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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.

Ua94/6/1/1 Virginia Robertson Oral History, Virginia Robertson, Jennifer Howard

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Virginia Aileen Mansfield Robertson, 1940 graduate of Western Kentucky State State Teachers College. In this interview she discusses student life at Western, but this portion has not been transcribed.

Partial transcript of oral history interview with Virginia Robertson, November 16, 2006, by Jennifer Howard.

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.

Ua1b2/1 International Students History, Nadia Deleon

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the growth of international student enrollment at WKU from 1961-2004.

Ua1b2/1 Student Government History, Nadia Deleon

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the growth of student government at WKU written for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.

Ua1b2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Daniel Lee Starnes

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief history of Western Kentucky University created for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.

Ua1b2/1 Student Life Powerpoint Presentation, Kim Purvis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation of research process and findings regarding student life at WKU.

Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation regarding research methodology, sources and findings regarding WKU and its relationship with the Bowling Green community. Includes information regarding the African-American community, Jonesville.

Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

List of WKU buildings that no longer exist giving date built, brief description, date razed and a list of sources.

Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation regarding the history of WKU athletics, research methodologies and sources used.

Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

History of Potter College women's college which predated WKU.

Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief history of Ogden College which includes a timeline of events, history, images and overview of research process.

Ua1b2/1 Integration At Western Kentucky University, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the integration process at WKU, includes some newspaper clippings and primary source materials.

Ua1b2/1 A History Of Western Kentucky University: Inspired By Oral Accounts, Lydia Kullman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Overview of WKU as told through oral history interviews with Gary Ransdell, Anna Cook, Betty Cook, Dero Downing and many others housed in WKU Archives. Includes notes taken while listening to oral history tapes.

Ua94/6/1 Folklore 566: Oral History Materials & Methods, Makiuti Tongia

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Oral history assignment completed by Makiuti Tongia.

• 30 minute transcript of interview with Robert Wurster on the history of the WKU International Students' Office
• Summary of Wurster interview part 2
• Index of whole interview content
• Interpretative essay

Ua94/6/1 Correspondence, Western Vietnam Moratorium Committee

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Open letters to the faculty and staff of Western Kentucky University regarding the Vietnam Moratorium staged at WKU on October 15, 1969. Includes Student Call for a Vietnam Moratorium and schedule for the Give Peace a Chance Rally.

Ua94/7/1 Washington Marches On, Sarah Richardson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Program for Training School fourth grade play Washington Marches On. Cover art by Sarah Richardson.

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding events of her life as a high school student in 1953-1954. She participated in theatre, tennis, public speaking and musical events and competitions. The scrapbook contains clippings, mementos, programs and essays.

Ua1f Rotc 1942 Notes, Henry Smith

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

ROTC section of the 1942 Talisman owned by Henry Smith, Class of 1943 recording information regarding students who served in World War II, wounded and killed.

Ua94/6/1 Scrapbook, Georgiana Seward

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by student Georgiana Seward between 1937 and 1942 with emphasis on Training School.

Ua94/6/1 Correspondence, J. R. Newman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Letter to the College Heights Herald editor from J.R. Newman regarding the benefits of having been a member of the Congress Debating Club.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding fashion design. The notebook includes her sketches of clothing and costumes as well as information regarding beauty, self-image, body types, accessories, hairstyles and children's clothing.

Ua94/6/2/14 Domestic Science Notebook, Annie Reis

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Domestic Science notebook kept by student Annie Reis regarding crocheting and embroidery. Includes samples of work created by Reis and patterns for underwear and sleeves.