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Ahart, Kelley Annette (Sc 1435), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1435. Paper written by WKU student Kelley A. Ahart, for a history class, based on an interview with Sherry Cowan, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She focuses on life as a teenager in the 1960s in Trigg County, Kentucky.

Kirtley, Brenda Joyce (Sc 1436), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1436. Paper written by WKU student Brenda J. Kirtley, for a history class, based on an interview with John Kirtley, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He focuses on the Depression of 1929 and World War II.

Suddath, Tony Losson (Sc 1425), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1425. Paper written by WKU student Tony Losson Suddath for a history class, based on an interview with his mother Geraldine Suddath, Todd County, Kentucky. She focuses on family life.

Baxter, David Mark (Sc 1434), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1434. Paper written by WKU student, David M. Baxter, for a history class, based on an interview with his grandmother Celia E. Baxter, Laurel County, Kentucky. She discusses everyday life as well as comments on the Depression of 1929.

Weedman, Edward Brent (Sc 1431), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1431. Paper written by WKU student Edward B. Weedman for a history class, based on an interview with his father, who recalls his growing up days in Grayson County, Kentucky.

Ua1b5 The New Faculty 1991-92, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

List of new WKU faculty.

The Charter (July 1991), 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 …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 8, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

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

• Cunningham, Lashafta. Minority Retention too Low at Western, CHE Charges
• Green, Lakisha. Children Receive Love and Hugs from Caring Foster Grandparents
• Donigan, Annecta. Students Anticipate Little Change Despite CHE Visit
• Sims, Antriece. Journalism Family Tradition for Merv, Eleska Aubespin
• Brown, Karen. Commitment, Dedication, Hard Work Make Automobile Dealership Successful - Cornelius Martin
• Brown, karen. Joe Denning Contributes by Serving Community
• Allen, April. Class Meets Class at Corvette Assembly Plant
• Ewing, Brad. AIMS Program Gives Minorities a Shot at Success
• Moon, Aisha. It's Time to …

The Charter (June 1991), 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 …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: The Western World, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

1991 Talisman yearbook with the following articles:

• Wilkerson, Brian. A Welcome Home – Homecoming
• Edwards, Cheryl. Spirited Gatherings . . . Halloween Spawns Creativity
• Buckson, Robin. All Shook Up Over Nothing – New Madrid Fault
• Black, Sam. They’ve Got You Covered – Condoms
• Black, Sam. Raising the Roof – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Hardin, Billy. Student Takes Office – Jeff Goff
• Hadley, Kim. President Takes Notes – Thomas Meredith
• Hadley, Kim. STAR Light – Students Together Against Rape
• Hardin, Billy. Can We Talk? – Counseling Center
• White, Robin. A Time to Heal – Children of America / World
• Frecska, …

The Charter (May 1991), 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 Charter (March 1991), 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 Charter (February 1991), 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 …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1991.

Holloway, Catherine Lee (Sc 1432), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1432. Paper written by WKU student Catherine L. Holloway for a history class, based on an interview with Elizabeth Holloway, Logan County, Kentucky. She chiefly tells about growing up in Logan County in the 1930s and 1940s.

Ua12/8 Chief News, Wku Police

WKU Archives Records

WKU Police departmental newsletter for 1991.

Weber, Beth Ann (Sc 1433), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscript Small Collection 1433. Paper written by WKU student Beth A. Weber for a history class, based on an interview with her father, Jim Weber. He discusses growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on the 1937 flood and the home front during World War II.