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Dennis O'Brien Collection, 1899-1961

NEARA finding aids

This collection contains a deed of trust, four warranty deeds, and one certificate of record, all relating to 40 acres of land held by John D. Winchester in Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Arkansas Livestock And Poultry Commission Records, 1919-1961

Finding aids

This collection contains Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission material from 1919 and 1961.

Arkansas Tech College Building Report, 1961

Finding aids

This collection contains a report on building needs from Arkansas Polytechnic College to the special committee of the Arkansas State Legislature.

Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission Records, 1939-1961

Finding aids

This collection contains the papers of John C. Sheffield (1888-1958) that relate to his work with the Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission.

Arkansas Tech University/Arkansas Polytechnic College/Second District Agricultural School (Russellville, Ark.), 1949-1961

Finding aids

This collection consists of bulletins, catalogs, and other material related to Arkansas Tech University, formerly known as Arkansas Polytechnic College, in Russellville, Arkansas, from 1949 to 1961.

Alexander Keith Collection, 1906-1961

Finding aids

The collection includes miscellaneous material related to Arkansas and collected by Alexander Keith. Most of the material pertains to land and development in the state. The collection includes maps, books and reports, newspapers, and one photograph.

Secession In Arkansas Article, 1961

Finding aids

This collection contains one typed copy of the paper "Succession in Arkansas," by J.H. Atkinson.

Ku Klux Klan Request For Assistance, 1961

Finding aids

This collection contains one broadside, an appeal for financial assistance by the Ku Klux Klan (Texarkana) in response to a recently-published letter by CORE (Congress of Racial Equality).

Samuel W. Williams Papers, 1814-1961

Finding aids

This collection contains personal and business correspondence, St. John's College documents, Civil War material, and Arkansas State Guard documents. The majority of the correspondence in this collection concerns Samuel Williams and his family and is business related. Also included are Confederate and Union Army muster rolls, rosters, payrolls, receipts, and correspondence.

Pax Yearbook 1961, Subiaco Abbey And Academy

The Pax, 1927; 1946-2020

Yearbook of Subiaco Abbey and Academy for the 1960-1961 school year.

Lucien Darden Atkins Papers, 1902-1961

Finding aids

This collection includes the correspondence, financial and legal documents, memorabilia, printed materials, and photographs of Lucien Darden Atkins. The majority of the material relates to the years Atkins spent in the Philippine Islands.

Arkansas Confederate Home Records, 1907-1961

Finding aids

This collection consists of records of male and female residents of the Arkansas Confederate Home, as well as the Home's registry. Files contain applications, correspondence with relatives, discharges, obituaries, notifications of next of kin, burial instructions, and death certificates. The records are listed in alphabetical order by the patient's last name. The register contains names of patients, dates admitted, dates discharged, dates of death, and related information.

United Press Telephoto Little Rock Crisis Photograph Collection, 1957-1961

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This collection contains photographs depicting people, events, and locations relating the Little Rock Crisis by United Press/United Press International. The descriptions of each photograph are the original narratives provided by United Press/United Press International.

John J. Truemper, Jr., Papers, 1943-1961

Finding aids

This collection contains one photograph album and one box of WWII military records pertaining to John J. Truemper, Jr., aerial observer and navigator with the 508th Bomb Squadron, 351st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. The photograph album covers the period John J. Truemper, Jr., spent in England. Photos include airplanes in flight, aerial views, B-17 bombers, soldiers, civilians, cars, a dog, and group photos of college fraternity and air force soldiers. Documents relate to John J. Truemper, Jr., and his brother Joe B. Truemper.

Joe Wheeler No. 247, United Daughters Of The Confederacy Records, 1898-1961

Finding aids

This collection contains applications, meeting minutes, member lists, ledgers, convention and printed ephemera, and financial and correspondence documents regarding the Joe Wheeler No. 247 chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Dardanelle, Arkansas.

Subiaco Guide 1961, Subiaco Abbey And Academy

The Subiaco Guide, 1902-1992

Course catalog and directory for Subiaco Academy, entitled "The Subiaco Guide," for the 1961-1962 school year.

1961-12-28 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 28, 1961.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 87, Thursday, December 28, 1961, [Number: 31], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

1961-12-21 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 21, 1961.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 87, Thursday, December 21, 1961, [Number: 30], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 87, Thursday, December 14, 1961, [Number: 29], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Hollins Columns (1961 Dec 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Christmas Trees And Rites Abound As Hollins' Christmas Greetings Sound
• Reflections Of Past Times At Hollins
• White Gift Service Collects Amount Exceeding Last Year
• Students Go Far Distances For Vacation
• Hollins Abroaders Will Spend Holidays Away From Paris
• Yule Spirit Jangles Jingle Bells
• Tinsel Can't Make Each Xmas Bright
• Effort Is Evident
• Yuletide Lament

1961-12-14 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 14, 1961.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 41, No. 10-Z251, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features:

• Hilltopics
• Religious News
• Looking Backward
• Alumni News
• Society – Weddings – Engagements
• Round the Hill in Sports
• Social Activities Calendar
• Book Marks
• Speaking of Society

Articles in this Issue:

• Proposed Elementary School to be City-College Cooperative Venture – McNeill School
• Ray Franklin Orchestra to Play for ROTC Ball
• Ogden Oratorical Contests Set for January
• Beware of Speeder Sam
• Oldest Alumni Club Holds Meeting – North Kentucky Alumni Club
• Messiah to be Sung December 17
• Nick Denes Chosen as Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year
• Coach E.A. …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 11, 1961, John Swinton, Linda Carpenter, Dave Carter, Carol Taney, Robin L. Stevenson, Linda Blew, Gerald Morita, Bill Pratt

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Harrisburg calls two U.C. seniors for budget talks • Ursinus College's fourteen "Who's Who" students drawn from entire spectrum of campus activity • Caroling, banquets brighten last college week of 1961 • Weekly circulation up 41% over previous year • Special education speech delivered Tuesday to PSEA • Joint meeting held by science clubs • Senior Bob Allen elected constable in Scranton ward; Ousts incumbent • Christmas communication • Debaters show promise; Sall excels in tourney • College hockey players cited for outstanding skill • Fraternities, sororities spread cheer with orphans' Christmas parties • Editorial: The holiday here • Ursinus …

1961-12-07 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 7, 1961.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 87, Thursday, December 7, 1961, [Number: 28], The Independent, Paul W. Levengood

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[8] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Hollins Columns (1961 Dec 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Hunton To Head Freshman Class
• Early Acceptance Decisions Made By Committee
• Dr. Carpenter Will Lecture On Greek Art
• Mr. Nemerov Will Be Writer-In-Residence
• Hemingway's Style To Be Discussed
• RLA Plans Christmas Program
• Red China To Be Issue For Debate On December 11
• Donate By Doing
• Praise Without Discrimination Is Attacked By Pooh
• Miss Blair To Read Christmas Story
• Generosity Of College Appreciated
• Drama Association To Present Play
• Student Body Now Gives Money At Chapel Service
• Test Results Announced By Dr. French
• Seriograph Prints Are Displayed Here
• 78 Children To Attend RLA Party
• On Campus with Max Shulman

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 41, No. 9-Z251, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features:

• Hilltopics
• Religious News
• Looking Backward
• Alumni News
• Society – Weddings – Engagements
• Round the Hill in Sports
• Social Activities Calendar
• Book Marks
• Speaking of Society

Articles in this Issue:

• Ground Broken for Academic-Athletic Building to Tune of Dixie – Diddle Arena
• Mr. & Miss Elected for Each Class
• Student Advisory Council Elects Officers & Executive Committee
• Die Machine Captures 1^st for Class – Western Area Vocational School
• Annual Christmas Party Set for December 11
• Campus Favorites to be Chosen for 1961-62 Year
• Western Receives $20,906 Grant …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1961, John Swinton, John B. Piston, Anne Mendelson, Robin L. Stevenson, Carole Smith, Marcy Destefano, Gerald Morita

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Philip began choral tradition with one hundred voices in '38 • Handel's oratorio written in Dublin; German's contemporaries judged his operas best • "Wedding present" is job well done • Temple psych professor to speak tonight to PSEA • Wide experience, rich talent apply to Thursday's "Messiah" soloists • Ursinus' 24th "Messiah" hails Christmas season • Who's Who accepts fourteen students • Directors approve insurance policy • Grant, Draeger crowned lord, lady; Griffin named '62 permanent prexy • "Y" executive sees need for more YMCA publicity • Lists posted this week for Christmas banquet • Editorial: Full house; Distributor …