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Ua12/2/70 Alpha Sigma Lambda, Wku Archives Jan 2023

Ua12/2/70 Alpha Sigma Lambda, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society for Continuing Education students.


Ua37/44 Faculty Personal Papers Gordon Wilson, Wku Archives Jan 2020

Ua37/44 Faculty Personal Papers Gordon Wilson, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers of Gordon Wilson.


Tyrie, Betsy And Colin Stephen, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2019

Tyrie, Betsy And Colin Stephen, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1245. A collection of materials relating to research on the Felts Log House undertaken by Betsy Tyrie and Colin Stephen. The documentation seeks to interpret the social aspects of the log house as well as architectural changes made to the structure over the course of nearly 150 years. The report also provides insight into the house’s history, its construction, and its eventual relocation to WKU’s campus in the late 1970s. Recorded audio interviews, black and white and color photographs, newspaper articles, and a brief personal essay are also included in the collection.


Ua37/30/4 Faculty Personal Papers Lowell Harrison, Sam Bruer, Bess Mchone, Wku Archives Jan 2019

Ua37/30/4 Faculty Personal Papers Lowell Harrison, Sam Bruer, Bess Mchone, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers created by and about Lowell Harrison.


Evelyn Thurman Oral History Project (Fa 769), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2016

Evelyn Thurman Oral History Project (Fa 769), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archive Project 769. This collection is an oral history project about Mary Evelyn Thurman a librarian, educator and storyteller. 32 interviews were conducted by Lisa Karen Miller, an employee of Western Kentucky University’s University Libraries. These items are stored in the digital Sound Archives.


Ua1b3/5 Cherry Statue Committee, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua1b3/5 Cherry Statue Committee, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by the Cherry Statue Committee in the course of raising funds for and directing the creation of the Henry Cherry Statue by sculptor Lorado Taft. Records created include meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records and dedication programs.


Ua68/10/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Sociology Publications, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua68/10/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Sociology Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about Sociology. Including Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work while a part of Potter College.


Ua68/10/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Sociology Administration, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua68/10/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Sociology Administration, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the administration of the Department of Sociology. Including Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work while a part of Potter College.


Ua3/2/1 President's Office-Garrett Correspondence/Subject File, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua3/2/1 President's Office-Garrett Correspondence/Subject File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

General correspondence and subject files regarding Western Kentucky University.


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.


Ua12/5 Housing & Residence Life, Wku Archives Jan 2013

Ua12/5 Housing & Residence Life, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Housing & Residence Life and programs.


Ua1b1/7 Wku Ceremonies, Dedications, Groundbreakings, Wku Archives Jan 2013

Ua1b1/7 Wku Ceremonies, Dedications, Groundbreakings, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding special ceremonies, dedications, groundbreakings not already housed in a particular office.


Ua3/9/4 President's Office-Ransdell Installation File, Wku Archives, Virginia Brothers Jan 2013

Ua3/9/4 President's Office-Ransdell Installation File, Wku Archives, Virginia Brothers

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created and received by the President’s Office in preparation of Gary Ransdell’s installation as president.


Ua77/2/3 Alumni Relations Events Golden Anniversary Club / Class Reunions, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua77/2/3 Alumni Relations Events Golden Anniversary Club / Class Reunions, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Invitations, programs and recordings of Golden Anniversary Club and class reunion events.


Ua1b2/1 Anniversaries - Wku, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua1b2/1 Anniversaries - Wku, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding anniversaries celebrated by the university, includes 75th and centennial celebrations.


Scisney, Sheri L. (Fa 256), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 2010

Scisney, Sheri L. (Fa 256), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 256. Paper: "The African-American Set on Western Kentucky University Campus" written by Sheri L. Scisney for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.


Ua3/9/5 Bob Hensley Eulogy, Wku President's Office Nov 2009

Ua3/9/5 Bob Hensley Eulogy, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Eulogy delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at memorial service for alum and WKU supporter Bob Hensley who died November 11, 2009.


Marshall, Katherine (Fa 340), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2009

Marshall, Katherine (Fa 340), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 340. Paper: "The Traditions of a Sorority" written by Katherine Marshall for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.


Saxton, Lashanda (Fa 359), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2009

Saxton, Lashanda (Fa 359), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 359. Paper: "Home vs. College" written by LaShanda Saxton for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.


Brown, Susan Ray (Fa 272), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives May 2008

Brown, Susan Ray (Fa 272), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 272. Paper: "Traditions of Sorority Life" written by Susan Ray Brown for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 17, 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. 8, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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


Ua1d William Lynwood Montell Personnel File, Wku Human Resources Jan 2007

Ua1d William Lynwood Montell Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Personnel file of Lynwood Montell former English, Folklore, Center for Intercultural Studies faculty member.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 25 [29], Wku Student Affairs Feb 2006

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 25 [29], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Bosken, Nina. Speaker Reflects on Diversity – Clarence Page
  • Coulter, Amber. Tuition Hike May Exceed Expectation
  • Paul, Corey. Racks, Registration to Combat Bike Theft
  • Coulter, Amber. Students Working More to Pay for Rising Tuition
  • Brandenburg, Katie. Fees Increase to Fund Projects
  • Positive Protest – Greenwood High School Dress Code
  • Wilson, Brandon. Keep Opinions Out of Classrooms
  • Brown, Erika. Prejudice Still Exists in 21st Century
  • Casagrande, Michael. College Heights Herald Apologizes
  • Paul, Corey. Student Honored for Bravery – Ryan Russell
  • Paul, Corey. Sorority Houses Get …


Ua12/2/1 Token Of My Love, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2005

Ua12/2/1 Token Of My Love, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Valentine's Day magazine of the College Heights Herald:

Token of My Love – Valentine’s Day History

  • Caudle, Leah. Arranged Marriage Is Still a Reality for Some
  • Mullins, Mandy. Putting a Platonic Touch on Valentine’s Day
  • Ross, Lisa. Being Single on Valentine’s Isn’t as Sad as the Day Itself
  • North, Amber. Valentine-less? Enter This Sweepstakes to Get Chance of a Lifetime
  • Wilberding, Beth. Every Holiday Should be Spent with Friends & Loved Ones
  • Toone, Stephanie. Boundaries Continue to be Crossed for Interracial Couples
  • Maines, Ashley. Long Distances Can Ruin Valentine’s Day for Many


Ua1d Mary Clarke, Wku Human Resources Jan 1999

Ua1d Mary Clarke, Wku Human Resources

WKU Archives Records

Personnel file of professor Mary Clarke, includes correspondence and newspaper clippings.


Ua3/9/6/1 Programs Of Distinction, Gary Ransdell, Wku President's Office Jan 1998

Ua3/9/6/1 Programs Of Distinction, Gary Ransdell, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Gary Ransdell interview regarding programs of distinction by unidentified reporter.


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, …


General Index To Research Notes For: A History Of Blacks In Kentucky, Part Iii, Marion B. Lucas Jan 1992

General Index To Research Notes For: A History Of Blacks In Kentucky, Part Iii, Marion B. Lucas

Kentucky History

This index, general in nature, is organized under seventeen larger topics:

  • Camp Nelson
  • Slavery
  • Slave Hiring
  • Free Blacks
  • Underground Railroad - Fugitives
  • Post-Civil War Living Conditions
  • Society & Culture - Medical Care
  • Professions - Employment
  • Freedmen's Bureau
  • Civil Rights
  • Politics
  • Recreation
  • Population
  • Segregation- Changes in the 1890s
  • Civil War
  • Education
  • Religion

Under these general headings, there are numerous subtopics. The research notes are numbered and presented in numerical order, and they are searchable by note numbers, names, dates, events, and topics (occasional hand-written numbers may not appear in searches). There are no missing notes, but there are occasional missing numbers, …


General Index To Research Notes For: A History Of Blacks In Kentucky, Part Iv, Marion B. Lucas Jan 1992

General Index To Research Notes For: A History Of Blacks In Kentucky, Part Iv, Marion B. Lucas

Kentucky History

This index, general in nature, is organized under seventeen larger topics:

  • Camp Nelson
  • Slavery
  • Slave Hiring
  • Free Blacks
  • Underground Railroad - Fugitives
  • Post-Civil War Living Conditions
  • Society & Culture - Medical Care
  • Professions - Employment
  • Freedmen's Bureau
  • Civil Rights
  • Politics
  • Recreation
  • Population
  • Segregation- Changes in the 1890s
  • Civil War
  • Education
  • Religion

Under these general headings, there are numerous subtopics. The research notes are numbered and presented in numerical order, and they are searchable by note numbers, names, dates, events, and topics (occasional hand-written numbers may not appear in searches). There are no missing notes, but there are occasional missing numbers, …