Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

History Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Women's History

2008

Bowling Green

Articles 1 - 3 of 3

Full-Text Articles in History

Gossom, Cora Eliza, 1866-1926 (Sc 1741), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2008

Gossom, Cora Eliza, 1866-1926 (Sc 1741), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1741. Letter to Cora Eliza Gossom, 12 November 1884, from her mother Mildred (Ballenger) Gossom, Glasgow Junction, Kentucky; photocopy of photograph of Gossom home; obituary for Mary (Mrs. Charles A.) Gossom.


Underwood, Johanna Louisa, 1840-1923 (Sc 1722), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 2008

Underwood, Johanna Louisa, 1840-1923 (Sc 1722), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1722. Diary kept 10 December 1860 to 8 September 1862 by Johanna "Josie" Louisa Underwood, eldest daughter of a prominent pro-Union family in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She vividly records her thoughts and activities about Bowling Green's occupation by Confederate troops, the harassment of her family, strained friendships, and the destruction of her home.


Gossom, Lelia Emmaline, 1865-1937 (Sc 1700), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2008

Gossom, Lelia Emmaline, 1865-1937 (Sc 1700), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1700. Photocopy of a daily diary kept by Lelia Emmaline Gossom, Bowling Green, Kentucky. She discusses shopping excursions downtown, courtship, fashion, and general community events. The handwriting is quite difficult to read.