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Luke Pryor Blackburn: The Good Samaritan, Nancy Baird
Luke Pryor Blackburn: The Good Samaritan, Nancy Baird
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Luke Pryor Blackburn, Kentucky’s only physician governor, is one of the forgotten public health figures of the 19th century. As health officer of Natchez in the 1850s he instituted the first effective quarantine used in the Mississippi Valley and became a strong advocate of its use as a preventive measure in the control of yellow fever. During his lifetime Blackburn also became well known for his unselfish aid to communities stricken with the disease.
In March 1878 announced his candidacy for governor of his native state. Local politicians scoffed at his chances for election, but his actions during the …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs
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WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:
- Caudill, Tom. William Buckman Defeats Albert Laird in Rematch – Faculty Regent
- Reynolds, Jim. Jay Keffer Wins Freshman Vote
- Strehl, Mary. Dr. Jim Goodrum is Lone Physician on Staff Student Health Service
- Enrollment Climbs Over 12,000 Mark
- Harris, Roger. Unpaid Tickets May Lead Students to Car Trouble
- Academic Council Hears Proposal for More Student Votes
- Job Interviews Se Next Week
- Reynolds, Jim. Jeff Consolo Tabs Eight for Congress
- Peace Corps Recruiters Due Next Week
- Football Bus Trip May be Cancelled
- Student Patrol: A Good Idea …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:
- Caudill, Tom & Betsy Leake. Faculty Regent Election Rescheduled
- Crawford, Ricky. City Celebrates State Milestone
- Wethington, Jay. Barefoot Jerry Billed Tonight
- It’s Time for Topper Football Kickoff
- Reynolds, Jim. 11 File for Freshman Offices, Six for Council
- Strehl, Mary. Runoff Will Follow New Rules
- Faculty Regent Confusion Will Actually Bring Order
- Academic Council Race Could Use More Candidates
- Letter from the Editor – Faculty Regent
- Reynolds, Jim. Associated Student Government Passes Two Bills: Two Are Tabled
- Graduate Student Receives Grant – Linda White
- Shirley, Janet. …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Archives Records
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:
- Western Moving toward Four-year Nursing Program
- Sen. Sam Ervin to Lecture Tonight at 8
- Madison, Stephanie. Junior Adele Gleaves Captures Miss Western Crown Sunday Night
- Tewell, Terry. Campaign Expenses Reflect Voting
- Streakers Given Probated Suspensions
- Ayers, Elaine. New College Heights Herald Staff Announced
- Drill Teams Take First at Illinois Meet – Pershing Rifles
- Western Student Drowns in Ohio River – Howard, Lloyd
- Expect Freedom, Few Changes from New Staff
- Annual Election Foolishness Reflects on All Candidates
- Levy, Marc. Reveals Peculiarities
- Livers, Virgil. Chides Black Brothers …
Ua11/1/3 John Conyers Interview, Wku University Affairs
Ua11/1/3 John Conyers Interview, Wku University Affairs
WKU Archives Records
Interview with John Conyers for unidentified University Relations program.