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Watts, John Clarence, 1902-1971 (Sc 3620), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2021

Watts, John Clarence, 1902-1971 (Sc 3620), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3620. Letter, 18 September 1962, from Congressman John C. Watts to constituent Faye Steilberg, Lexington, Kentucky, updating her on proposed legislation regarding voluntary pension plans for self- employed individuals.


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team from August to December 2021.


Sanders, William Willard "Whitey," 1930-2021 (Mss 723), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2021

Sanders, William Willard "Whitey," 1930-2021 (Mss 723), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 723. Original cartoons drawn by Bill “Whitey” Sanders during his career as an editorial cartoonist with the Greensboro Daily News, Kansas City Star, and Milwaukee Journal. Includes some created after his retirement.


Sanders, William Willard "Whitey," 1930-2021 (Mss 722), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2021

Sanders, William Willard "Whitey," 1930-2021 (Mss 722), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 722. Photocopies of cartoons drawn by Bill “Whitey” Sanders during his career and after retirement as an editorial cartoonist with the Greensboro Daily News, Kansas City Star, and Milwaukee Journal. Most were clipped from newspapers but some later cartoons were copied from originals.


Ua3/10/4 Naming & Symbols Task Force Report & Recommendations, Wku President's Office - Caboni Jun 2021

Ua3/10/4 Naming & Symbols Task Force Report & Recommendations, Wku President's Office - Caboni

WKU Archives Records

Report of the Naming & Symbols Task Force concerning four major areas:

  • Solicit input and perspectives from a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders that will guide us as we examine the origins of the names and symbols used on campus.
  • Audit the names used on buildings and other campus symbols to determine which may be connected to exclusion, segregation, racism or slavery.
  • Create a set of guiding principles and a range of options for how we should address any issues raised.
  • Provide to University leadership a set of recommendations.


Ua19/16/1 2021 Wku Track & Field Cross Country Record Book, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jun 2021

Ua19/16/1 2021 Wku Track & Field Cross Country Record Book, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

WKU track and field media guide for 2020-21 season.


Richards, Frances, 1893-1991 - Collector (Sc 3252), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2021

Richards, Frances, 1893-1991 - Collector (Sc 3252), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3252. Two items collected by Richards, a WKU English instructor and adviser to the campus newspaper, the College Heights Herald: a copy of the College Heights Bulletin of Western Kentucky State College (now WKU), inscribed by Public Relations Director Robert G. Cochran with warm thanks to Richards for her assistance in its preparation; and remarks on libel and freedom of expression given by Bert J. Borrone at the 1968 Herald Awards Dinner, with accompanying letter by Cochran.


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Apr 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team in 2021.


La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend As A Story Of Survival And A Reclamation Of The Monster, Camille Maria Acosta Apr 2021

La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend As A Story Of Survival And A Reclamation Of The Monster, Camille Maria Acosta

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

For centuries, the relationship between Mexico and its infatuation with scary stories has been profoundly complex, but why? Perhaps it is the easiest way to communicate a Mexican culture, although proud and resilient, riddled with haunting narratives. For myself personally, the Mexican horror narrative La Llorona has served as a lens for conversation and communication that is unique and important.

In this thesis, I explore how Mexicans and Mexican Americans alike use the legend of La Llorona as a unique form of communication through personifying what truly haunts us. From using the narrative as a tool for entertainment, cautionary tales, …


Kentucky Speech Arts Association (Mss 717), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2021

Kentucky Speech Arts Association (Mss 717), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 717. Minutes, 1931-1962, and associated records (correspondence, membership lists, program notices, and financial data) of the Kentucky Speech Arts Association, first organized as The Kentucky Association of Teachers of Speech.


Ua12/2/67 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives Jan 2021

Ua12/2/67 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.


Ua88 Wku Women's Alliance, Wku Archives Jan 2021

Ua88 Wku Women's Alliance, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Unprocessed records created by the WKU Women's Alliance.


Ua1c11/115 J. Lewie Harman Photo Collection, Wku Archives Jan 2021

Ua1c11/115 J. Lewie Harman Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Artificial collection of photographs related to J. Lewie Harman, president of the Bowling Green Business University. Images removed from various scrapbooks he created.


Ua19/16/1 Lady Topper Basketball Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/1 Lady Topper Basketball Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

2021-22 women's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.


Ua1c11/116 Shirley Risher Photo Collection, Wku Archives Jan 2021

Ua1c11/116 Shirley Risher Photo Collection, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Photographs donated by Shirley Risher.


Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU softball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Volleyball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Volleyball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU volleyball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/1/5 Lady Topper Golf 2020-21 Season Statistics, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/1/5 Lady Topper Golf 2020-21 Season Statistics, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Statistical analysis of the 2020-21 women's golf team season.