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First Pyramid Life Building Notebook, 1977

Finding aids

This notebook contains information about the First Pyramid Life Building, including rent estimates, floor plans, correspondence, and a news release announcing the sale of the building to Patrick Associates, Ltd.

Peggy Lloyd Collection, 1943-1977

Finding aids

The materials in this collection are dated from 1943 to 1977.

Interview No. 480, Antonio Maldonado

Combined Interviews

Experiencias durante la Revolucion Mexicana.

Interview No. 342.1, José Ramírez

Combined Interviews

Su niñez cerca de San Pedro, Coahuila; el ferrocarril en Coahuila, la Revolución Mexicana; anecdotas acerca de Venustiano Carranza; la Influenza Española de 1918; la devaluación del peso; opinions acerca de varios tópicos.

Born in Coahuila; childhood and youth years on an hacienda near San Pedro; railroads in the area during the early years; the Mexican Revolution; attack on San Pedro in 1914 by Villistas; banditry and government efforts to eradicate it; exodus of the rich from Torreon; anecdotes about Carranza; 1918 Spanish Flu; peso devaluations; opinions on various current topics.

Tape in Spanish.

Evangelical Visitor - December 25, 1977 Vol. Xc. No. 24., John E. Zercher

Evangelical Visitor (1887-1999)

Vol. XC. No. 24.

Interview No. 546, Julio Limon S.

Combined Interviews

Datos biograficos; informacion sobre la Revolucion Mexicana; opinion sobre la devaluacion del peso y los indocumentados. (Este transcrito contiene terminos dialecticos usados en el sureste de Estados Unidos y han sido escritos tal y como la persona entrevistada los uso.)

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 002, Number 14, December 19, 1977, Grand Valley State University

1977-1978, Volume 2

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Interview No. 492, María Rivera

Combined Interviews

Historia, tradiciones, folklórico y la vida en Socorro en los 1930s y 1940s; el Programa Bracero; opiniones sobre indocumentados.

Ua60/3/3 December Commissioning Exercises Program, Wku Military Science

WKU Archives Records

Program for ROTC commissioning exercises.

Ua68/8/2 Frances Richards Oral History, James Bennett, Lowell Harrison

WKU Archives Records

An interview on December 14, 1977 with Frances Richards, WKU alum and English professor 1925-1964 conducted by Lowell Harrison and James Bennett.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Halicks, Richard. Semi-Literacy Becoming Fad?
• Eblen, Tom. Dorm Reformers Find Change Slow
• McCord, Tom. Increases in Tuition Predicted
• Sanders, Linda. Report Says Operating Budget Little Changed from Last Year
• Solider Convicted of Assault on West Hall Resident Dec. 3
• Remedial Class is Unfortunate but Necessary
• Editorial Cartoon: Students as Monkeys, Gibbons
• Halicks, Richard. Another Editor Another Farewell
• Waggoner, Gayle. Grad Student in Brazil Has Full-Bright Experience
• Winter, Janice. Dorm Reform is Game
• Engel, Jeff. Likes L’esprit
• Schlensker, Karla. Supports Editorial
• Henry, Gary. Clarifies Stand
• Judd, …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 002, Number 13, December 12, 1977, Grand Valley State University

1977-1978, Volume 2

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Evangelical Visitor - December 10, 1977 Vol. Xc. No. 23., John E. Zercher

Evangelical Visitor (1887-1999)

Vol. XC. No. 23.

Interview No. 757, Carmen Mares

Combined Interviews

Su educación en Cd. Juárez; sus trabajos como doméstica en Cd. Juárez; los braceros; cómo adquirió su residencia en Estados Unidos; sus trabajos como doméstica en Estados Unidos; sus experiencias con sindicatos laborales.

(Nota: Este transcrito contiene términos dialécticos usados en el suroeste de Estados Unidos y han sido escritos tal y como la persona entrevistada al igual que la persona desarrollando la entrevista los usaron.)

Born and raised in Juarez, she tells of her experiences as a hotel maid and domestic in Mexico and the United States, and the acquisition of her Green Card.

Ua12/2/1 L'Esprit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of College Heights Herald featuring student poets and artists.

• Metzger, Bill. A Lone Autumn
• Riley, Sheila. Untitled Poem
• Benson, Stevie. Save the Children
• Medley, Joy. Brown Like Me
• Medley, Joy. From the Desk of . . . Contemplation
• Hamilton, Emily. Untitled Poem
• Simpson, George. From My Grave in the Hills
• Cole, Paul. I Am Third
• Ribar, Richard. The Facts are Wrong

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Kerrick, Sara. Fix-Up Orders Cramp Budget – Handicapped Persons Assistance Act
• Holiday Housing Available
• Watkins, Linda. Disappointed: America Lonely Place for Nigerian – Folashade Edun
• Vincent, Robin. Little Hope Seen for Better Darkrooms
• Man Convicted on Burglary Charge
• Wage Situation is Complex
• Editorial Cartoon: WKU Students Minimum Wage Increase, Gibbons
• McCaleb, Cindy. Outhouse Tradition is Hol(e)ly
• Randall, Becky. Bionic Landlord Fails to Rescue Tenants
• Sherwin, Sharon. Insulted by Letter
• Obermark, Peter. Doesn’t Care
• Okpala, Amon. Wants Restrictions
• Davis, Daniel. Calls Story Shoddy
• Williams, Tim. Wants …

Interview No. 704, María De La O

Combined Interviews

Life history of Maria de la 0; recollections of Francisco Villa; the Depression; Prohibition.

*Note: The interview is mainly in Spanish but the transcript has been translated into English.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wolfe, Bill. Westerner Ordered Not to Burn Coal
• Young, Monte. Work-Study Wages Won’t be Increased
• Halicks, Richard. Lightning Darkens City – Blackout Lasts 24 Minutes
• White, Don. At the Monastery – Abbey of Our Lady of Getsemani
• Wolfe, Bill. Good Science Fiction Films Fit in Flea’s Navel, Author Says – Ben Bova
• Switch to Fuel Oil Unfair, Too Costly
• Editorial Cartoon: Eagle University, Gibbons
• Halicks, Richard. Parade Passes . . . Finally
• Chick, Blair. Scriptures are Manual to Find Perfect Balance
• Clark, John. Critical of …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 002, Number 12, December 5, 1977, Grand Valley State University

1977-1978, Volume 2

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Interview No. 760, Miguel Martínez

Combined Interviews

Su vida en México; como se hizo bracero; como adquirió su tienda; el costo de vida actualmente.

(Nota: Este transcrito contiene términos dialécticos usados en el suroeste de Estados Unidos y han sido escritos tal y como la persona entrevistada al igual que la persona desarrollando la entrevista los usaron)

Tells about his experiences working as a farmer and shopkeeper in Mexico and how he became a bracero in the United States.

Lanthorn, Vol. 10, No. 10, December 1, 1977, Grand Valley State University

Volume 10, September 22, 1977 - June 1, 1978

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

The Comment, December 1, 1977, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, Number 12, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, Number 11, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (December 1977), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

The Masterless Society: Observations On American Democracy By Alexis De Tocqueville, James Tyrie Jr.

Government theses

French political theorist Alexis de Tocqueville’s views concerning American democracy were examined in order to discern key aspects of democratic thought and practice in America. Tocqueville found certain fundamental premises such as individual freedom and “equality of conditions” at the base of democracy in America. From these basic premises come several paradoxical results, namely the masterless society, economic materialism and “tyranny of the majority.” These paradoxes are controlled by safeguards of associations, the press and the judiciary within the system. It was found that Tocqueville’s detachment and foresight give his thought greater meaning than that of many contemporary social and …

Pamphlet: Epping Forest. December, 1977

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

A pamphlet on the history of Epping Forest. Box 4, Folder 11

Interview No. 554, Ed Quinn

Combined Interviews

Experiences as a management person in a twin plant; views of life in Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras; Spanish language radio on the border.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Ii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies committee regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Halicks, Richard. The Hunt: Student Placement Center Gets Set for Jobs Search
• Halicks, Richard. Revamp Plans Indefinite Eagle’s Flight Altered – Ft. Campbell Eagle University
• Eblen, Tom. Panel to Report on Petition – Housing
• Pearce-Ford President Quits – Tom Battle
• Grad Student Wins Award – Richard VanEnk
• Western Nonresidents Get Non Welcome Feeling
• Editorial Cartoon: Tuition Increase - Gibbons
• Grads May Wealther Better With New Placement Center
• Risdon. Peter. Dissatisfied by David Vance
• Vance, David. Vance Explains View
• Alford, Emery. Wants Arts Coverage
• Condit, Thomas. …