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Lesson Plan, 11th Grade, Bernice Barrón
Lesson Plan, 11th Grade, Bernice Barrón
Spring Workshop May 2020
TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): 16B Identify the causes of the Great Depression, including impact of tariffs and the world trade, stock market speculation, bank failures, and the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve System. 16C Analyze the effects of the Great Depression on the U.S. Economy and society such as widespread unemployment.
Lesson objective(s): 1.Students will analyze the impact of "The Port of Brownsville" on the Rio Grande Valley (RGV's) economy, and globalization (1936). 2.Students will analyze the impact of "Charro Days" in the RGV's culture and local businesses (1938-2020). 3. Students will create their own bell ringer, …
Kentucky Historical Society - Frankfort, Kentucky (Sc 3422), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kentucky Historical Society - Frankfort, Kentucky (Sc 3422), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3422. Letters to retired WKU faculty member Frances Richards, Franklin, Kentucky, from the Kentucky Historical Society. Most relate to Simpson County’s participation in ceremonies and programs commemorating the 175th anniversary of Kentucky statehood. Includes Governor Edward T. Breathitt’s proclamation and calendars of statewide events. Also includes 1958 letters with biographical data from Secretary-Treasurer Charles F. Hinds, delivered in advance of his speaking engagement at WKU.
Kentucky High School Speech League (Sc 3421), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kentucky High School Speech League (Sc 3421), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3421. "Kentucky High School Speech League Bulletin," 24 January 1942, with a list of Kentucky literature, poetryand orations for use in speech festivals during Kentucky’s sesquicentennial celebrations; monograph titled “Kentucky Literature for Speech Contests,” possibly written by WKU faculty member Frances Richards, with suggested readings and commentary; and a 1947 bibliography of selections from Kentucky literature.
Cox, Hal Z., 1883-1952 (Sc 3414), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Cox, Hal Z., 1883-1952 (Sc 3414), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3414. Poem, “Old Kentucky,” written by Hodgenville, Kentucky native Hal Z. Cox in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of Kentucky statehood. Includes a 2011 newspaper article about Cox.
Burch, Kelly Calvert, B. 1964 (Sc 3001), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Burch, Kelly Calvert, B. 1964 (Sc 3001), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3001. Script for a one-act play titled “Allen County: A Work in Progress” written by Kelly C. Burch in commemoration of the bicentennial of Allen County’s formation in 1815. Includes script, program, DVD, and news clipping about the play’s performance on 28 June 2015 at Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Womi Radio - Owensboro, Kentucky (Ct 2042), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Womi Radio - Owensboro, Kentucky (Ct 2042), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Cassette Tape 2042. Recording of an online observation of the tenth anniversary of the WOMI radio station in Owensboro, Kentucky. Includes greeting from the mayor, county judge executive and WOMI’s president as well as the reading of congratulatory telegrams and letters from other dignitaries.
Current Events Club - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 543), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Current Events Club - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 543), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 543. Minutes, yearbooks, administrative papers and program information relating to the Current Events Club, a ladies literary club in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that was founded in 1902.
Guide To Ac023 - Collection Of Anniversaries And Celebrations, Jona Whipple
Guide To Ac023 - Collection Of Anniversaries And Celebrations, Jona Whipple
Finding Aids
The Chicago-Kent College of Law was founded in 1888 as “The Evening Law Class.” The first record of an anniversary celebration at Chicago-Kent was the 75th Anniversary, which took place in 1963, followed by the 80th in 1967, the Centennial in 1987, and the 125th Anniversary in 2013. Each anniversary was marked with celebratory events, dedications, and programs to commemorate the Law School’s history. Past school-wide celebrations at Chicago-Kent have included “Chicago-Kent Day,” declared in 1961 by Mayor Richard J. Daley, and the events of Dedication Year in 1992, when the Law School moved into the building …
Harris, George Calvin, 1840-1928 (Sc 1177), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Harris, George Calvin, 1840-1928 (Sc 1177), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1177. Incoming letter to George Calvin Harris, Simpson County, Kentucky, 1891, from the Lexington Chamber of Commerce promoting the idea of a State Centennial Exposition to be held in Lexington; also includes remittance postcard from Phi Delta Theta, 1883, and explanatory note from the donor, 1979.
Greensburg Presbyterian Church - Greensburg, Kentucky (Sc 2742), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Greensburg Presbyterian Church - Greensburg, Kentucky (Sc 2742), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2742. Script titled “Historical Drama Written for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Greensburg Presbyterian Church” in Greensburg, Kentucky. Also includes a homily by Reverend James E. Evans entitled “Rousing the Saints.”
Wells, Joseph William, 1881-1974, Et Al. (Sc 2719), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wells, Joseph William, 1881-1974, Et Al. (Sc 2719), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2719. Script for a pageant titled “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” presented at the Burkesville, Kentucky Sesqui-centennial celebration held on 13-20 August 1960. The play highlights the history of Burkesville and surrounding communities.
Whitaker, Francis J., 1916-1994 (Mss 406), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Whitaker, Francis J., 1916-1994 (Mss 406), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans of selected items (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 406. Correspondence, research notes and manuscript articles of Francis J. “Thomas” Whitaker, a Benedictine monk who lived and worked at St. Maur’s Priory, formerly the South Union Shaker Village in Logan County, Kentucky, from 1954-1988. He amassed a large collection of photocopied research material on the South Union community as well as other Shaker villages and museums in the United States. Also includes his research on various Catholic topics.
Manassas: On The Road Again, John M. Rudy
Manassas: On The Road Again, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
A few months ago I took a quick jaunt to Carlisle to see the Pennsylvania Civil War Sesquicentennial roadshow. I was heartily impressed with the quality of interpretation and exhibit design. For a rolling exhibit which needs to fold in upon itself, it was very rich and powerful. Jared Frederick, proprietor of History Matters had a nice roundup of what that exhibit comprises.
Manassas: Heat Of The Moment, John M. Rudy
Manassas: Heat Of The Moment, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
Before I go any further, I need to make something clear: they tried. Oh, they tried so hard. The deck was stacked against them and they gave it the old Harvard try. Heat, a weekday and more... They tried so valiantly. But they came up short. [excerpt]
Ua1b2/1/6 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Gertrude Bale
Ua1b2/1/6 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Gertrude Bale
WKU Archives Records
Interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Gertrude Bale, retired music education teacher.
Ua1b2/1 Proclamation, Kentucky. Senate
Ua1b2/1 Proclamation, Kentucky. Senate
WKU Archives Records
Proclamation in honor of the centennial celebration of Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky Universities. The two schools were chartered jointly in 1906. The proclamation is signed by David Williams, Brett Guthrie and Ed Worley.
Ua1b2/1/4 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Ray Buckberry
Ua1b2/1/4 Oral History, Paula Trafton, Ray Buckberry
WKU Archives Records
Interview conducted by Paula Trafton with Ray Buckberry, WKU alum.
Ua1b2/1 War & Wku, Kim Purvis
Ua1b2/1 War & Wku, Kim Purvis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A paper regarding how WKU was affected by war during the 20th century, includes an overview of protest movements and underground newspapers in the late 1960's.
Ua1b2/1 Student Government History, Nadia Deleon
Ua1b2/1 Student Government History, Nadia Deleon
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief overview of the growth of student government at WKU written for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.
Ua1b2/1 Student Life Powerpoint Presentation, Kim Purvis
Ua1b2/1 Student Life Powerpoint Presentation, Kim Purvis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation of research process and findings regarding student life at WKU.
Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown
Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding research methodology, sources and findings regarding WKU and its relationship with the Bowling Green community. Includes information regarding the African-American community, Jonesville.
Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
List of WKU buildings that no longer exist giving date built, brief description, date razed and a list of sources.
Ua1b2/1 Greek Societies, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Greek Societies, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Brief history of fraternities and sororities at WKU with references.
Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown
Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding the history of WKU athletics, research methodologies and sources used.
Ua1b2/1 Alcohol Abuse At Wku, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Alcohol Abuse At Wku, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Brief overview of the impact of alcohol on the WKU student body with a list of sources.
Ua1b2/1 The Geographical History Of Western Kentucky University, Ali Wright, Kim Tharpe
Ua1b2/1 The Geographical History Of Western Kentucky University, Ali Wright, Kim Tharpe
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding the geographical layout of WKU, changes in landscape plans, buildings and landmarks.
Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes
Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief history of Ogden College which includes a timeline of events, history, images and overview of research process.
Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson
Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
History of Potter College women's college which predated WKU.
Ua1b2/1 Clearance Jeanette Interview, Riley Jones
Ua1b2/1 Clearance Jeanette Interview, Riley Jones
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Paper describing research process and preparation for oral history interview with Clearance Jeanette.
Ua1b2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Daniel Lee Starnes
Ua1b2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Daniel Lee Starnes
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief history of Western Kentucky University created for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.