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Coombs Family Collection (Mss 349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 349. Correspondence, photographs, business records and miscellaneous papers of the Coombs, Robertson and related families of Warren and Simpson counties in Kentucky and of Alabama, Texas and Tennessee. Includes correspondence, personal papers and research of Elizabeth Robertson Coombs, librarian at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University. Several documents from this collection have been scanned are available for viewing by clicking on the "Additional Files" below.

Ferguson, Nora (Young), 1882-1969 (Mss 379), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 379. Personal and family correspondence, papers, and genealogical research materials of Nora (Young) Ferguson, a native of Richardsville, Warren County, Kentucky. Includes original land, estate and guardianship records, and other early county records which Mrs. Ferguson was permitted to remove from the Warren County Courthouse for microfilming prior to its renovation in 1957. Click on "Additional Files" below to see receipts from the Warren County "Poor House."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Governor Paul Patton Delivers Blow to Higher Education
• Riley, Jason. Cassandra Pinnick Not Afraid to Share Opinions
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Board of Regents Hires Firm to Find President
• James Ramsey Stays at Western
• Well Done, Lady Toppers
• Ray Mendel & Joy Gramling. Regents Actions Appropriate
• Lucas, Fred. Al Gore’s Virtue, Like Finance Reform, a Misconception
• Marsh, John. Technology Holds Back Typing Soldier
• Lenz, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Batcheldor, Matt. Student Government Association Gives Rides to Students
• Stamper, John. Four More Years – Bill Clinton
• Miller, Nerissa. Students Divided Along Racial Lines
• Lenz, Rebecca. Credit Card Companies Target Students
• We’re Dealing with a Warped Mind
• With Cherry Hall Under the Weather, Inspections Are Vital
• Brown, Karen. Education, English Real Issue, Not Ebonics
• Stamper, John. Inauguration Reveals More Than Politics
• Hutchins, Chris. Gen …

The Greens Of Falls Of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, Hugh Ridenour

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of writing about the Greens of Falls of Rough is to record the extraordinary lives of three generations of a prominent, but somewhat neglected, Kentucky family that contributed greatly to the history of the Commonwealth. This family’s activities parallel that history in social, economic and political aspects from the state’s inception to the 1960s.

In addition, this thesis should alleviate a pervasive misunderstanding regarding the identity of Willis Green, founder of the Greens of Falls of Rough. Mr. Green, a prominent Kentuckian in his own right, has been confused with another Kentuckian, a Willis Green of Danville. The …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Batchelor, Matt. Student Issues Key – Presidential Election
• Lega, Stephen. Bill Clinton Gets Four More
• Lucas, Fred. Ross Perot Helps Stall Bob Dole
• Hall, Jason. More Dumps Discovered on Western’s Farm
• Lega, Stephen & Fred Lucas. Regents Retreat to Talk of Future Goals, Policies
• No Matter Your Choice, Support President
• Zirnheld, Stephanie. Tired of Racist Articles
• Hutchins, Chris. Poems’ Verse Makes Student Curse
• Armstrong, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• LaBelle, Charboneé. T-Shirts Signify Pain of Violence – Clothesline Project
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Stumping in the Park – Tipper Gore
• Lucas, Fred. Women’s Roles Increasing
• Filter Through Muddy Campaigns
• DeArmond, Allison. Thanks to Michelle Browning
• Simmons, Darryn. War Approaching Between the Races
• Baker, Emily. Comedian Dampens School Spirit, Event – Vic Henley
• Gailor, Andrew. Steve Beshear for Students
• Melton, Shana. Greeks About Bonds
• Lucas, Fred. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• VanWinkle, Cara. Group Mourns Its Loss – Kappa Sigmas
• Back, Shannon. A Step Above the Rest – African American Greeks
• Lega, Stephen. Third Party Provides an Alternative for Voters
• Hall, Jason. Diddle: Dedication Continues Despite Rain – E.A. Diddle Memorial Park
• Stamper, John. Student Worker, 48, Dies After Apparent Heart Attack in Garrett – Jerry Kelly
• Speakers on Campus Add Spice
• Westwood, Thomas. More …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. DUI: Law Puts Brakes on Underage Drinking
• Lucas, Fred. Students Break Stereotypes of Voter Apathy
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Effects of Childhood Abuse Often Perpetuate Cycle
• Davis, Rochelle. Temple Grandin Succeeds Despite Living with Autism
• New DUI Law Unfair to Those Under Age
• Bryant, Betty. Student Perseveres
• Lott, Charles. Parking No Problem at Health Service
• Simmons, Darryn. Interracial Dating Should be From Heart
• Brewer, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• VanWinkle, Cara. Kappa Sigmas Banned – Hazing
• Stamper, John. Girl’s Body Found – Morgan Violi
• VanWinkle, Cara. Meeting’s Legality Raises Questions – Kappa Sigma
• Hall, Jason. Finance: Candidates Sing Same Song on Student Issues
• Hazing is Intolerable
• Moats, Bill. Apology in Order
• Shannon, Rick. Michelle Browning, Jack Kevorkian Are Both Wrong
• Brewer, Jerry. Negro National Anthem Should be Appreciated by All
• Brown, Karen. City …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
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• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Debate Panel Proclaims Bob Dole Victor
• Lega, Stephen. Plan’s Revision on Hold – Desegregation Working Group
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Protective Orders Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
• Mayo, Travis. Dean Brings South Africa to Western – Howard Bailey
• Students Need Both Sides to Make Choice
• Sudborough, Gary. CIA Not Doing Job
• Longwell, Tom. Don’t Attack Religion
• Browning, Michelle. People Have Right to Quality of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Jack Kemp Pushes Tax Cut
• Blanford, Scarlet. One World Many Cultures, No Barriers – International Festival
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Coming Out Day Stresses Diversity and Education
• Stamper, John. Vigil Stirs Haunting Memories – Alcohol Awareness Week
• Hall, Jason. Committee to Investigate Dumping – WKU Farm
• Student Government Association Resolution Needs Student Support
• Bell, Thomas. Constitution Protects Freedom of Religion
• Carr, Kip. Thanks to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason & John Stamper. Battle for the 1996 Ballot
• Lucas, Fred. Jack Kemp to Rally Students Today
• Lega, Stephen. Buddhist Choir: When You Hear It, You’ll Know – International Festival
• Blandford, Scarlet. Bowling Green Tastes International Flavor
• Domestic Violence a Reality
• Dicker, Regina. Parking a Hassle, Guide is Needed
• Holloway, Todd. Commentary Wrong
• Leonard, Kim. Reward Judge for Doing Good – Joe Huddleston …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Classic Moment – Sean Dollman
• Back, Shannon. Runner: Man Uses Disability as an Advantage – Bruce Law
• VanWinkle, Cara. Delta Tau Delta: Pledge Exposure Lands Three in Jail, Community Service
• Hall, Jason. Little Texas Kicks a Little at Finale
• Mains, Brian. Micah Martin Rolls Across the Finish Line for Fourth Year in Classic
• Police Tow Cars from Flooded Lot
• Sexual Harassment Not …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Carjacker Suspect Wanted in Two States – Steven Woolbright
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Kentucky Legislators in Favor of Bill – Same-sex Marriage
• Baker, Emily. Pain: Students Learn to Shape Lives Around Migraines
• Crime Strikes Close to Home
• Knaul, Krista. Congress Followed Will of Majority
• Camplin, Troy. Ms. Flanagan Ignorant
• Simmons, Darryn. Rapper’s Death Brings Lesson to All
• Lega, Stephen. Bill of Rights Update Needed …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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Articles in this issue:

• Stamper, John. Hurricane Fran
• VanWinkle, Cara. Bill Clinton Rules Favored – Tobacco
• Baker, Emily. Life With Diabetes is Bittersweet for Many Students
• VanWinkle, Cara. Olympics: Greek Pledges Keep Spirit Alive
• Signs of a World Becoming Less Humane
• Browning, Michelle. Cancer: Protect Yourself from Harmful Rays
• Hall, Jason. Board of Regents Get Frowns, Stars from Students
• Simmons, Darryn. Purpose of Armed Services Questioned
• Miller, Kristen. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• Lega, Stephen. Sophomores May Have to Live in Dorms
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Favors Housing Idea
• Wright, Jennifer. Futures Burning at Stake – Tobacco Farming
• Lucas, Fred. Rousing Republicans
• Dorm Proposal Doesn’t Address Problems
• Howell, Jay. Mike Esposito is Wrong About Republicans
• Howard, Jake. Unwarranted Police Searches Wrong
• Crume, Angela. Point in Commentary Needs to be Clarified
• Hall, Jason. Provide-A-Ride Hinges on Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Lucas, Fred. Parties Seeking Identity – U.S. Presidential Campaign
• Stamper, John. Tobacco Road – A Journey to the Harvest
• Leonard, Kim. Kristen Miller Makes Plan to Drive Party-Goers Home
• Leonard, Kim. Student Government Association Gives More Money to Campus Clubs
• Night Owls Can Now Flock to the Library
• Bradley, Ryan. Commentary Didn’t Have Facts Straight
• Esposito, Mike. Voters Offered Two Major Differences
• Howard, Jake. …

Ua3/4/8/3 Dero Downing Interview, Dero Downing

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Dero Downing interviewed regarding Wilson Wyatt.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

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• Just a Second
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• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• Hall, Jason. Board of Regents to Vote on $25 Fee Increase
• Lucas, Fred. Debate Reflects Attitudes – Student Government Association
• Stamper, John. Pageant Showcases Women’s Talents – Miss Black Western
• Lega, Stephen. God in Politics
• Wright, Jennifer. Ohio Militia Member Supports Non-Violence – J.J. Johnson
• Hall, Jason. Senate Passes Ethics Code One Year After Proposal
• Treatment of Men, Women Not Equal
• Spears, Andy. Elect …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

Regular features include:

• Just a Second
• Campus Line
• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• Becker, Lori. Students Look at Beliefs
• Goetz, Kristina. Students Celebrate University of Kentucky Win
• Lucas, Fred. Student Government Association: Greeks Disproportional
• Goetz, Kristina. Legislators Raise Cost of Construction Projects
• Hall, Jason. Psychology Professors’ Invention Tests Reaction Ability
• Student Government Association Candidates Full of Empty Promises
• Hines, Brett. Student Discouraged by Others’ Actions
• Craig, Ryan. Kentuckians, State the Best in America
• Simons, Darryn. American Dream …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

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• Just a Second
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• For the Record / Crime Reports
• People Poll
• Sports
• Diversions
• Movie Reviews
• Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

• LaBelle, Charboneé. Hazing: Fraternity Punished for Prank – Phi Delta Theta
• Simmons, Darryn. Speaker Assisted Martin Luther King with Dream – Alan Anderson
• Simmons, Darryn. Simply Comply
• Hutchins, Chris. Larry Bradley, Friend of Many, Dies at 69
• Lucas, Fred. Pat Buchanan Wins New Hampshire, Worries Party
• People Need to Watch Thomas Meredith, Earl Fischer
• Bell, Thomas. Police Shouldn’t be Patrolling Dorms
• Morgan, Julia. Herald’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 71, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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• People Poll
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Articles in this issue:

• Goetz, Kristina. Bill Doesn’t Ban Guns on Campus
• Wright, Jennifer. Officers to Patrol Dorms
• Root, Tonya. Bull Market: Rodeo Ropes in Crowd
• LaBelle, Charboneé. Search Committee Narrows Choice to Four – Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Lucas, Fred. Bob Dole Wins Iowa Caucus; Pat Buchanan, Lamar Alexander Fare Well
• Student Government Association Should Ditch Pie-in-the-sky Idea – Skywalk
• Gravot, Josh. Sorry for Hazing – …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 4, No. 1, Wku Journalism

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Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Cobble, Eugene. Jesse Jackson: The Pros & Cons of Chances in '88
• Stewart, Nikita. Scoutchie: Local Barber Pleases Himself, Customers from All Walks of Life
• Richardson, Jeffery. Disease Has Workers Worried Over Health - Corvette Plant
• Butler, Darcie. Secretary Enjoys Work with Judge - Jackie Lively
• Johnson, Felicia. Howard Bailey Cares About People
• Briggs, Andrea. Shirley Malone's Goal is Enhancing Opportunities
• Richardson, Jeffery. Employees Tell Painful Stories
• Rucker, Taisha. Alan Anderson & Civil Rights are Perfect Match
• Butler, Darcie. WKU Lagging but Still Hopes …

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - G Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 140 topics beginning with G ranging from G.I. Bill to Gymnastics.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - D Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 139 topics beginning with D ranging from Dad's Day to Duplication.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - P Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 134 topics beginning with P ranging from P.O.W. to Purpose.

The Public Career Of Maurice Hudson Thatcher, Randy Ream

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The public career of Maurice Hudson Thatcher was wedded to one of the most interesting epochs in Kentucky history and Kentucky politics. From 1895, with his election as county clerk of Butler County, to his defeat for the United States Senate in 1932, Maurice Thatcher was intimately involved in almost every statewide political campaign. He participated in the rise of the Republican party to a point where it was a definite force in state politics and won almost as many statewide races as it lost. He also participated in the party’s relegation to minority status with the advent of the …

Thomas Jefferson And The West, Denise Baker

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

From his childhood on the fringe of the Virginia frontier until his years of retirement at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson displayed a special interest in the vast expanse of land stretching westward. The land provided the ideal place for the expansion of Jefferson’s dream of an American empire for liberty. He viewed the continent as the home of an agrarian nation living under the principles of democracy.

Chapter one is introductory in nature, linking Jefferson’s ideals to his interest in the West. Chapter two concentrates on his early contributions to the West. Emphasis is placed on land speculation, the western land …

Ua64/25/5/4 Scrapbook, Wku Army Rotc

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Scrapbook regarding WKU Army ROTC for the school year 1980-1981, includes articles regarding: Fred LaRoque, Iranian hostages, mountaineering, Gary Berger and Tommy Lancaster.