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Scott Family - Letters To (Sc 3318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2019

Scott Family - Letters To (Sc 3318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3318. Letters to the Scott family of Ashland, Kentucky, chiefly to Sarah Asenath Scott from Fred Osborne, written from Clinchco, Virginia prior to their marriage. Fred refers to his work and health, their marriage plans, and a pending legal case. Other letters to Sarah are from childhood friends and classmates and friends of her mother. Includes a family letter to Sarah’s mother, and letters to her father from his sister and her children in Knoxville, Tennessee, which refer to farming operations and hopes for an improved economy under the new president, Franklin Roosevelt.


Ua98/1 Potter College For Young Ladies Publications, Wku Archives Jan 2011

Ua98/1 Potter College For Young Ladies Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by Potter College. This series consists of catalogs, yearbooks and the college newsletter.


Ua94/3/1 Student/Alumni Personal Papers Potter College, Wku Archives Jan 2011

Ua94/3/1 Student/Alumni Personal Papers Potter College, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers relating to Potter College.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 48 [52], Wku Student Affairs May 2006

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 48 [52], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Paul, Corey. Police Need More Hires, New Building
  • Gibson, Adam. Getting’ Their Stress Out – Stresstivus
  • McNamara, Andrew. Housing & Residence Life Finds, Fines Absent Students
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Math Professor to Be New Senate Chair – Michelle Hollis
  • Coulter, Amber. Regents to Vote on Next Year’s Budget
  • Paul, Corey. Western Craftsman Dies at 89 – H.B. Clark
  • The Marsupial Awards
  • Harryman, Gene. Puzzled by Ban from Preston Health & Activities Center
  • Sloan, Jason. The University Wastes Land
  • McNamara, Andrew. Campus Fountain to Be Transformed into …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 47 [51], Wku Student Affairs May 2006

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 47 [51], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Brandenburg, Katie. Commuters Join Global Fight - Uganda
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Student Government Association Budget has $30K Remaining
  • Coulter, Amber. Sigma Alpha Epsilons Break Ground on New House
  • Harrell, Bobby. Searching for Truth, Team Finds Trophies – WKU Forensics Team
  • McNamara, Andrew. Campus Updates, Repairs Picked Based on Priority
  • Wooden, Kevin. Herald Not Responsible for Lack of Student Government Association Enthusiasm on Campus
  • Kerby, Molly. Western Should Not be Deterred by Arson Attacking Cherry
  • BSAs Should be Thanked – Building Service Attendants, Cherry Hall
  • Coulter, Amber. …


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1993

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding the WKU women's basketball team for the 1992-1993 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1992

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1991-1992 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Relations Jan 1991

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1990-1991 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1990

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1989-1990 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1989

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1988-1989 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1988

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1987-1988 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1987

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1986-1987 season.


Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1986

Ua11/2 Lady Toppers Basketball Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU women's basketball team for the 1985-1986 season.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 58, No. 13 Magazine, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1982

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 58, No. 13 Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special homecoming magazine of the College Heights Herald. Includes articles:

  • Judd, Alan. Henry Hardin Cherry
  • Collins, Michael & Wanda Ballard. Notables
  • Dias, Monica. Pauline's
  • The Gospel According to Cherry
  • Francke, Kevin. Tower of Music - Claude Rose
  • Rose, Barry. Robotics, Computers or Ground Zero - Homecoming 2002
  • Bates, Georgia
  • Cravens, Raymond
  • Gilbert, J.T.
  • Helm, Margie
  • McCormack, W.R.
  • Poland, Hugh
  • Tabor, Pauline


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs Feb 1979

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald Magazine, articles in this issue:

  • Holman, Connie. In Search of … Students Discover It’s Never Too Soon to Look for a Job
  • McCord, Tom. Maranatha: Is It Help or Hype? – Maranatha Christian Center
  • Taylor, Beth. A-fillie-ated: Life in the Fast Lane – Brenda Chapman, Julie Yeater


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1968

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Special Homecoming edition.

  • Bennett, Ellen. 'Topper Power' Pervades Pageantry
  • Seven Active Coeds Vie for Crown
  • Jackson, Jeanne. Dorms Decorate for Homecoming
  • Ernest Bianco, Lecturer to Discuss New Math
  • Homecoming Goes Big Time
  • L.T. Smith Stadium is Dedicated Westerner
  • Footballers Boost Campus Spirit
  • Alumni Provide Funds, Awards for Students
  • Western Dedicates Stadium to L.T. Smith, Former Coach


Ua11/2 Cook Twins, Campus Favorites - Press Release, Wku Public Affairs Apr 1948

Ua11/2 Cook Twins, Campus Favorites - Press Release, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press release regarding the Cook Twins, Anna and Betty, WKU cheerleaders in the 1940s.


Ua11/2 Cook Twins Cheerleaders Press Release, Wku Public Affairs Feb 1947

Ua11/2 Cook Twins Cheerleaders Press Release, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press release promoting the Cook Twins, Anna and Betty, WKU cheerleaders in the 1940s.


Ua11/2 The Cook Twins Press Release, Wku Public Affairs Jan 1947

Ua11/2 The Cook Twins Press Release, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Press release regarding the Cook Twins, Anna and Betty who were WKU cheerleaders in the 1940s.


Ua12/2/2 1928 Talisman, Western Kentucky University Jan 1928

Ua12/2/2 1928 Talisman, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

1928 Talisman yearbook.

  • Foreword
  • Dedication – Arndt Stickles
  • Talisman Staff
  • Western Kentucky Teachers’ College
  • The College
  • Faculty
  • Classes
  • Normal / High School Department
  • Organizations / Clubs
  • Features
  • Athletics
  • WKTC Calendar 1927-1928
  • Owsley, Roy. A Word of Thanks
  • Advertisements


Ua94/6/1 Mildred Mcgaw Autograph Book, Mildred Willett Mcgaw Jan 1926

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, …


Ua12/2/2 Vista, Western Kentucky University Jan 1915

Ua12/2/2 Vista, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

1915 Vista yearbook.

  • Greeting
  • Dedication – Henry Cherry
  • The Fort
  • C.S. Brown – Dormitory Manager
  • Faculty & Board of Regents
  • Dreams
  • Class of 1915
  • Senior Editorial
  • Midsummer Nights Dream – Senior Play
  • Privileged? Hardly
  • Alice in Seniorland
  • Class Poem
  • Annual Debate of the Senior Girls
  • Know Em?
  • Owed to Senior Note Books
  • Senior Class Song – We’re a Jolly Band of Seniors
  • Concerning a Senior and Geometry I
  • Ex Parte
  • Class Song
  • Class Will
  • Juniors – Class of 1916
  • Sophomores – Class of 1917
  • Freshmen – Class of 1918
  • Class Editorials, Poems, Prophecies, Songs
  • White Butterfly
  • Effects of the Son …


Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis Jan 1913

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.


Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies May 1909

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

  • Toast to Potter
  • Redmond, Ethel. A Negro Sermon
  • McCurdy, B.O. Never Seem to Be What You Are Not
  • Eastland, May. A New “Brer Rabbit & Brer Possum” Story
  • The Universal Sovereign
  • Postlewaite, Delphia. Pat’s Joke
  • Description of the Azores
  • Sanders, Norah. Ghosts
  • Barr, Corrine. Interpretation of Prometheus Unbound
  • Mitchell, Katherine. The Misfortunes of Rastus
  • Earth’s Pain
  • The Passing of Pleasant Potter College
  • Wilford, John. The Passing of Pleasant J. Potter College …


Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies Mar 1909

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

  • Baker, Louise. Dear Old Potter ‘Way Up on the Hill
  • Givens, Kathryn. Won’t You? Will You? You Are
  • Twashtri – A Tale of India
  • Bartered Birthrights
  • Mitchell, Katherine. Mumps! Mumps! Mumps!
  • Rosser, Elma. Fate’s Sister
  • Mitchell, Katherine. Luigi Cornaro
  • Rats
  • A Day in January
  • Editorial
  • Sigma Iota Chi
  • Beta Sigma Omicron
  • Eta Upsilon Gamma
  • Phi Mu Gamma
  • Lewis, Lena. Ossolian Society
  • Sleadd, Gertrude. Hypatian Society
  • Rosser, Elma. Entertainment
  • Keith, Katherine. YWCA …


Ua98/3 Potter College Graduates, Wku Archives Jan 1909

Ua98/3 Potter College Graduates, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

List of confirmed Potter College graduates. Information compiled from Potter College records and yearbooks.


Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 1, Potter College For Young Ladies Dec 1908

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vii, No. 1, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

  • Editorial
  • The Girl in Brown
  • Keith, Katherine. The Asheville Conference – YWCA
  • Falter, Emma. Report of the Delegate to State Convention of YWCA
  • YWCA Notes
  • The Old Girls Entertain the New
  • New Girls Entertain the Old
  • Reception for Miss Sinclair
  • Givens, Kathryn. Just Like a Girl
  • The Girl Who Laughs
  • The Mammoth Cave Trip
  • Jordan, Katherine. The Boat Trip
  • A Petition
  • To Potter College
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Ossolian Society
  • Hypatian Society
  • Sigma …


Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vi, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies May 1908

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vi, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

  • Editorial
  • Camak, Gerster. The State at Present
  • Burnside, Blanche. Interpretation of Ancient Mariner
  • Falter, Elizabeth. A Nebraska Wooing
  • Booth, Blanche. When Greek Meets Greek
  • Buchanan, Pauline. Why Uncle Josh Unjined
  • What I Would Do If I Were Left Upon My Own Resources – Class of 1911 (PC)
  • The Snow Image – Class of 1912 (PC)
  • Courage
  • YWCA Notes
  • Mitchell, Katherine. The Great Stone Face
  • Commencement Calendar
  • Programmes
  • Senior Class Day Program …


Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vi, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies Mar 1908

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. Vi, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

  • Editorial
  • Norse Mythology
  • The Origin of the Persian Emblems
  • To You
  • Amos, Lutie. Character Study in Mother Goose
  • Mother Goose
  • Keith, Katherine. A Narrow Escape
  • A Puzzle Valentine
  • Postlewaite, Delphia. The Shattering of an Ideal
  • Thanksgiving
  • The Bazaar
  • Hypatian Society
  • YWCA Notes
  • Beta Sigma Omicron
  • Sigma Iota Chi
  • Delta Pi Kappa
  • General Recital
  • In Memoriam – Martha Poynter
  • Personals
  • Baby Party
  • Juniors Entertain – Class of 1909 (PC)
  • Bell, Kathleen. All’s …


Ua98 1908 Potter College Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies Jan 1908

Ua98 1908 Potter College Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

1908 Talisman yearbook produced by the Potter College for Young Ladies.

  • Talisman Staff
  • Teachers & Officers
  • Class of 1908
  • Senior Class History
  • Class Poem – Class of 1908 (PC)
  • Stevens, India. Senior Class Prophecy
  • Parting Song
  • And Some Fell by the Wayside
  • Junior Class – Class of 1909 (PC)
  • Buchanan, Pauline. Junior Class History
  • Sophomore Class – Class of 1910 (PC)
  • Sophomore Class History
  • Freshman Class – Class of 1911 (PC)
  • Freshman Class History
  • Second Academic Class
  • Specials & Irregulars
  • Delta Pi Kappa Sorority
  • Beta Sigma Omicron
  • Pan-Hellenic Council
  • Kentucky Club
  • Girls of the Sunny South
  • Girls of the Golden …