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Blacks In Oregon, Darrell Millner

Black Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

Periodically, newspaper or magazine articles appear proclaiming amazement at how white the population of Oregon and the City of Portland is compared to other parts of the country. It is not possible to argue with the figures—in 2017, there were an estimated 91,000 Blacks in Oregon, about 2 percent of the population—but it is a profound mistake to think that these stories and statistics tell the story of the state's racial past. In fact, issues of race and the status and circumstances of Black life in Oregon are central to understanding the history of the state, and perhaps its future …

Finding Aid To The Collection Of Osborne Family Materials, Osborne Family, Colby College Special Collections

Finding Aids

The Osborne Family Collection centers on the members of an early African American family who settled in Waterville, Maine after the Civil War. The collection contains materials relating to Samuel Osborne (1883-1904), his wife, Maria Iverson Osborne (1836-1913), and their children: Flora Molly Osborne Strange (1854-1921), Amelia Osborne (1857-1930), and Lulu Clifton Osborne Connor (1864-1907?), all born in slavery in Virginia. The remaining Osborne children: Isabelle Osborne (1868), Annie J. Osborne (1869-1901), Alice E. Osborne (1871-1968), Edward Samuel Osborne (1874-1956), and Marion Thompson Osborne Matheson (1878-1954) were born in Waterville, Maine. Samuel Osborne worked as the Colby College Janitor for …

Ua1f Wku Cultural Diversity, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Bibliography of sources related to cultural diversity at WKU.

Ua12/2/33 Black History Month, Wku Association For The Study Of African American Life & History

WKU Archives Records

WKU Black History Month events poster.

Ua12/2/33 Whips & Chains, Wku Association For The Study Of African American Life & History

WKU Archives Records

Invitation to first WKU Association for the Study of African American Life & History event entitled Whips & Chains.

"Spectacular Opacities": The Hyers Sisters' Performances Of Respectability And Resistance, Jocelyn Buckner

Theatre Faculty Articles and Research

This essay analyzes the Hyers Sisters, a Reconstruction-era African American sister act, and their radical efforts to transcend social limits of gender, class, and race in their early concert careers and three major productions, Out of Bondage and Peculiar Sam, or The Underground Railroad, two slavery-to-freedom epics, and Urlina, the African Princess, the first known African American play set in Africa. At a time when serious, realistic roles and romantic plotlines featuring black actors were nearly nonexistent due to the country’s appetite for stereotypical caricatures, the Hyers Sisters used gender passing to perform opposite one another as heterosexual lovers in …

Ua1b1/5 Martin Luther King Forum, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding the Martin Luther King Forum.

Ua3/9/5 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Speech, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Ua1b2/1 A Commemoration Of Wku's Integration: 1956-2006, Monica G. Burke, Sherese Martin

WKU Archives Records

A publication that chronicles the history of WKU's desegregation efforts. This commemorative publication is also an historical document that highlights the prolific accomplishments of WKU African American graduates. The impact of Western's spirit on countless African American graduates and the Bowling Green community unfolds in the pages that follow. The joy of having access to an education, the struggles of transforming an institutional climate, the kindness of WKU faculty, staff, and students and the rewards of walking across the stage in Diddle arena are chronicled by those who experienced it firsthand.

Ua1b2/1/7 Oral History, Lydia Kullman, Gary Ransdell

WKU Archives Records

Interview conducted by Lydia Kullman with Gary Ransdell. This oral history interview was created for Andrew McMichael's History and the Internet Class, 2004.

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.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Clark, Ashlee. Campus Security Tightens in Wake of Murder
• Lau, Jessica. Diversity Grows, Problems Persist
• Yee, April. Home of Love
• Leong, Jennifer. State Street Baptist Church Rededication Date Set
• Cowherd, Heather. Growing Up Black in Bowling Green
• Clark, Ashlee & Aja Junior. Regents Approve Increased Budget
• Leong, Jennifer. Hispanic Ministry Provides Heartfelt Worship
• Taylor, Sean. Shake Rag Gains New Support, Awareness
• Taylor, Sean. Patriot Act Tramples Peoples' Civil Rights
• Clark, Ashlee. Got Ethics?
• Winters, Jonathan. Remove Patriotism from Flames
• Yee, April. Stereotypes
• Jefferson, Regina …

Ua12/2/1 Then & Now, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald homecoming magazine with articles:

• Holm, Hollan. Big Red Evolves from Joke to Icon
• Hellmueller, Anthony. What’s Happening for Homecoming?
• Moore, Michael. Refrigerator Bowl Veterans Reunite
• Farner, Keith. Colonnade Used to Be Place to Watch Pigskin Fly – Stadium
• Lord, Joseph. 1962 Basketball Player Remembers Living with Coach E.A. Diddle – Bobby Rascoe, Diddle Dorm
• Schoenbaechler, Danny & Hollan Holm. 1972 Fraternity Brothers Reunite, Relive Days in Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
• Robinson, Jocelyn. 1983 The Cellar: From Boogie Nights to Study Nights – West Hall
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. 1994 Potter Hall Provided Location Near Classes
• Lowther, Clare. 2002 Tailgating …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Sebastian, Kandace. Shake Rag Preparing for Revival
• Clark, Ashlee. Concerts in Park Sizzling
• Byrd, Candice. Actor Relives Washington's Brave Legacy - Josephy Bundy
• Clark, Ashlee. Multi-faceted Clemette Haskins Returning to Start Foundation
• Davis, AnCharlene. Uncle Merv Aubespin Tells Students To Make a Difference
• Relerford, Patrice. Sullivans Share Success to Support Scholarships
• Long, Michelle. Teacher Trying to Draw Minorities into Profession - Leislie Godo-Solo
• Tucker, Harold. Army Sets Up Quarters on Hill
• Belcher, Tammy. Shake Rag Deserves Support
• Clark, Ashlee. Teach Black History Year Round …

Ua1b1/7 Dedication Of Historical Marker For Jonesville, Kentucky Historical Society

WKU Archives Records

Program for the dedication of the historical marker for the African American community Jonesville.

Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 2, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Society of African American Alumni and Minority Student Support Services to promote spring celebration 2000.

Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Society of African American Alumni and Minority Student Support Services to promote homecoming events.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Mayo, Travis. A Crushing Defeat – Football
• Stamper, John. Fatal Fire Sparking Changes – Murray State University, Housing & Residence Life
• Karen, Mattias. Insurance Costs Could Drop for Faculty – Employee Benefits
• Harper, Molly. Report Expresses Concern About Campus Dark Spots – Lighting
• New Classes Need Funding – Budget, Curriculum
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon More Classes
• Mead, Ann. Reserved Spots Open After 5 – Parking
• Wilson, Liz. Take Bake the Night Succeeds – Poetry
• How Would You Rate Your Computer Skills?
• Lynn, Kelley. Talent Show Draws All Kinds
• Englert, …

Ua11/1 A New Level Of Excellence With A Personal Touch, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Promotional booklet about WKU, includes students Joy Greer, Brian Bixler, Shelley Stephens, Christian Karlsson, Chris Powers, alumni Becky Baker, Terry Wilcutt, Thomas George, Sean Dollman and president Thomas Meredith.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Ramsey, Carine. Labor of Love - Judy Schwank
• Johnson, Shalana. Mayor Ties Fires to Race - Church arson
• Cunningham, Shalonda. Social Service Agencies' Funds Restored
• Davis, Tonie. Nece's Place - Earnece Walker
• Carroll, Tyneia. Cornelius Martin Shucks Corn for Cars
• Davis, Tonie. Elderly Foster Goodwill at Girls Club
• Seymore, Shauna. Howard Bailey Combines Hard Work, Compassion
• Rucker, Lori. Students Get Basics at the News
• Carroll, Tyneia. Freshman Program Hopes to Lessen Dropout Rate
• Doss, Tremecca. Church Burning Investigation Efforts Minimal
• Rucker, Lori. Police Need …

Ua77/3 Margaret Munday Oral History, Gene Crume

WKU Archives Records

An interview in 1996 with Margaret Munday first African American undergraduate to attend Western Kentucky University conducted by Gene Crume.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Seay, Cherise. Western Updates, Submits New Affirmative Action Reports
• Seay, Cherise. Supreme Court Decision Doesn't Change Review
• Overstreet, Camille. Voting Rights Act a Victory for America
• Green, DeAnn. Bag(pipe) Lady: Her Hot Air Makes Music - Sheryl McCracken
• Smith, Scheri. Bagpipe Facts
• King, Heather. Negative Experiences, No Support Discourage Black Men from College
• Simmons, Regina. Basketball Camps Fun for Players, Coaches
• Green, DeAnn. City Police Earn Community's Trust
• Gatewood, Davita. Local Officials Agree Curfew Not Needed
• Stewart, Laze & DeAnn Green. Group Helps Minority …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Jackson, Azar. Corvette Plant Gearing Up for Saturn
• Medina. Ideisha. Progress on New Center Relieves Some Concerns - High Street Community Center
• Harris, John. With Budget Cut, Human Rights Commission May Close
• Ellis, Torey. For Bill Wimbley, Hard Work Paves Road to Position in Hospital
• Diggs, Christy. Cheryl Freeman is One-of-a-Kind Dentist in Bowling Green
• Huggins, Tequilla & Andrea Matthews. Western Takes Steps to Encourage Black Faculty, Recruit Minorities
• Hudson, Tamica. Smiths Grove Man Made a Grade A Choice - Curtis Sullivan
• McCutcheon, Shenita. …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Davis, Courtney. City Closing Center in Exchange for Benefits - High Street Community Center
• Young, Shemica. Woman Dedicated to Helping Children in Central America - Judy Schwank
• Williams, Sheree. What Hate Destroys, Love Can Rebuild - Barren River Baptist Church
• Woods, Michael. Barber Shop Offers Family Atmosphere - Jimmie's Barber Shop
• Allen, Dwanna. Woman Takes a Shine to Bowling Green - Earnece Walker
• Williams, Sheree. Closing Center Ignores Concerns of Community
• Buck, Lakesha. Jurors, City Prejudged Defendants - Wilding Trial
• Jones, Norm. Cycle of …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 8, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Cunningham, Lashafta. Minority Retention too Low at Western, CHE Charges
• Green, Lakisha. Children Receive Love and Hugs from Caring Foster Grandparents
• Donigan, Annecta. Students Anticipate Little Change Despite CHE Visit
• Sims, Antriece. Journalism Family Tradition for Merv, Eleska Aubespin
• Brown, Karen. Commitment, Dedication, Hard Work Make Automobile Dealership Successful - Cornelius Martin
• Brown, karen. Joe Denning Contributes by Serving Community
• Allen, April. Class Meets Class at Corvette Assembly Plant
• Ewing, Brad. AIMS Program Gives Minorities a Shot at Success
• Moon, Aisha. It's Time to …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1991.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 7, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Shafi, Farah. Couple Face Struggle to Help Children Overcome Tragedies - Galilean Home Ministries
• Ashan, Human. Western Must Up Minority Enrollment
• Hafiz, Diya. Earnece Walker Gives Shoes Walker Glow
• Patterson, Erica. Western Gets Bonus with Halcomb Twins
• Williamson, Tiffany. Civil Rights Role Started Early
• Ahsan, Human. Western Professor Wants Role in Setting Policy - Saundra Ardrey
• Spaulding, Allonda. Reporter Decides Early on TV Career - Beverly Kirk
• Shafi, Farah. Students Get Inside View at Broadcasting Business
• Townes, Jimmedda. Cold Floor, Steel Doors Greet Warren …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1990.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 6, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Mills, Deanna. Minorities Say Civil Rights Backsliding Here
• Anderson, Tiffany. Local Woman Gives Children Chance to Live - Judy Schwank
• Taylor, Carletta. Minnesota Names Former WKU Star Assistant Coach - Clemette Haskins
• Wright, Lisa. New Language, Old Friends Concern Refugees Most - Cambodians
• Hart, Jimmy. Quality of Students Made Integration Smooth
• Taylor, Carletta. Government Teacher Knows Importance of Role Models - Saundra Ardrey
• Anderson, Lisa. Robert Haynes Says Western Trying to Increase Minority Hiring
• Batson, Alycia. Good Opportunities Often Mean Leaving
• Shobe, Tracey. Local …

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1989.