Rosenbaum, Michael Owen, B. 1972 (Sc 853),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Rosenbaum, Michael Owen, B. 1972 (Sc 853), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 853. Narrative essay written by Michael Owen Rosenbaum, based on his father Mark Rosenbaum’s account of attendance at the Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York, 16 August 1969, written for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990.
Sanford, John D. (Sc 879),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Sanford, John D. (Sc 879), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 879. Letter, 23 November 1813, written by John D. Sanford to his brother and sister, Elija and Susannah Geter, Jefferson County, Kentucky, discussing family matters and his observation of the War of 1812 at Detroit.
English, Dan (Sc 850),
2013
Western Kentucky University
English, Dan (Sc 850), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 850. Paper titled “The Great Depression” written in November 1990 by Dan English for a Western Kentucky University history class and based on an interview with Elizabeth O’Daniel.
Buchsbaum, Lee Michael, B. 1972 (Sc 848),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Buchsbaum, Lee Michael, B. 1972 (Sc 848), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 848. Paper written by Lee Michael Buchsbaum titled “Sherwood Rudin: Excerpts From a Life,” written in November 1990 for a Western Kentucky University history class. Includes essay by Rudin entitled “To Preserve the Dignity and Honor,” n.d.
Waters, Bonita Jean, B. 1971 (Sc 854),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Waters, Bonita Jean, B. 1971 (Sc 854), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 854. Paper written by Bonnie Jean Waters for a Western Kentucky University United States history class,
November 1990, titled “The American Soldier” discussing her grandfather John Napper’s experiences as a sergeant in Battery A, 68th Field Artillery, First Armored Division.
Blandford, Donald J., B. 1938 (Sc 877),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Blandford, Donald J., B. 1938 (Sc 877), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 877. Letters written by Donald J. Blandford, Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives, to Representative Richard A. Sanders, Jr., Smiths Grove, Kentucky, during the federal investigation (known as Operation Boptrot) of Kentucky House members and staff.
Oliver, James Earl (Sc 874),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Oliver, James Earl (Sc 874), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 874. Letters, 1967 (12), written chiefly by Private James Earl Oliver from Fort Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to his wife Elizabeth, Bowling Green, Kentucky. He describes his day-to-day military life.
Turner, Todd (Sc 840),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Turner, Todd (Sc 840), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 840. Research paper titled “Dorothy Dix: The Burdened Heart of a Helpful Woman,” written by Todd Turner for a women’s history class at Western Kentucky University, 30 June 1989.
Dean, Harry Moseley, 1884-1958 (Sc 2659),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Dean, Harry Moseley, 1884-1958 (Sc 2659), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2659. A volume of Harry Moseley Dean's poetry compiled by Gayle R. Carver.
Stone, Amy Michelle (Hodgkins), B. 1972 (Sc 836),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Stone, Amy Michelle (Hodgkins), B. 1972 (Sc 836), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 836. Research paper written by Amy M. Hodgkins Stone entitled “The Assassination of President Kennedy As Witnessed by Dr. Francis Thompson” written for U.S. History class, 27 November 1990.
Hinton, Merri Lynne (Sc 852),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Hinton, Merri Lynne (Sc 852), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 852. Paper titled “A Story about John Hunt: World War II Kentucky Veteran” written by Merri Lynne Hinton for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990. Based on interviews with Hunt of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Poteet, Penny Lynne, B. 1971 (Sc 847),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Poteet, Penny Lynne, B. 1971 (Sc 847), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 847. Research paper written by Penny Lynne Poteet for a United States history class at Western Kentucky University in 1990 titled,” The Great Depression: A Recollection of the Past” based on an interview with her grandfather, Samuel Junior Poteet.
Barrow, Merrill Alan, B. 1953? (Sc 863),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Barrow, Merrill Alan, B. 1953? (Sc 863), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 863. Paper titled “George Freas: Portrait of a Soldier,” written by Merrill Alan Barrow for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990. Freas, a native of Simpson County, served as a United States Army bomber pilot, parachuted from his plane in the Marne Forest, March 1945, and attempted to escape via the French Underground, but was captured and imprisoned until May 1945.
Stephenson, Lisa Kay (Sc 861),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Stephenson, Lisa Kay (Sc 861), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 861. Paper titled “World War II: A Soldier’s Perspective,” and written by Lisa Kay Stephenson for a Western Kentucky University U.S. history class in November 1990. Based on an interview with Samuel L. Swann of Springfield, Tennessee, the paper describes Swann’s infantry experiences in England and Germany and his injuries.
Austin, Larry Wayne, B. 1971 (Sc 855),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Austin, Larry Wayne, B. 1971 (Sc 855), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 855. Narrative account written by Larry Wayne Austin for a Western Kentucky University United States history
class, November 1990, of interview with T.J. Sullivan describing his work as a pilot and lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps before and during the Air Force bombing of Tripoli, Libya, in 1986. The bombing was in retaliation for terrorists’’ actions approved by President Muammar Gaddafi.
Peck, Chad W. (Sc 856),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Peck, Chad W. (Sc 856), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 856. Paper discussing Charles Salyers’ 1970 military experiences in Vietnam and its aftermath, written by Chad W. Peck for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990.
Mcbrayer, Kent - Collector (Sc 873),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Mcbrayer, Kent - Collector (Sc 873), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 873. Letters, 1918, 1920, 1945 (4), written chiefly by or to Horn family members, Daviess County, Kentucky, collected by Kent McBrayer. All the letters are written by individuals serving in the armed services and relate some information about military life.
Burns, Roger D. (Sc 866),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Burns, Roger D. (Sc 866), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 866. Transcription of interview with Vietnam veteran Bobby Lewis concerning his military experiences in 1964. Interview was completed by Roger D. Burns for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990.
Boles, Monday, 1890-1986 (Sc 845),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Boles, Monday, 1890-1986 (Sc 845), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text of paper (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 845. Photocopy of paper entitled “The Adventures of Monday Boles,” written by Boles in 1976. Born in Cuba and given the name Joaquin Machado, Boles writes of his early years and of being adopted by a United States soldier during the Spanish-American War. Associated letter, 1981, and photo, 1980.
The Grizzly, January 24, 2013,
2013
Ursinus College
The Grizzly, January 24, 2013, Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Olivia Z. Schultz, Matthew Johnston, Courtney Scott, John Robinson, Samantha Salomon, Larissa Coyne, Eilish Bennett, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Alyse Reid, Jordan Demcher
Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present
Distinguished Retirees Leave Ursinus • New Deans Take Office • Plans for Library's Future • Resident Adviser Recruitment Continues • UC Welcomes New RD • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Strives for Change • Students Create Their Own Wismer Masterpieces • How to Form a New Student Club on Campus • Opinion: Sexual Assault Absent in Media Coverage; Birthright Trip to Israel Provides New Insights • Senior Abitz Attends FFCA Academy • Senior Spotlight: Amber Yacenda, Basketball • Draper Drops 33, Swarthmore in OT
