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Ua1a University Archives Reference Books, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Reference books, non-WKU publications and recordings related to the history of Western Kentucky University and its founding institutions. Some of these items are available in the Harrison-Baird Reading Room.

Ua3/1/2/1 President's Office-Cherry - Correspondence - General, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

General correspondence regarding Western Kentucky University. Incoming letters are mainly addressed to Henry Hardin Cherry. Responses are made by Cherry and occasionally by faculty and staff. The president's secretary Mattie McLean is the writer for some of the letters signed by Cherry.

Some of Cherry's personal papers are also found in this series most notably those pertaining to his political aspirations and two candidacies for the Kentucky governorship. Copies of outgoing correspondence begin to appear in Box 1, Folder 50.

Ua1c11/1 Public Relations Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs, negatives, slides and transparencies created by Public Affairs staff members of WKU faculty, staff, students, alumni and events. See container list for arrangement and description.

Ua68/13/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Journalism & Broadcasting Administration, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Administrative records created by and about Journalism & Broadcasting. These include faculty meeting minutes, Professional Advisory Committee, annual reports and strategic planning.

Ua45/3 Registrar Statistical File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Series contains annual reports and head count books recording statistical data such as gender, county and student status by quarter. Also contains state university enrollment comparison.

Ua37/2 Faculty Personal Papers Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small donations from individual faculty and staff members. These are generally one or two items housed in a single folder. Papers range from gradebooks and syllabi to funeral cards and obituaries. The existing records are arranged in alphabetical order by donor surname. Future donations will be arranged in the order in which they are received.

Ua37/11 Faculty/Staff Personal Papers James Cornette, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications related to Western Kentucky University and Bowling Green by James Cornette.

Ua1c6 Events Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of events not otherwise categorized.

1. Demonstrations & Protests
2. Commencement
3. Homecoming
4. Banquets / Dinners
5. Conferences / Workshops
6. Dedications
7. Entertainment
8. Exhibits

Includes images of College High and Training School events.

Ua37/3 Faculty Personal Papers Alfred Crabb, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Alfred Leland Crabb. It contains some early correspondence and writings of Crabb and his son, the collection is arranged in chronological order. Of note is a 1916 letter to H. H. Cherry's secretary, Mattie McLean, outlining qualities required of young women teachers coming to Louisville, and criticizing Western's publication The Elevator. The text of his 1942 Founders Day address is included, which contains numerous reminiscences about Western faculty. In 1922, Crabb sent a letter to alumni inviting them to write "a long, plethoric letter" relating their activities since leaving school. He received numerous replies which …