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Interview With Samantha Hamilton (Fa 374), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Samantha Hamilton conducted by Heather-Kristen Brooks on 29 April 1998. From folk studies student project “The Effects of High School Consolidation on the Students and Community of Lewisburg” concerning the centralization of five Logan County schools in 1983 and the issues of race, extracurricular activities, athletics, and behavioral norms.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Englert, Jennifer. Special Volunteers – Special Olympics
• Lanter, Charlie. Paul Patton Asks for Federal Aid – FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hail
• Brewer, Jerry. Josh Detre Doesn’t Fit Traditional Mold – Student Government Association
• Back, Shannon. Stephanie Cosby Wants More Scholarships – Student Government Association
• Alien Presentation Tonight – Hardin Planetarium
• Panhellenic Association Awarded
• Student Government Association Elections Today
• Harper, Molly. Program Focuses on Children – Children First, Programs of Distinction
• Harper, Molly. Anthropology Students Make Their Voices Heard
• Money for Big Sign Could Be Better Used – Electronic …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lanter, Charlie. Western Picks Distinctive Programs – Programs of Distinction
• Laner, Charlie. Folk Studies Almost Axed – Curriculum
• Lanter, Charlie. Former Vice President Gets Job Offer – James Ramsey
• Mains, Brian. Model Trains, Memories Roll – Kentucky Museum, Exhibits
• Book Signing Monday – Eugenia Potter
• Steve Henry Visiting Western
• Radio Raises $55,000 – WKYU-FM
• Whitt, Allyson. Race for Student Government Association Vice Presidency Heats Up – Laura Hancock, Chad Lewis
• Harper, Molly. Anthropology to Lose Two Instructors – Jill Wagner, Valerie Haskins
• Student Should Be Treated Like Adults – …

Interview With Annie Duvall (Fa 368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Annie Duvall conducted by David Bruce Allen on 17 April 1998. From folk studies student project concerning her personal experiences growing up in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, including dating, marriage, gardening, family vacations, religion, women’s rights and changes in modern technologies.

Interview With Bill Cowan (Fa 386), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Bill Cowan conducted by Shirley Draper on 24 February 1998. From folk studies student project concerning bush arbor religious meetings in Logan County, Kentucky.

Ua3/9/6/1 Programs Of Distinction, Gary Ransdell, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Gary Ransdell interview regarding programs of distinction by unidentified reporter.

Kentucky Humanities Council Catalog 1998-1999, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Kentucky Humanities Council Catalog

The Kentucky Humanities Council is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities committed to providing programs and services that facilitate an understanding and appreciation of Kentucky’s cultural heritage and future. The Council’s program catalog features scholars from across the Commonwealth who make presentations on a myriad of humanities topics. Later, costumed actors, who delivered dramatic monologues about Kentucky’s famous, infamous, and composite personalities, were added. The catalog has gone by various titles over the years: Kentucky Humanities Resource Center, Kentucky Humanities Council Speakers Bureau, Whole Humanities Catalog, and Humanities Catalog. This …

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

WKU Administration Documents

Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Siemon, Maile Dawn (Fa 185), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 185. "Gang Symbols in the Courier-Journal", a paper written by Siemon for a WKU folk studies class.

Hoagland, Melissa Marie (Fa 180), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 180. Paper written by Melissa Marie Hoagland entitled "The Folklore of the Christmas Season" for a WKU folk studies class. Articles from the Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, referenced.

Brown, Angela E. (Fa 173), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 173. "Child Abuse", a paper written by Angela E. Brown for a WKU folk studies class. Articles from the "Courier-Journal", Louisville, Kentucky, referenced.

Powers, Whitney Gaye (Fa 183), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 183. Paper entitled "Folklore in Wedding Etiquette", written by Powers for a WKU folk studies class.

Tidwell, Tiffany (Fa 187), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 187. Paper written by Tidwell for a WKU folk studies class entitled "Derby Traditions." Articles from the Courier-Journal are referenced.

Skaggs, William C. (Fa 186), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 186. Paper written by Skaggs for a WKU folk studies class entitled "Smoking is Directly Related to Coolness." Periodical advertisements are referenced.

Brown, Bethany D. (Fa 174), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 174. "The Folklore in Cosmetic Advertising", a paper written by Bethany D. Brown for a WKU folk studies class. "Redbook" magazine is referenced.

Asbell, Adrienne (Fa 172), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 172. "The Preservation of Things Held Sacred: Cemeteries in the Mass Media", a paper written by Adrienne Asbell for a WKU folk studies class. Articles from various newspapers and periodicals referenced.

Amaro, Maria E. (Fa 171), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 171. "The Use of Food in Family Circus", a paper written by Maria E. Amaro for a WKU folk studies class. "Family Circus" comic strip from the "Park City Daily News", Bowling Green, Kentucky is referenced.

Allen, David Bruce (Fa 170), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 170. "April Fool's Day Within Print Media", a paper written by David Bruce Allen for a WKU folk studies class. Comic strips and articles from the "Park City Daily News", Bowling Green, Kentucky referenced.

Davis, Amanda Jean (Fa 178), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 178. "Folklore: The Color Concept", a paper written by Amanda Jean Davis for a WKU folk studies class. Newspaper articles referenced.

Davis, Rochelle (Fa 179), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 179. "Folklore in Derby Festivals and Traditions", a paper written by Rochelle Davis for a WKU folk studies class. Articles from the Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, referenced.

Covington, Jeri Davina Fields (Fa 177), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 177. "American Folklore: Government is Corrupt", a paper written by Jeri Davina Fields Covington for a WKU folk studies class. Periodical articles referenced.

Bill 97-2-F - Organizational Aid Recipients, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to disburse $6200 to student organizations which are listed.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stamper, John. Programs Begin Race for Excellence – Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act
• Brewer, Jerry. 10K Title At Stake Saturday – Bowling Green 10K Classic
• Back, Shannon. Task Force Studies Women’s Salaries, Status at Western
• Greeks Offer Basketball Tournament
• Gary Ransdell to Be On Campus
• Lanter, Charlie. Resolution Backs Nursing Students – Student Government Association
• Mains, Brian. Smoke Detector Could Have Saved Student – Eric Hinkle
• Lanter, Charlie. Student Government Association Wants Dorm Rooms Peep-Able – Housing & Residence Life
• K.C. & the Brain Deserves Another Chance – New …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stamper, John. Paul Patton Leaves Plan to Regents – Postsecondary Education Improvement Act
• Moore, Leigh. Students Rally Around Instructor – Valerie Haskins, Protests, Demonstrations
• Olmsted, Mikki. State Writers Draws Fans – Wendell Berry
• Back, Shannon. Radio Show Pulled – K.C. & the Brian
• Former Soviet Officials Coming to Bowling Green
• Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Looks to Reform at Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Sets Agenda
• Aramark Meeting Students Concerns – Dining Services
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Aramark, Dining Services
• Vaughan, Ryan. Audio Adrenaline …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Mains, Brian. Western Passes Test on Safety – WKU Police
• DeLessio, Christine. Sisterhood – Sororities
• Back, Shannon. James Ramsey Wants to Rebuild Sense of Family – Presidential Search
• Welcome Back Party Tomorrow – Big Red Bash
• New Staff Advisory Council Members Elected
• Cookout Welcomes Anthropologist – Anthropology Club, Jill Wagner
• Baker, Emily. Professor Recognized for Love of Teaching – Lawrence Snyder
• Batcheldor. Matt. Computers, Journalism May Get $18.5 Million Home – Mass Media Technology Hall
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Student Fees for Detrex Field
• Students Deserve Return on Fee …

Ua3/9/2 Programs Or Actions, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Report of programs and actions initiated by WKU President Thomas Meredith between September 1998 and June 1997.

South Union Messenger (June 1997), Kentucky Library Research Collections

South Union Messenger

No abstract provided.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

"Does Your Faith In God And Country Need A Boost?" Reflections Of Idealism And Identity And The Art Of Bill John Roth, Steven Warrick

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The life and art of Bill John Roth offer a paradox to the study of folklore and folk art. The personal and public nature of Bill's art is exemplified through his mural Geographic Hieroglyphics In God's Own Handwriting. On the surface the art and artist are seemingly detached from the community, but upon closer investigation this is not the case. I have explored the notion of "outsider" art, the problems associated with artistic interpretation and the difficulties of labelling artists according to academic and elitist standards. Thus the contextual background of the artist and community are important aspects of this …