. 6, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog, this issue promotes the Training School.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 3, No. 5, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog, this issue promotes teacher education.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 3, No. 4, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog published bi-monthly. This issue focuses on agriculture and home economics.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 3, No. 2, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog published bi-monthly. This issue focuses on the Summer School and veterans of World War I.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 3, No. 1, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog promoting Western Kentucky University. This issue focuses on rural education.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 2, No. 6, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog promoting Western Kentucky University. This issue focuses on the Students' Army Training Corps and students who served in World War I. There is also a biographical sketch of Henry Cherry.

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 2, No. 4, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog promoting Western Kentucky University. This issue focuses on rural education and military training.