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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kelly, Rita Helen Roberts (Fa 353), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kelly, Rita Helen Roberts (Fa 353), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 353. Paper: "Good Mothering through Breast Feeding: Observations of a Meeting of the La Leche League" written by Rita H. Kelly for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Jones, Rich (Fa 332), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Jones, Rich (Fa 332), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 332. Paper: "Folklore and Media Project on the 'Daily News' Newspaper Articles" written by Rich Jones for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Miles, Claude D. (Fa 338), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Miles, Claude D. (Fa 338), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 338. Paper: "[Folklore in 'Rolling Stone']," written by Claude D. Miles for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Hannah, James (Fa 330), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hannah, James (Fa 330), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 330. Paper: "Folklore and Mass Media Class Project: Looking at Folklore in the Newspaper," written by James Hannah for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Medley, Joy (Fa 339), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Medley, Joy (Fa 339), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 339. Paper: "The Power of the Press: Elements of Folklore Surrounding 'The Death of Floyd Collins'," written by Medley for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Logsdon, Pamela Ann (Fa 334), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Logsdon, Pamela Ann (Fa 334), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 334. Paper: "A Traditional Christmas Holiday" written by Pamela Ann Logsdon for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Johnstad, Susan E. (Fa 331), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Johnstad, Susan E. (Fa 331), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 331. Paper: "The Folklore of Weddings in Bride Magazines: Where Tradition Meets Media Convention" written by Johnstad for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Jarvis, Pat (Fa 333), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Jarvis, Pat (Fa 333), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 333. Paper: "Collection of Advertisements from 'Rolling Stone' for Folklore and Media," written by Pat Jarvis for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Levenson, Al (Fa 335), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Levenson, Al (Fa 335), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text paper (click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 335. Paper: "Frog Life: A Brief Discussion and Analysis of the Folklife of the Flying Frog Farm," written by Al Levenson for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Estes, Buck "Red" (Fa 323), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Estes, Buck "Red" (Fa 323), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 323. Cassette tape from a partially-damaged reel-to-reel tape (T-7-62-113) of Estes performing two folk songs and a "whooping" at Mammoth Cave, 4 July 1962. Also, a transcription of the material on the cassette and the New World Records compact disc 'I'm On My Journey Home: Vocal Styles and Resources in Folk Music" which contains Estes's performance.
Potter, Phyllis M. (Fa 326), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Potter, Phyllis M. (Fa 326), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 326. Paper: "Psalm-singing in 17th Century New England" written by Potter for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Arête November 2008, Honors College
Arête November 2008, Honors College
Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Bennett, Emily. On Her Toes – Martha Madison
- Ulber, Emily. Bowling Green Benefits from Adult Literacy Program
- Carey, Ryan. Sixth-Seeded Lady Tops Win Sun Belt Title - Volleyball
- Hale, Marianne. Task Force to Evaluate Western’s Growth – Task Force on Quality & Access
- Be Proactive, Not Reactive: University Officials Need to be Policy Driven
- Milam, Dustin. Fight for Rights, Liberation, Equality
- Jones, Ashley. Praxis vs. Western Football – Parking
- Schwab, Edmond. Change I Can’t Believe In
- Stewart, Colleen. Vigil Honors Victims of Transgender Hate Crimes …
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 327), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 327), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project FA 327. Paper: "Remedies & Cures of Muhlenberg County Folks" written by Rhonda Wood for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Wyatt, Wilson Watkins, 1905-1996 (Sc 1299), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wyatt, Wilson Watkins, 1905-1996 (Sc 1299), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1299. Letter, 16 October 1959, written by Wilson Wyatt, lawyer and politician of Louisville, Kentucky, to Brevard Crihfield, Chicago, Illinois, asking for a copy of proceedings from a recent governor's conference.
Klimowicz, Teresa Dolores (Fa 352), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Klimowicz, Teresa Dolores (Fa 352), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 352. Paper: "[Aerobics Class]" written by Teresa Dolores Klimowicz for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Simmons, James M., 1851-1935 (Sc 1809), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Simmons, James M., 1851-1935 (Sc 1809), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1809. Notes for a political speech delivered by James M. Simmons in Plum Springs, Warren County, Kentucky, 1 November 1884. Also a check from the P.J. Potter Bank written by Simmons and a typescript of his obituary.
Now He Belong To The Ages: Memorializing Abraham Lincoln, Jonathan Jeffrey
Now He Belong To The Ages: Memorializing Abraham Lincoln, Jonathan Jeffrey
SCL Faculty and Staff Publications
Reviled by many of his fellow Kentuckians while he was president, Abraham Lincoln became Kentucky’s, and America’s, idol during the 20th century. The Commonwealth is home to a growing list of notable Lincoln memorials. This article examines the history and folklore surrounding a number of these monuments.
Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 8, Wku Provost
Ua35/1 Doers & Deeds Vol. 7, No. 8, Wku Provost
WKU Archives Records
Newsletter created by the WKU Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs to highlight the activities of faculty, staff and alumni.
Russellville Gun Club - Russellville, Kentucky (Sc 1788), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Russellville Gun Club - Russellville, Kentucky (Sc 1788), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid for Manuscripts Small Collection 1788. Ledger for the Russellville Gun Club containing the constitution and bylaws; membership list and list of honorary members; lists of scores, April-May 1886, April 27, 1887; and accounts Feb. 1886-June 1887. Also includes typescript of constitution and membership list (Click on "Additional Files" below).
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Paul, Corey. Fights & Frenzy
- Day, Michelle. Gunfire Unconfirmed, Investigation Continues
- Hale, Marianne. Campus, Community Voice Concerns
- Timeline of Events
- Slitz, Alex. A Thousand Words – Charus Changchit
- Howerton, Christina. Enrollment Increases 2.6 Percent
- Howerton, Christina. Task Force Explores Ways to Make College Cost Less
- Gadbois, Chris. Rudeness Isn’t an Issue with Shuttle Drivers
- Bonneau-Kaya, Chrystal. Objectification of Women is Dehumanizing, Wrong
- Schwab, Edmond. Learn the Background of the Financial Troubles
- Bybee, Sarah. Please Slow Down and Watch Out for Pedestrians
- Cawthorn, Shawna. Poor Football …
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945 (Sc 1786), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945 (Sc 1786), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1786. Signature of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as Governor of New York on unknown official document dated 18 June 1930. Collection contains lower portion of document only.
Ritter, George Kinslow, 1866-1947 (Sc 1782), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ritter, George Kinslow, 1866-1947 (Sc 1782), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1782. Certified tally of votes cast in the Sartain Precinct, Barren County, Kentucky for all the candidates running in the statewide election of November 1899. Signed by George K. Ritter, one of the election judges.
Sampson, Flemon Davis, 1875-1967 (Sc 1792), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sampson, Flemon Davis, 1875-1967 (Sc 1792), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1792. Correspondence with family members of Flemon D. Sampson, former governor of Kentucky, and a deed for a large tract of land in eastern Kentucky.
Creel, Milton Pinckney, 1851-1913 (Sc 1793), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Creel, Milton Pinckney, 1851-1913 (Sc 1793), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1793. Two 1898 political letters from Dr. Milton P. Creel, Central City, Kentucky announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state's Third District U.S. Congressional seat.
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 328), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 328), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of comilation (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 328. Compilation: "Tales of Tales of Tales" by the eighth grade class, Hughes-Kirk High School in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, under the direction of Rhonda Wood.
Pratt, Claudia M. (Fa 325), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Pratt, Claudia M. (Fa 325), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 325. Paper: "Let's Go Visit the Pratts: An Investigation of the Folklore of the Pratt Family" written by Claudia M. Pratt for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Angle, Dennis Paul (Fa 319), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Angle, Dennis Paul (Fa 319), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection 319. Paper: "A Partial Ethnography of the Bowling Green Fire Department" written by Dennis Paul Angle for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Sturgeon, Laurie (Fa 324), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sturgeon, Laurie (Fa 324), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 324. Paper: "Goebel Twyman: The Fiddle Player and His Continuing Music" written by Sturgeon for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Arête October 2008, Honors College
Arête October 2008, Honors College
Arête: Honors College at WKU Newsletter
No abstract provided.