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Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Tangerine Bowl, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the Tangerine Bowl.

Ua3/3/1 General Area Map - Jonesville Project Area - Scheme 1, Scruggs & Hammond

WKU Archives Records

General Area Map, Jonesville Project Area, Bowling Green, Kentucky, Scheme I, scale 1" = 800" by Scruggs & Hammond of Lexington, Kentucky, nd, 1 sheet, 11 1/2" x 12". The map is oriented looking northward. The boundaries are the L&N railroad on the northeast, 14th Street on the North, US31W By-pass on the west and Maryland & Woodland Streets on the south.

The map was filed with documents dating from 1961-1965. The agreement allowing WKU's acquisition of the Jonesville property is dated 1963.

Ua3/3/1 Unnamed Map Of Wku & Jonesville Property, Unknown

WKU Archives Records

Unnamed map by unknown cartographer of Western Kentucky University and Jonesville property to be acquired through urban renewal, 1 sheet, 23 1/2" x 15". There is no legend. The map is oriented to the southwest. The boundaries are 14th Street on the northeast, Chestnut & State Street and Normal Drive on the east, University Drive on the southwest, the L&N railroad on the north and US68 on the northwest.

The map was filed with documents dating from 1961-1965. The agreement allowing WKU's acquisition of the Jonesville property is dated 1963.

Ua3/3/1 Unnamed Map Of Wku & Jonesville Property, Unknown

WKU Archives Records

Unnamed map by unknown cartographer of Western Kentucky University and Jonesville property to be acquired through urban renewal, 1 sheet, 22" x 15". Legend includes existing and proposed buildings and proposed streets. The map is oriented to the southwest. The boundaries are 14th Street on the northeast, Chestnut & State Street and Normal Drive on the east, University Drive on the southwest, the L&N railroad on the north and US68 on the northwest.

The map was filed with documents dating from 1961-1965. The agreement allowing WKU's acquisition of the Jonesville property is dated 1963.

Ua3/3/1 Unnamed Map Of Wku & Jonesville Property, Unknown

WKU Archives Records

Unnamed map by unknown cartographer of Western Kentucky University and Jonesville property to be acquired through urban renewal, 1 sheet, 22" x 14 1/2". No legend. Dates and numbers have been written in the Jonesville lots. The map is oriented to the southwest. The boundaries are 14th Street on the northeast, Chestnut & State Street and Normal Drive on the east, University Drive on the southwest, the L&N railroad on the north and US68 on the northwest.

The map was filed with documents dating from 1961-1965. The agreement allowing WKU's acquisition of the Jonesville property is dated 1963.

Ua19/17/1/4 Wku Football Press Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Media guide for the 1963 football season.

Ua3/3/1 Map Of Western Kentucky State College, Wku President's Office - Thompson, J.R. Hagan, Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry

WKU Archives Records

Area bounded by 14th Street, State Street/Normal Boulevard, [University Drive] and L&N Railroad. Base map created in June 1960. Annotated and divided into eleven plots, August 17, 1961:

• Plot No. 1 Central campus, 15th Street to 16th Street 40.7 acres
• Plot No. 2 16th Street to Trade School driveway 14.7 acres
• Plot No. 3 Trade School driveway to 17th Street 9.7 acres
• Plot No. 4 Pavilion area, 17th Street South 40.4 acres
• Plot No. 5 Academic Athletic-Maintenance Service Buildings area 14.0 acres
• Plot No. 6 Kentucky Building grounds 12.9 acres
• Plot No. 7 15th Street & Center Street corner .4 …

Ua1c11/103 President's Office - Urban Renewal Images, Wku President's Office - Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Artificial collection of images removed from WKU President's Office - Kelly Thompson Papers related to Urban Renewal. These images show various homes and buildings in the Jonesville area that were purchased by WKU in the 1960s.

Ua97/1 Opinion Of The Court, Ogden College Trustees, Warren County Circuit Court

WKU Archives Records

Typescript of the opinion of the court in case No. 3897 Cooper R. Smith, Regent of Ogden College et al vs. Douglas Smith, et al regarding integration of WKU campus and the stipulations of Robert Ogden's will.

Ua3/3/1 Map Of Western Kentucky State College, Wku President's Office - Thompson, J. R. Hagan, Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry

WKU Archives Records

Map of WKU campus created by Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry Consulting Engineers of Owensboro. The map measures 30 x 54 and the scale is 1" = 100'.

Map of area bounded by 14th Street, State Street/Normal Boulevard and Old Russellville Road.

Campus buildings include:

• Agriculture Pavilion
• Bates-Runner Hall
• Cherry Hall
• Cherryton
• College High Hall
• Craig Alumni House (President’s Home)
• Diddle Dorm (Men’s Dormitory)
• East Hall
• Garrett Conference Center (Garrett Student Union)
• Gordon Wilson Hall (Library)
• Heating Plant
• Home Economics Building
• Industrial Arts Building
• Kentucky Building
• Log Cabin
• McLean Hall
• Music Hall
• Ogden Hall
• Parking Structure (Maintenance Building)
• Physical Education Building …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, 1955-1959, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU football.

Ua3/3/1 Integration, Wku President's Office - Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Integration file in WKU President Kelly Thompson's Subject/Correspondence File Box 8, Folder 14. Correspondence regarding integration and a questionnaire from the Commission on Civil Rights.

Ua3/3/1 Condemnation Of Property, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Documents housed in oversize box 143 folder 10 of President Kelly Thompson’s Subject/Correspondence File regarding Jonesville property. Consists of correspondence and court orders.

• Board of Regents of WKSC et al vs. Ida Belle Johnson, et al
• Coleman, Robert
• Jonesville, KY
• Kentucky. Finance
• Kentucky. Purchases
• Lawsuits
• Report of Commissioners
• Thompson, Kelly

Ua3/2/1 Founders Day Program, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

WKU Founders Day program includes list of faculty and staff with 25 years of service.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, 1946-1949, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU football.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 22, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Book Marks
• Rural School Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Kentucky Building News Society Page
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• Hilltopics

This issue contains articles:

• KIAC Champs Will Meet No. 2 Team Tomorrow
• Prof Horace McMurtry Dies at City Hospital
• Candidates Named for Annual Feature Honors
• World Student Service Fund Begins Work on Campus
• Two Westerners Declared Dead - Harold Burkhead, Charles Embry
• Sunday Broadcasts Heard on Campus
• Six Seniors to Receive Degrees
• Former Westerner Dies of Injuries – Wallace Southard
• Grid Mentor Resigns Job …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, 1940-1945, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU football.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 20, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• The Chapel Hour
• Alumni Flashes
• Weddings – Engagements
• Personals
• Music Notes
• Daily Doings
• The Service Column
• Spikes, Cleats & Sneakers
• Faculty Notes
• Here and There

This issue contains articles:

• Financial Success of Talisman Now Assured
• Western Grad to be Instructor at Vassar College – Doris Hutchinson
• Soldier of the Week Announced Regularly – Douglas Clarke
• William Bassett Killed in Crash
• Buildings on Campus Receive Coat of Point
• Gwen Billings and Bebe Binzel Crowned Queens
• It’s Patriotic to Make-over Clothes
• Dr. H.A. Morgan is …

Ua12/2/2 1942 Talisman, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

1942 Talisman yearbook.

• Foreword & Dedication p. 5
• Department Heads p. 6
• Administrative Staff p. 7
• Buildings & Campus pp. 8-11
• Freshman Class pp. 12-16
• Sophomore Class pp. 16-19
• Junior Class pp. 19-22
• Senior Class pp. 22-29
• Faculty pp. 30-31
• Athletics pp. 32-41
• Clubs pp. 42-55
• Military pp. 56-64
• Features / Popular Students pp. 65-70
• Candid Photos / Events pp. 71-82
• Training School pp. 83-91
• Index pp. 92-end

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 17, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Alumni Flashes
• Athletics
• Club - Notes
• Engagements – Weddings
• Faculty Notes
• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• Society – Personals
• Sports Spotlight

This issue contains articles:

• College Heights Herald Rated as Second Best State College Paper
• Seelbach Scene of Kentucky Education Association Meeting
• Pershing Rifles Unit Adopts ‘C’ Average as Admittance Requirement
• Regional Music Festival Billed Here Tomorrow
• Feature Section of 1941 Talisman Is Revealed
• Mother’s Day Set for May 2
• Many Western Pre-Medical Students Admitted to Vanderbilt
• President Paul Garrett Unanimously Re-Elected
• Reds, Germans Invade Campus – Communists, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 17, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Alumni Flashes
• Athletics
• Club - Notes
• Engagements – Weddings
• Faculty Notes
• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• Society – Personals
• Sports Spotlight

This issue contains articles:

• Englishman Will Air Views on ‘Battle of Britain’ – Roy Gilks
• Success Factors Being Tabulated
• Spring Symphonic Concert Is Scheduled for Palm Sunday
• Plan M. C. Ford Memorial Fund
• 4000 High School Seniors on Hill Today
• Garrett, Paul. Greetings!
• Geography Meet Held on Hill
• Negro Tenor Roland Hayes to Give Concert April 9
• Talisman Staff Gives Program Names Winners
• Herald Defends Kentucky Intercollegiate …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 17, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Alumni Flashes
• Athletics
• Club - Notes
• Engagements – Weddings
• Faculty Notes
• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• Society – Personals
• Sports Spotlight

This issue contains articles:

• Geography Meet Scheduled for Hill Tomorrow – Pennyroyal Council of Geography Teachers
• Success Factors Being Tabulated
• Spring Symphonic Concert Is Scheduled for Palm Sunday
• Plan M. C. Ford Memorial Fund
• 400 Visitors Expected for Senior Day
• “SIAA Champion” Gets New Home
• Talisman to Have Chapel April 2
• Negro Tenor Roland Hayes to Give Concert April 9
• Englishman Will Air Views on ‘Battle of …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 17, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Alumni Flashes
• Athletics
• Club - Notes
• Engagements – Weddings
• Faculty Notes
• Hilltopics
• Looking Backward
• Society – Personals
• Sports Spotlight

This issue contains articles:

• Enrollment for Second Semester Shows Increase
• Toppers, Breds in Same Draw
• “First Novels Are Easy to Sell,” Says Famous Grad – Ann Davis
• Keith Chloe, Robert Todd, and Woodford Moseley Selected
• Fund Allotted for New Drill Field
• English Group Convenes on Hill Tonight
• Pictures Due for Talisman
• “I’d Like to Cook for Him” – Cora Edson
• Famed Biologist to Speak Tonight – Thomas …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, 1931-1939, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU football.

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 24, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Archives Records

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This particular show is a play written using letters owned by Lenora Lindley of Livermore, Kentucky written by a freed slave in Liberia to her former owner in Ohio County, Kentucky.

Ua3/1/3 Athletics Scrapbook, Wku President's Office - Cherry

WKU Archives Records

Athletics scrapbook for the period 1930-1932. Contains other types of clippings as well. Index from book:

• Athletics 1-75, 240-250
• Concerts 76-100
• General - Local, State and National News of Interest to the Institution 101-150
• General News of the School 151-200, 281
• Kentucky Education Association 250-265
• Parent Teacher Association 201-209
• ROTC 221-230
• State Department 231-239
• State Parks 210-220, 266-280

Ua3/1/1 Report In Response To House Resolution No. 5, Wku President's Office - Cherry

WKU Archives Records

Report by Henry Cherry to John Y. Brown giving a list of employees, duties and salaries. Includes African American employees.

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

WKU Archives Records

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

• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Chapel
• Class News
• Club News
• Editorials
• Kempusology Inside Out by Kelly Thompson
• Kollege Kampus Ravings by A. Shavings
• Personals
• Rambling ‘Round by Leon Cook
• Training School Notes

This issue contains articles:

• Miss Julia Duvall Dies Suddenly of Pneumonia
• Western Student is Injured When Cars Crash on State St. – Sewell Welch
• Sophie Braslau Makes Great Hit in Concert Here
• Dudley Talks to Historians on the Hill
• State Champs – Lady Hilltoppers
• Faculty Gives Reception for Student Body
• Prof. J.R. Alexander Attacks Modern Life …

Ua3/1/3 General Scrapbook Part I, Wku President's Office - Cherry

WKU Archives Records

General scrapbook part 1. Index from book:

• Adds [Advertisements] 65-67, 295-297
• Art Exhibit & Museum 266-267
• Athletics 8-9, 38-53, 156-204, 249-252, 280-284
• Book - Henry Cherry's 14, 16-18
• Cadman, ? 98
• Cherry, Henry Lectures 133-134
• College Heights Personals 31-35
• Commencement 107-111
• Committees of House Selected 229
• Concerts 270-279, 285-288
• Coolidge, Calvin & Cabinet 96
• Debating 27-29, 146
• Editorials on Henry Cherry's Book 14, 16-18
• Farm Agent & Work 147-151
• General - Articles on Education / General Interest 235-239
• General - Kentucky & Bowling Green 22, 24, 118-1132
• General News of School 1, 6, 10, 13, 55-62, 84-95, 135-143
• Griggs, ? …

Ua3/1/3 General Scrapbook Part Ii, Wku President's Office - Cherry

WKU Archives Records

General scrapbook for 1924-1929 part 2. Index from book:

• Adds [Advertisements] 65-67, 295-297
• Art Exhibit & Museum 266-267
• Athletics 8-9, 38-53, 156-204, 249-252, 280-284
• Book - Henry Cherry's 14, 16-18
• Cadman, ? 98
• Cherry, Henry Lectures 133-134
• College Heights Personals 31-35
• Commencement 107-111
• Committees of House Selected 229
• Concerts 270-279, 285-288
• Coolidge, Calvin & Cabinet 96
• Debating 27-29, 146
• Editorials on Henry Cherry's Book 14, 16-18
• Farm Agent & Work 147-151
• General - Articles on Education / General Interest 235-239
• General - Kentucky & Bowling Green 22, 24, 118-1132
• General News of School 1, 6, 10, 13, 55-62, 84-95, 135-143 …