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Raney Family Papers, 1841-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection consists of three Raney family Bibles, personal papers of W.H. Raney, three postcards, and five volumes of the "Rainey Times" publication from the early 1980s.

National Society Colonial Dames Xvii Century Records, 1915-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection contains two member rosters, one member directory, and one list of member's ancestors for the National Society Colonial Dames XVII. All of the material was produced between 1969-1983.

Perrin Family Collection, 1926-1983

NEARA finding aids

This collection contains records primarily from Chloe Justus and Henley Anthony "Tony" Perrin. The majority of the collection is school records: report cards, commencement ephemera, and certificates. There are also Cub Scout cards, a photograph, and a teacher's contract.

"The Storm Cellar: A Compass On The Homesteads Of Rural Arkansas," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a copy of "The Storm Cellar: A Compass on the Homesteads of Rural Arkansas," presented by Sarah Brown.

"Missouri And North Arkansas Passenger Cars," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a copy of "Missouri and North Arkansas Passenger Cars" by Jim Wakefield

"When Ancestor Hunting," 1983

Finding aids

This collection contains a newspaper article clipping.

Handley Family Civil War Papers, 1861-1864

Finding aids

This collection contains correspondence and official records concerning Charles W. Handley and his activities with the 6th Cavalry Missouri State Militia between 1861 and 1864, as well as records and an undated manuscript collected at a later date.

George Lehman Hines Family Collection, 1883-1983

Finding aids

This collection contains correspondence, legal documents, photographs, and printed materials belonging to the George Lehman Hines family. Miscellaneous papers contain research materials collected by Carla Hines Coleman.

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Records, 1944-1983

Finding aids

This collection contains the church board, treasurer, and Sunday school records of the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), of Sweet Home, Arkansas, 1944-1983.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 5, Index, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 008, Number 17, December 19, 1983, Grand Valley State University

1983-1984, Volume 8

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

No Easy Answers, Liz Cash

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Searching for a method to effectively punish sex crime offenders, at least three judges have recently ordered convicted rapists and child molesters to take a drug that causes chemical castration in lieu of regular prison sentences.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 008, Number 16, December 12, 1983, Grand Valley State University

1983-1984, Volume 8

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

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 5, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Lanthorn, Vol. 18, No. 16, December 8, 1983, Grand Valley State University

Volume 18, August 25, 1983 - April 26, 1984

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

The Comment, December 8, 1983, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Paul, Steve. Group Opposes Associated Student Government Grade Plan
• Meehan, Mary. Resident Assistants Make One Family’s Christmas Special
• President Donald Zacharias Picks Search Committee – Academic Affairs
• Whitaker, Karen. Financial Aid Won’t be Affected by Decision on Draft Registration
• Award-winning Quilt is Textile of the Month – Kentucky Museum
• Jimmy Feix’s Contributions Won’t be Forgotten
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Santa Claus
• Newton, Tommy. Final Column Self-Serving, Enlightening
• Paul, Steve. Writing False Proposals Could Mean Impeachment
• College Heights Herald Names Editors for Spring
• Harassment Charges …

Interview No. 683, Maxine Steele, Thad Steele

Combined Interviews

How Mr. Steele became a student at the College of Mines; the football program; professors and students; fraternities; St. Patrick's Day activities; t·1rs. Steele's responsibilities; dormitory life; social activities; pranks; the Outstanding Ex banquet in 1968.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mathis, Mark. Four Will Apply to Succeed Jimmy Feix as Head Coach
• Whitaker, Karen. United Black Students President Pleased with Group’s Progress
• Morton, Jamie. Rock ‘n’ Roll Returns with Loverboy Concert
• 10 Named to Search Committee - Football
• Romantics to Perform Tonight
• Associated Student Government Voids Own Procedures
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Associated Student Government
• Bloss, Lou. Friend Shows Searching Student the Meaning of Life
• Reagan, Stanley. Jack Smith, Associated Student Government Thrown Away
• Smith, Jack. Cartoon Aggravates
• Spencer, Bill. We’ve Got it Good …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 008, Number 15, December 5, 1983, Grand Valley State University

1983-1984, Volume 8

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

Lanthorn, Vol. 18, No. 15, December 2, 1983, Grand Valley State University

Volume 18, August 25, 1983 - April 26, 1984

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

The Comment, December 1, 1983, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Evangelical Visitor - December, 1983 Vol. 96. No. 12, Glen A. Pierce

Evangelical Visitor (1887-1999)

Vol. 96. No. 12

Landmark Report (Vol. 4, No. 6), Kentucky Library Research Collections

Landmark Report

Newsletter published by the Landmark Association; this local group advocates the preservation, protection and maintenance of architectural, cultural and archaeological resources in Bowling Green and Warren County, Kentucky.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 11, 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.

The Colonelette (December 1983), 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 …

Expressions Of Grief In South Central Kentucky, 1870-1910, Sue Lynn Arnold

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Through the ages, survivors have experienced loss due to the deaths of their contemporaries. Between 1870 and 1910, the people of south central Kentucky (Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties) used significant expressions of grief. Combining oral history with primary correspondence, journals, scrapbooks and mementos, this study determines the importance that area residents placed on deathbed accounts, the care given the deceased's body, the funeral service, obituaries, resolutions of respect, memorial poetry, condolence letters, photography, memorial cards and pictures, hair wreaths, mourning attire and jewelry, the gravesite, and the tombstone. In almost every instance, south central …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mathis, Mark. Head Football Coach Resigns: Jimmy Feix Says Action in Best Interest
• Newton, Tommy. Vice President Resigns: James Davis Will Return to Teaching
• Collins, Michael. Group Seeks Changes in Greek Row Location
• Opponents of Greek Row Hiding Behind a Façade
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Jimmy Feix Retires
• Bloss, Lou. Evening of Telling Horror Stories Gives One the Creeps
• Thomas, Dot. William Eskridge Story Appreciated
• Spann, Jim. Concert letter Draws Reaction
• Paul, Steve. Fake Bill Prompts Bylaws Change
• Peerman, Tami. Amateurs Get Opportunity to …

Thomas Moran In Utah, Gaell Lindstrom

Faculty Honor Lectures

On July 9, 1873, Thomas Moran wrote to his wife Mary from Salt Lake City: "In the afternoon Powell and I went to Brigham Young's house and I was introduced to all the leading Mormons. There was Brig[ham] Young. Geo. A. Smith second man in power. Bishop Nusser [Musser]. Bishop Cannon. The editor of the Mormon paper and delegate to Congress. Bishop Hooper and some other Mormon high priests. They are very much like the rest of mankind and all smart fellows."l Moran came to Salt Lake via the Union Pacific Railroad to meet John Wesley Powell of Colorado River …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 008, Number 14, November 28, 1983, Grand Valley State University

1983-1984, Volume 8

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