Yeager, Lyn Allison (Antrobus), 1915-2012 (Sc 324),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Yeager, Lyn Allison (Antrobus), 1915-2012 (Sc 324), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 324. Research materials and notes of Lynn A. Yeager, Bowling Green, Kentucky, including biographical data and photocopies of photos pertaining to Richmond Pearson Hobson and John D. Miley.
Missionary Societies - Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Logan County, Kentucky (Sc 323),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Missionary Societies - Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Logan County, Kentucky (Sc 323), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 323. Typed copy of “The History of the Logan Presbyterial [sic] Missionary Auxiliary Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1796-1955,” written by Mrs. Joseph Rogers and Mrs. Henry A. Reeder; and of auxiliary notes compiled by Margaret Hampton for 1955-1958.
American Commemorative Panels: William H. Johnson,
2012
University of North Florida
American Commemorative Panels: William H. Johnson, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division
Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection
Informational page for William H. Johnson Commemorative Stamp – American Commemorative Panels, includes images of the stamps and biographical information for William H. Johnson. First issued April 11, 2012.
The Red Scare,
2012
Stephen F Austin State University
The Red Scare, Allison Ellis
Undergraduate Research Conference
The Red Scare describes the time in American History following World War II when tension between Americans and other Communist countries, specifically the Soviet Union, were threateningly high. Each county was equipped for, yet fearful of an atomic war. The United States government tried to use this fear to motivate the American public to become mobilized. American citizens were encouraged to rely on themselves and prepare for the worst. Even though they were ignorant to the effects of such an attack, Americans tried desperately to prepare their homes and families. The government published articles, pamphlets, short films, and held drills …
Grider, Charles J., 1905-1987 (Mss 401),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Grider, Charles J., 1905-1987 (Mss 401), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscript Collection 401. Collection contains materials related to Charles J. Grider's part-time career as a music manager. Includes band advertisements, dance invitations, letters and telegrams from music corporations, lists of patrons underwriting for bands, and Grider's personal reminiscences of Bowling Green dances.
The Grand Rapids Public Museum: What’S In A Building?,
2012
Grand Valley State University
The Grand Rapids Public Museum: What’S In A Building?, Nicholas A. Claus
Grand Valley Journal of History
“The Grand Rapids Public Museum has provided educational and community opportunities to the local area before and after 1937, however, a split was made from amateurism to professionalism with the procurement of a permanent building in 1937.”
James, Addison Davis, 1849-1910 (Mss 400),
2012
Western Kentucky University
James, Addison Davis, 1849-1910 (Mss 400), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Mansucripts Collection 400. Photocopy of a letter press book kept by Addison Davis James during the time he was U.S. Marshal for Western Kentucky. James was a physician and a prominent Republican from Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Louisville Medical School - Louisville, Kentucky - Notes (Sc 321),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Louisville Medical School - Louisville, Kentucky - Notes (Sc 321), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 321. Notebook kept by an unidentified student at the Louisville (Kentucky) Medical School. Includes notes of lectures given by professors Yandell, Miller, Gross, Palmer, Rogers, Flint and Smith.
Rupard, William, 1825-1904 (Sc 2518),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Rupard, William, 1825-1904 (Sc 2518), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2518. Letter, 21 March 1883, from William Rupard, postmarked Hedges, Clark County, Kentucky, to W. W. Thomas, Harrisburg, Indiana. He reports on the health of mutual friends, “Brother” and “Sister” Lampton, and mentions his preaching activities.
Lipscomb, John, D. 1820 (Sc 319),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Lipscomb, John, D. 1820 (Sc 319), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 319. Photocopy of journal kept by John Lipscomb of his trip to Nashville and the Cumberland Settlements from southwest Virginia. Part of the journal is in typescript with an explanatory introduction and is entitled “Pease Supe, Milk and Clabber,” and the remainder is a photocopy of the original.
David, Isaac, 1841-1900 (Sc 318),
2012
Western Kentucky University
David, Isaac, 1841-1900 (Sc 318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 318. Letter of Isaac David, secretary of St. George Lodge, Louisville, Kentucky, to Dr. Oscar E. Bloch, Louisville, arranging Bloch’s examination for his Masonic degree.
Whig Party (Sc 320),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Whig Party (Sc 320), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 320. Typescript of an open letter from sixteen citizens to the voters of Warren County, Kentucky concerning the issues in the 1844 presidential election and the Whig party platform.
Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 317),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 317), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 317. Photocopies of miscellaneous business papers of the Shakers, including letters, 1884, 1915 (2);an agreement with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company for the location of a depot at South Union, 1860; deeds, 1883, 1893 (2); bond, 1883; and receipts, 1884, 1906 (2). Originals are housed at the Shaker Museum, South Union.
Manire, Lucy (Sc 316),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Manire, Lucy (Sc 316), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 316. Letter written by Lucy Manire, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, to Lucy Shannon, South Union, Kentucky, expressing thanks for hospitality extended to her.
Ayles, Amanda Belle (Richards), 1870-1963 (Sc 2517),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Ayles, Amanda Belle (Richards), 1870-1963 (Sc 2517), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2517. Histories of the Richards and Orange families of Butler and Warren counties in Kentucky, written by Amanda Belle (Richards) Ayles. Includes biographical data on Ayles.
The Grizzly, April 5, 2012,
2012
Ursinus College
The Grizzly, April 5, 2012, Nick Pane, Liz Kilmer, Michael Schmidt, Samantha Mascia, Lisa Jobe, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Sarah Bollert, Chelsea Callahan, Carly Siegler, Victoria Cameron, Shane Eachus, Keith Baker
Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present
String Ensemble Impresses Hope • Career Services Hosts Webinar • "Ball at the Bellevue" a Success, Continues to Draw Large Number of Student Participants • Sue Thomas Retires from Admissions Staff • Caitlin Callahan Interns as Veterinary Tech • Greek Week Approaches, MAA and Quiz Club Plan to Participate • UC Welcomes Teisa Brown to President's Staff • Nothing to Hate About this Hamlet • Phillies to Continue Success Despite Worries • Senior Spotlight: Garrett Smith, Baseball • Bears Battle Through Wet Weekend • Player Spotlight: Jenni Weber, Softball
Civility And American Democracy: A National Forum,
2012
University of Massachusetts Boston
Civility And American Democracy: A National Forum, Barbara L. Graceffa, Center For Civil Discourse, University Of Massachusetts Boston
Office of Community Partnerships Posters
At a time when political discourse seems to be on the path to paralysis, this forum brought together prominent humanities scholars, political thinkers, and journalists to explore the meaning of civility and its role in American democracy. The forum holds the following sessions: Civility in American History; Civility and Morality; Civility and Culture; Civility, Politics, and the Media.
Clark, William, 1770-1838 (Sc 315),
2012
Western Kentucky University
Clark, William, 1770-1838 (Sc 315), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 315. Portion of diary kept by William Clark when he passed through Kentucky during his trip from St. Louis, Missouri to Washington D.C. He mentions Hopkinsville, Russellville, Bowling Green and other places as he travels through central and east Kentucky and into East Tennessee.
Once Upon A Time In Gettysburg: Sometimes It Works,
2012
Gettysburg College
Once Upon A Time In Gettysburg: Sometimes It Works, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
Monday night, I took my class out on the 'battlefield.' I know some of them are taking my class because, "it's Gettysburg College and I should take a Civil War class before I leave." I couldn't resist the siren call to show them where they have lived for four years and transform the meanings of that ground for them. So we went on a campus tour, the battlefield they walk everyday when they go to class or dinner or out to party on a Friday night. [excerpt]
Guest Post: Fear And Loathing At Shiloh,
2012
Gettysburg College
Guest Post: Fear And Loathing At Shiloh, Vanessa Smiley
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
Everyone is and has been talking about the Shiloh 150th commemoration, whether it be the NPS event starting this week or the battle reenactment that took place this past weekend. It has been called the 'Antietam of the West.' All the events surrounding its 150th anniversary have been heralded as being one of 'the big ones' this year. Over 23,000 casualties of both sides in two days - a pretty significant and bloody battle. [excerpt]
