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Farley, Seth Thomas, Jr., 1917-1999 (Mss 617), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 617. Correspondence, documents, news clippings and ephemera from Seth Thomas Farley, Jr., a life-long educator. This collection includes a good deal of information about Farley’s teaching career prior to his work as a professor at WKU, his involvement in organizations that fought alcoholism and gambling (particularly the lottery in Kentucky), his church work, and his service on a committee to choose a federal magistrate for the western district of Kentucky. The collection includes an entire box of assessment related material related to Fort Knox Dependent Schools in the mid-1960s.

Winchel, Beulah Rhea, 1912-2015 (Mss 609), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 609. Correspondence, photographs, travel materials, genealogy, and other personal papers of Beulah R. Winchel, a Breckinridge County, Kentucky, native and a teacher and librarian who served in Japan, Germany and France with the U.S. Army Special Services and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools.

Kentucky Military Institute - Lyndon, Kentucky - Alumni (Sc 686), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and sample scans (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 686. Letters from alumni or family members of alumni of the Kentucky Military Institute, Lyndon, Kentucky, to the Alumni Association, providing information about their military service and other activities. A 1901 graduate includes his reminiscences of KMI.

Stansbury, Edgar Bryant, 1906-2009 (Mss 438), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 438. World War II diary kept by Edgar Bryant Stansbury, 1942, as well as articles by Stansbury, his thesis about industrial arts in Kentucky high schools, a scrapbook about his sports participation at Western Kentucky University, and several other items related to his experiences in World War II.

Redmon, Chester Calvin, 1921-2012 (Mss 417), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 417. Items chiefly relating to the high schools that Chester Calvin Redmon served at as principal. This includes information about Hopkinsville (Kentucky) High School class reunions, Louisville Male High School, and Vine Grove (Kentucky) High School. Also includes diaries and miscellaneous material relating to Chester Calvin Redmon’s life.

Robertson, J. Lee, B. 1922 (Fa 535), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 535. Interview with J. Lee Robertson conducted by Kenneth Hines and Gil Calhoun in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Robertson reminisces about the U.S. Army during World war II and his long association with Western Kentucky University.

Travelstead, Chester Coleman, 1911-2006 (Mss 281), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 281. Chiefly personal and professional correspondence, speeches, journal articles, reminiscences, and news clippings of noted educator Chester Coleman Travelstead. Of particular interest are the materials related to his 1955 dismissal from the University of South Carolina owing to his support of racial integration. Also includes correspondence and diaries of his mother Nelle (Gooch) Travelstead, long-time Western Kentucky University faculty member.

Brashear, Kathleen, 1895-1986 (Sc 2260), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2260. Card, with picture of his home, sent by T.C. Cherry to teacher Kathleen Brashear, prior to the outbreak of World War II. Also, related correspondence and biographical material about Brashear.

Settle, Margery Lucille, 1899-1980 (Mss 7), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 7. Letters written by various armed forces personnel during World War I (7 items), World War II (77), and police duty afterward (6). The letters were written to Margery Lucille Settle, a secondary teacher and administrator in the McLean County and Daviess County, Kentucky school systems.

Ua1b2/1 War & Wku, Kim Purvis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A paper regarding how WKU was affected by war during the 20th century, includes an overview of protest movements and underground newspapers in the late 1960's.

Downing, Dero Goodman, 1921-2011 (Sc 1373), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1373. Letters written by Dero G. Downing as a Western Kentucky University student, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1942, and as a Navy officer, 1944-1945, to his parents, Horse Cave, Kentucky and Dunbar, West Virginia. Discusses events as a member of the WKU basketball team that played in the NCAA tournament. Includes some news of his naval life.

Ua3/4/8/6 Harriett Downing Oral History, Harriett Downing, Sue Lynn Mcdaniel

WKU Archives Records

Harriet Downing interviewed by Sue Lynn McDaniel regarding student life during World War II and her experiences as wife of WKU's fourth president, Dero Downing.

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.

Ua68/8/2 Kelly Thompson Oral History, Carlton Jackson

WKU Archives Records

An interview on June 27, 1977 with WKU president Kelly Thompson conducted by Carlton Jackson.

Ua68/8/2 Ed Stansbury Oral History, James Bennett

WKU Archives Records

An interview on November 5, 1976 with Ed Stansbury, WKU physical education faculty member 1934-1947 conducted by James Bennett.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Pence, Carter. Toppers Host Middle Tennessee State University in 43^rd Homecoming
• Fletcher, Barry. First WKU Homecoming Observed Nov. 5, 1927
• Groves, Cindy. Students Centers Have Always Stressed Hospitality
• Madison, Stephanie. Homecoming Has Lot to Offer
• Hayes, Judy. Early Catalog’s Worry: School’s Moral Safety
• Register, Mona. College Newspaper Traces Development of Homecoming
• Turner, Tom. Nipped: Guy Newcom Remembers 1950 Tilt
• Clayton, Craig & Dennis Tomek. Jimmy Feix aka Botts and Butch Gilbert Team Up to Defeat Maroons
• Watson, Brad. Beanies Are Freshmen
• Hilltoppers Quartet Revive …

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding Armistice Day, World War I and World War II.

Ua3/2/1 War Memorial Committee Report, Wku War Memorial Committee

WKU Archives Records

Letter from Earl Moore to WKU president Paul Garrett explaining the work of the WKU Alumni Association War Memorial Committee. List of 39 recommendations for creation of a war memorial room and sketches. This material is housed in UA3/2/1 President's Office - Garrett, Student Union Building. A war memorial room was created in the student union (Garrett Conference Center) when it was built in 1952-1953. The card file mentioned in recommendation #20 is available in UA94/6/4 Student/Alumni WKU Veterans.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 23, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Veterans Views
• Alumni Flashes
• Faculty Notes
• Society Page
• Kentucky Building News
• Spikes, Cleats & Sneakers
• To the W Club
• Sound Off! – ROTC
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Alumni Flock to Hill Once More
• Vets Wives Believe Adage About the Way to a Man’s Heart
• Education Week Begins Monday
• Western Senior Places Second - Matilda Price
• Concert Drive Ends Tomorrow
• Mason, Pat. Never a Dull Moment at the College Switchboard
• Pearce, Bob. Crack Pershing Rifles Unit is Reactivated
• Western Named Map Depository
• Vincent, Bert. Vincent …

Ua100/1/2 Rural Training School Pta Scrapbook, Rural Training School Pta

University Organizations

Scrapbook created by the Rural Training School Parent Teacher Association. Includes lists of children, PTA members, programs and clippings.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 22, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Training School Notes
• Alumni Flashes
• Dear Ma
• News from the Alumni

This issue contains articles:

• Music Head Accepts Position With UCLA Staff – John Vincent
• Atomic Energy Disscussed – Lyle Dawson
• Dalles Frantz Performance Initiates Concert Series
• Two to be Granted Baccalureate Degree – Anna Adams, Marion Miller
• Tour Planned by Judson Griffin
• Christmas Program …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 22, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Training School Notes
• Alumni Flashes
• Dear Ma
• News from the Alumni

This issue contains articles:

• Third District Education Association Supports Retention of Tax
• Founders’ Day is Observed
• Walter Nalbach Rejoins Industrial Arts Department
• Lyle Dawson to Speak on Atomic Energy
• Reactivation of Advanced ROTC
• Pianist to Open Concert Series – Dalles Frantz
• First Student Recital …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 22, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Training School Notes
• Alumni Flashes
• Dear Ma
• News from the Alumni

This issue contains articles:

• Third District Education Association Meets on Campus Today
• Talisman Staff Members Named
• Concert Ducat Sales Urged
• Founders’ Day to be Observed
• Mary Chisholm, George Daggit Present Recitals
• Native of Syria Now Westerner – Theodore Boushy
• Education Conference Held on University …

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

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Training School Notes
• Alumni Flashes
• Dear Ma
• News from the Alumni

This issue contains articles:

• 15 Nominated for Who’s Who
• Tom Venable Made Senior President
• Recital to be Different Given Monday
• Western Host to Educators
• Third District Education Association Meets November 9
• Article Published on Chemical Research – Ward Sumpter, Marion Miller, Laura Hendrick
• Gilbert …

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

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• From the Press Box
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Training School Notes
• Alumni Flashes
• Dear Ma
• News from the Alumni

This issue contains articles:

• Workshops are Success
• Board Renamed for Foundation
• Staff Changes Announced
• Weldon Hart Wins First in Competition
• Veterans Swell Registration
• Training School Vacancies Filled
• Col. Elizabeth Strayhorn Commands WAC Training Center
• Concert Series Set for Year
• Miss Mattie Mclean Granted Leave …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 21, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• Spikes Cleats & Sneakers
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Summer Quarter to Open on Monday, June 4
• Majorie Rickman and Helen Henry are Named as 1945-46 College Heights Herald Heads
• Forty Three Seniors to Receive Degrees
• Lt. T.C. Cherry Jr. Appointed to U.S. Council of Control over Germany
• Major James Couch Inspects ROTC
• College Chorus Gives Program
• Education Council Gives …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 21, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• Spikes Cleats & Sneakers
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• A.L. Crabb, S.S.Hill to Address Seniors
• Future Farmers of America Meets in Snell Hall
• Don’t Take My Penny to be Presented
• David Helm to Present Program
• Oratory Contests to be Held
• Hugh Hendricks Awarded Medal
• Pres. Paul Garrett is Re-Elected
• Virginia Watts Accepts Assistantship
• Former Student Named Fraternity Head – Joseph …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 21, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• Spikes Cleats & Sneakers
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Western Offers Numerous Opportunities
• Talisman and Military Queens are Crowned
• Malcolm Arnett Speaks
• Students Accept Fellowships
• Lt. Gen. Simon Buckner Once Interviewed by Arndt Stickles
• Western Players to Present Twentieth Production on May 3^rd in Van Meter
• Lt. William Hanley Killed in Action
• Mrs. Gladys Brown Receives Souvenirs
• Dr. Reid …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 21, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• Spikes Cleats & Sneakers
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• College Herald is Awarded First Place
• Former Student is Liberated – Harry Burke
• Johana Harris to Present Concert in Van Meter
• Dr. T.D. Clark Gives Chapel Talk
• Col. John Williams Named for Promotion
• Dr. J. Reid Sterret Begins Rehearsals for “Far-Off Hills,” Spring Production
• History Club Gives Program
• Sophomores Plan Hay …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 21, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Hilltopics
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni Notes
• Society – Personals
• Spikes Cleats & Sneakers
• The Service Column
• Alumni Flashes
• The Chapel Hour
• Sharps & Flats
• Accidentals
• Looking Backward
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks

This issue contains articles:

• Rehearsals for Spring Production Under Way
• Dr. Justus Bier Pays Brief Visit to Campus
• St. Louis Sinfonietta to Present Concert
• Lt. Gavin Craig Killed in Germany
• Thomas McGown is Honored
• Col. Erskine Bassett Dies in 78^th Year
• Dr. Earl Moore Returns to Campus
• Lt. James Brookshire Is Awarded Silver Star …