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Black Drowning Deaths: An Introductory Analysis, Alena Gadberry, James Gadberry Jul 2020

Black Drowning Deaths: An Introductory Analysis, Alena Gadberry, James Gadberry

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Black children between the ages of 5 and 14 are 2.6 times more likely to drown than white children. A systematic exclusion from public pools and other forms of water activities over time has led to a lack of cultural capital involving aquatics among black families. Pierre Bourdieu has provided a theoretical foundation in which to understand this issue. The social fields created by generational socialization have made blacks feel like they have no place in the water. It will take a restructuring of the social institutions to set in motion the socialization (or a re-socialization) of new and more …


Mattingly, Alix, B. 1990 (Fa 1287), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives May 2019

Mattingly, Alix, B. 1990 (Fa 1287), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1287. Student collection titled “We Walk By Faith” in which Alix Mattingly undertakes a genealogical exploration of her family’s personal connection to St. Ann Catholic Church and School in Morganfield, Kentucky. Mattingly’s paper examines how religion, segregation, and education intersect in ways that have a lasting effect on understandings of heritage and identity. The collection also contains photographs, a partial transcript, and a copy of the audio interview recording.


Currey, Cathy (Fa 1210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2018

Currey, Cathy (Fa 1210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1210. Student folk studies project titled “The History of African-American Education in Christian County, [Kentucky].” Narrative history which includes historical and architectural information, photographs, and other documentation regarding African American schools in Christian County, Kentucky.


Ua1b1/7 Wku Ceremonies, Dedications, Groundbreakings, Wku Archives Jan 2013

Ua1b1/7 Wku Ceremonies, Dedications, Groundbreakings, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding special ceremonies, dedications, groundbreakings not already housed in a particular office.


Scisney, Sheri L. (Fa 256), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 2010

Scisney, Sheri L. (Fa 256), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 256. Paper: "The African-American Set on Western Kentucky University Campus" written by Sheri L. Scisney for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.


Ua12/2/16 Scrapbook, Wku Spirit Masters Jan 1992

Ua12/2/16 Scrapbook, Wku Spirit Masters

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by and about WKU Spirit Masters for the 1991-1992 school year. Includes:

  • Carl Kell
  • Jason Embry
  • Donna Starks
  • Roxana Crowe
  • Eric McWilliams
  • Jennifer Mize
  • Mark Miller
  • Brunessa Beckles
  • Mia Hazelwood
  • Devin Delano
  • Rachel Hibbs
  • Darla Roof
  • Hagan Rose
  • Julie Wedge
  • Staci Kitchens
  • Donald Smith
  • Neely Sheucraft
  • Deanna Mills
  • Gretchen Ploch
  • Patrick Monohan
  • Juli Carter
  • Julie Hannah
  • Neil Johnson (f)


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs Oct 1989

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Hernes, Thomas. Athletics Deficit Reaches $1.5 Million Mark

  • Schlagenhauf, Ann. Regional Funding Runs Gamut
  • Howard, Laura. Football Players Not Indicted
  • Lawson, Jamie. Student Health Coverage Being Studied, Changed
  • Lockert, Anya. Pep Rally Gets Homecoming Off to Roaring Start
  • Tutt, Allison. Greeks Strut Their Stuff at Sold-Out Step Show
  • Poet Judith Cofer to Read Original Works on Campus Monday
  • East Hall Takes First in Hanging of Red Contest
  • Chinese Visit Gets Pushed Back
  • Homecoming Changes Put Fun into Festival: Parade is Nixed, But Not Spirit
  • Chattin, …

Interview With Allyene Gregory Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1986

Interview With Allyene Gregory Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an interview with Allyene Gregory conducted by Steve Vied for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Gregory discusses her life and times, including information about growing up in Sorgho, Daviess County, Kentucky, education, childhood games, her father's farm, African Americans, social customs and historic events in the community, as well as her teaching career.


Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - N & O Topics, Lowell Harrison Jan 1985

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - N & O 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 41 topics beginning with N ranging from Nalbach, Walter 1910-2001 to Nursing and 53 topics beginning with O ranging from Observatory to Owensboro Protests.


Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 50, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore Jan 1937

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 50, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Archives Records

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Gordon Wilson, William Lukes, Dale Grabill, Jimmie Arnold, Randall Atcher, Lavelton Dye and Jimmie Rutan.


Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 24, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore Mar 1936

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.