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

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - A 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 170 topics beginning with A ranging from AAUP to Awards.


Ua37 A Factbook Of Western Kentucky University, O. J. Wilson Oct 1967

Ua37 A Factbook Of Western Kentucky University, O. J. Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

A factbook compiled by O.J. Wilson regarding the pre-history of WKU and the history of the university from 1907 through 1967. It includes chapters:

  • Genealogical Background
  • The Presidents
  • Academic Expansion at Western
  • The Physical Plant
  • Traditions at WKU
  • Intercollegiate Athletics at Western
  • Sixty Years of Vital Statistics
  • Chronology of Historical Events
  • Western's Faculty & Staff

An appendix is listed, but was not included with the factbook.


Ua37/44 Our Golden Wedding, Gordon Wilson Sep 1963

Ua37/44 Our Golden Wedding, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly, Addition to 1963 Supplement regarding Wilson's 50th wedding anniversary and the Southern Normal School.


Ua37/44 Our Early Crowded Conditions At The Normal, Gordon Wilson Sep 1963

Ua37/44 Our Early Crowded Conditions At The Normal, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly, Addition to 1963 Supplement regarding the Southern Normal School.


Ua3/1/4 Why?, Henry Cherry Jan 1933

Ua3/1/4 Why?, Henry Cherry

WKU Archives Records

Speech by Henry Cherry wherein he recounts the history of the Southern Normal, Bowling Green Business University and the foundation of Western Kentucky University.


Ua68/6/2 Chapel Program, Louis Yandell Jan 1930

Ua68/6/2 Chapel Program, Louis Yandell

Student Organizations

Early history of WKU's founding institutions presented at chapel. Louis Yandell was a member of the Class of 1931.


Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol. Iii, No. 1, Southern Normal School Aug 1906

Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol. Iii, No. 1, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper published by the Southern Normal School to advertise courses, publicize events on campus and keep alumni informed.

  • Catalogue Information
  • Literary Societies
  • Important Suggestions
  • Our Platform
  • Library
  • Our School May Not Suit You
  • You Will Be Pleased
  • Practical Information
  • Teachers’ Department
  • Some Advantages of the Teachers’ Course
  • Course of Study in Southern Normal School
  • Remarks on the Preparatory Course
  • Scientific Course
  • Classical Course
  • Other Features Free
  • J.S. Dickey
  • Elocution & Oratory
  • Conservatory of Music
  • A Safe Place for Young Students at School Away from Home – Frisbie Hall
  • Class of 1906 (SNS)
  • Class of 1906 (BGBU)
  • Editorial Notes – Western …


Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol.2, No. 4, Southern Normal School May 1906

Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol.2, No. 4, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Quarterly newspaper published by the Southern Normal School to advertise courses, publicize events on campus and keep alumni informed.

  • School of Shorthand
  • Another Record
  • Civil Service Opportunities
  • School of Telegraphy
  • A Business College
  • Can You Beat Them?
  • Class of 1906 (BGBU)
  • Alumni of Southern Normal School
  • To Our Boys & Girls
  • Rates of Tuition Bowling Green Business University
  • A New & Valuable Feature – Lectures by Businessmen
  • Points
  • A Rare Opportunity
  • The BGBU Man
  • Board
  • Can I Get a Position?
  • Special
  • A Strong Address – W.S. Ashby
  • The Southern Normal School


Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School Jan 1903

Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by the SNS/BGBU National School of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express to promote the school. Includes descriptions of courses, lists of students and alumni and photographs.


Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School Jan 1902

Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by the SNS/BGBU National School of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express to promote the school. Includes descriptions of courses, lists of students and alumni and photographs.


Ua96/3 Commencement Invitation, Southern Normal School Jul 1889

Ua96/3 Commencement Invitation, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Graduation invitation and list of students in the Class of 1889 of the Southern Normal School.


Ua96/3 Southern Normal School - Class Lists, Southern Normal School Dec 1875

Ua96/3 Southern Normal School - Class Lists, Southern Normal School

WKU Archives Records

Class lists for Southern Normal School and early Bowling Green Business University 1876-1910. These lists are incomplete and are part of UA96 Southern Normal School Records. Check KenCat for extant corresponding class portraits.