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Ua94/6/18 Stephen Flora Student / Alumni Papers, Wku Archives Jan 2024

Ua94/6/18 Stephen Flora Student / Alumni Papers, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Stephen Flora during his years as a student at Western Kentucky University.


Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2020

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2020 Talisman yearbook:

  • Mohr, Olivia. Zeitgeist
  • Disrupted – Photo Essay, COVID-19
  • Brandt, Jess. Cut Short – Edward Games, Grace Jones, Jarred Corona, Joshua Crask
  • Zambrano, Max. Point of No Return? – Stuart Foster, Climate Change
  • Francis, Kristina. Weapons Women Carry
  • Steele, Emma. Now & Again – Talisman
  • Gordon, Zora. Not Just Numbers – Sam Aldrich, Social Media
  • Christensen, Nicole. The K-Pop Phenomenon – Music
  • Hornsby, Morgan. Everything Starts with Mama – Warren County Regional Jail
  • McCormick, Dillon. Evolving Sport – Esports, Video Games
  • Sheffield, Catherine. Perfect Match – Travis Hudson, Volleyball
  • Dozer, Claire. Follow the Signs – Deafness, American Sign …


Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life Apr 2019

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Paradise, Wku Student Life

WKU Archives Records

2019 Talisman yearbook.

  • Good, Hannah. Paradise
  • Morgan, Chelsea. What’s Your Paradise – Caden Dosier, Kenny Ott, Renesha Griffin, Jade Grabeel
  • Rzayeva, Manzar. Don’t Wake Me Up Yet
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Meet the Parrot Heads – Jimmy Buffett
  • McCormick, Dillon. The Birds & the Bees – Sex Education
  • Mohr, Olivia. The Gods Aren’t Dead – Samantha Williams, Paganism
  • Robb, Hayley. Beyond the Rep – John Huffman, Buddy House, CrossFit
  • Frodge, Jordan. Darkness Has Enveloped Me
  • Baumgarten, Alex. Make Room – Bedrooms
  • Brett, Amelia. A Place to Grow – Baker Arboretum
  • Gordon, Zora. Backyard Attractions – Lost River Cave, Flea Land, Historic Railpark …


Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Power, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2017

Ua12/2/2 2017 Talisman: Power, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2017 Talisman yearbook.

  • Gibson, Helen. Letter from the Editor
  • Edwards, Aly. What's Your Superpower?
  • Mattison, Reed. Dangerous Heights - George Clark, Mountaineering
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Innovative Energy - Wei-Ping Pan
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Counterpunch - Rock Steady Boxing
  • Barritt, Brooklyn. B.G. Bosses - Small Business
  • Frint, Hunter. Cason's Cove: The Power of Family
  • Mitchell, McKenna. Picking Up the Mic - Reuben Bynes, Waco Bell
  • Mohr, Olivia. Hidden in Plain Sight - Human Trafficking
  • Mattingly, Evan. Voice Off - Noah Hancock, Deaf Persons
  • Robb, Hayley. Game, Set, Unmatched - Phillip Cole, Tennis
  • Good, Hannah. Damage Control - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Gordon, Zora. …


Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley Nov 2016

Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Martha Strawn Iley recounts her time at WKU between September 1946 to May 1947.


Ua12/2/2 2016 Talisman - Life More Life, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2016

Ua12/2/2 2016 Talisman - Life More Life, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2016 Talisman yearbook.

  • Paris, Rachel. Dawn of Delta Zeta
  • Ziege, Nicole. Kick It to the Limit – Soccer
  • Paris, Rachel. Immersion: Band
  • Houston, Emily. Immersion: Dance
  • Paris, Rahcel. Immersion: ROTC
  • Ziege, Nicole. Immersion: Theatre
  • Holt, Delaney. Major Pride – WKU Majorette Style Dance Team
  • Houston, Emily. Hollow Spike – Volleyball
  • Moscoe, Carrie. The Intergallactic Tightrope – Elliott Talkington, Theatre & Dance
  • Gilliam, Ashely. Tops on Top – Cheerleaders
  • Young, Kreable. A Grand Adventure – Grand Canyon, Outdoor Recreation Activity Center
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Home Team Advantage – Track & Field
  • Homecoming
  • Sproles, Katherine. Saddle School – Dylan Davis, Rodeo
  • Sims, Bryna. …


Ua37/36 Faculty Personal Papers Claude Rose, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua37/36 Faculty Personal Papers Claude Rose, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers of Claude Rose, WKU Music professor from 1945-1977.


Ua68/1/3 Arts & Letters, Vol. 4, No. 2, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters Oct 2013

Ua68/1/3 Arts & Letters, Vol. 4, No. 2, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters regarding faculty and student research, events and programs.


Ua68/9/3 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Music Administrative File, Wku Archives Jan 2011

Ua68/9/3 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Music Administrative File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by the Music Department regarding the administration of the unit. Includes faculty meeting minutes and reports.


Ua68/9/4 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Music Curriculum, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua68/9/4 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Music Curriculum, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by the Department of Music regarding curriculum and programs.


Ua1b Wku University Wide Committees/Events, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua1b Wku University Wide Committees/Events, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding university wide events such as lecture and concert series. See individual departments for smaller co-sponsored events.


Travelstead, Chester Coleman, 1911-2006 (Mss 281), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2010

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.


Ua68/1/3 Arts & Letters, Vol. 2, No. 1, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters Oct 2010

Ua68/1/3 Arts & Letters, Vol. 2, No. 1, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters

WKU Archives Records

Magazine created by WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters regarding faculty and student research, events and programs.


Marshall, Nancy Carol (Richey), B. 1959 (Sc 1653), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2009

Marshall, Nancy Carol (Richey), B. 1959 (Sc 1653), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1653. Paper titled: "The Higher Road" about the life of long-time Western Kentucky University music professor Nelle Gooch Travelstead. The paper was written by Nancy Marshall for a history class at Western Kentucky University.


Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2009

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.


Ua37/2 Faculty Personal Papers Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2008

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.


Ua1c6 Events Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2008

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.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 14 [22], Wku Student Affairs Nov 2005

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 14 [22], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Richardson, Kelly. Employee Sues Western for Discrimination – Ingrid Woods
  • Hupman, Samantha. College Parents More Involved
  • McNamara, Andrew. Storms Cause Damage, Cancel Classes - Tornadoes
  • Richardson, Kelly. Board of Regents Meeting Moved to Saturday
  • Coulter, Amber. South Campus Adds Parking
  • Show Us the Green – WKU Benefits Committee
  • Whitley, Rebecca. Less Noise, More Respect
  • Page, Laura. Football is a Worthy Cause
  • Hellmueller, Margaret. Guns and Butter
  • Walker, Carli. Give It Up People – Girls Gone Wild
  • Coulter, Amber. A Century on the Hill – Founders …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2001

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

  • Hall, Rex. Western Suspends Fraternity – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • Ragan, Jason. Behind the Muckrakers’ Music
  • Hoang, Mai. Western Markets Credit Card to Students
  • Lord, Joseph. Employees Complain of Mold in Tate Page Hall
  • Enrollment Money Can Bring Teachers – University Senate
  • Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Teacher Relief
  • Leslie Bedo Meeting Goals of Student Government Association, But Not Students’
  • Ransdell, Troy. Action, Not Complaints – Student Government Association
  • Cottrell, Lindsey. Cowgirls Not a Club – Equestrian Team
  • Holm, Hollan. Student Government Association to Buy Presents for Potter Children’s Home …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2001

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

  • Moore, Brian. Another Meningitis Case Found on Campus
  • Dawes, Jennifer. Boy Riding Bicycle Hit on Normal – Christopher Siegrist
  • Walsh, Erica. Student Government Association Election Produces Low Voter Turnout
  • Hall, Rex. Alcohol to be Served in Luxury Suites – Diddle Arena
  • Training Needed to Avoid Rolling – Vans
  • Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Rolling Vans
  • NCAA Stepping on Mid-Major Schools
  • Hiles, Tom. Naming Revenue Needed
  • Murphy, Sean. Policing the Police
  • Corbin, Brett. Concrete Canoe Team Rows to Sixth Regional Win
  • Hoang, Mai. Dance Company Debuts …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs Apr 1997

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 72, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

Regular features include:

  • Just a Second
  • Campus Line
  • For the Record / Crime Reports
  • People Poll
  • Sports
  • Diversions
  • Movie Reviews
  • Classifieds

Articles in this issue:

  • Pretrial Postponed Because of Psychiatric Evaluation – Ray Biggerstaff
  • Olmsted, Mikki. Two Western Employees Arrested – Eric Lindgren, Beverly Pruett
  • Lynn, Kelley. Family Bluegrass Band – The New Generation Bluegrass Band, Whittinghill Family
  • Batcheldor, Matt. Student Government Association Candidates Preparing for Elections
  • Lanter, Charlie. Sorority’s Showcase Spotlights Western Student’s Talent – Delta Sigma Theta
  • Higher Education Plan Can Work
  • Brown, Karen. Returning to Church, …


Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program Jan 1997

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Archives Records

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

  • Bullington, Brittany. A History of the Piano Girl and Her Accomplishments: Women and Music in Nineteenth-Century England
  • Ellis, Joseph. The Howl of the Mob: Adapting to Violence in Somalia
  • Farrar, Mary. Expectations of Family Physicians: Perceptions of the Doctor and Patient
  • Freeman, Tracy. Martha Gellhorn: The Hemingway Years
  • Guillory, Anne. The Flemish Mare: Anne of Cleves
  • Jordan, Pat. Marketing a Deadly Addiction to Youths
  • Marx, Sarah. Comic Books: Carnage in Living Color
  • May, …


Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Image In The Making, Wku Student Affairs Jun 1989

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Image In The Making, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

1989 Talisman yearbook.

  • Image in the Making
  • Student Life
  • Black, Samuel. Do the Party a Favor – Ronald Reagan
  • Carmack, Jody. One In a Million – Kentucky Lottery
  • Adams, Jeanie. It’s An Uphill Battle – Cary White, Handicapped Persons
  • Devaney, Mike & Jody Carmack. Coming to America – Mike Devaney, International Students, Soccer
  • Hadley, Kim. Higher Education – Churches, Religion
  • Black, Samuel. Better Late Than Never – Greg Frasier, Cycling
  • Burton, Marsha. Geared for Speed – Lynn Ellison, Drag Racing
  • Hadley, Kim. The Church Service – Concerts
  • Black, Sam. Making Moo-La – Spring Female Sale, Cattle, Kentucky Charolais Association
  • Image …


Ua3/8/10/1 Thomas Meredith Installation Banquet, Wku President's Office Apr 1989

Ua3/8/10/1 Thomas Meredith Installation Banquet, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Audio recording of banquet immediately prior to the installation of Thomas Meredith as president of WKU. Larnelle Harris is featured performing three songs.


Ua3/7/1 Band Uniform Report, Kent Campbell May 1986

Ua3/7/1 Band Uniform Report, Kent Campbell

WKU Archives Records

Memo and report from Kent Campbell to Wayne Hobbs regarding the condition of marching band uniforms and costs to replace them.


The Effects Of Various Kinds Of Background Music On The I.Q. Scores Of Ninth-Grade Students, L.C. Bud Johnston Jul 1985

The Effects Of Various Kinds Of Background Music On The I.Q. Scores Of Ninth-Grade Students, L.C. Bud Johnston

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One hundred 9th-grade students were divided into four groups of 25 each through systematic sampling procedures. Each of the groups were tested, pre and post, by the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test, forms J and K. During the pretest for all groups, the background condition of silence was observed. During the posttest, one group was again tested in silence. The other three groups were each tested to one of three background conditions: pop music, hard rock music, and soft rock music. Pop music played was characterized as more mellow, more melodic, and less intense than rock music. Hard rock …


Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - H Topics, Lowell Harrison Jan 1985

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - H Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed are for 108 topics beginning with H ranging from Hail Storm to Hundred Club.


Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - Q-R Topics, Lowell Harrison Jan 1985

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - Q-R 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 118 topics beginning with Q & R ranging from Qualifications: Teachers to Russian Taught.