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Travis, Holly Lane (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 141. Entitled "Life in the Coal Camps", this project features an interview with Ruth Collins and Sarah Copeland regarding their residence in the coal camps of Floyd County, Kentucky in early- to mid-20th century. Includes partial transcriptions.

Norfleet, David Scott (Fa 122), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 122. "The Art of Divining." Interviews with Lucian Gastineau and Raymond Smith, Pulaski County, Kentucky, about the process of divination or water witching.

Sir Richard Francis Burton, Kenneth Foushee

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 A Christmas Herald, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• Green, Travis. Decorations Dazzle Dorm Rooms
• Summers, Kaye. Tree-buying Becomes a Family Affair – Dude’s Market, Christmas Trees
• Tsimekles, Diane. ‘Tis the Season to Make an Easy Dollar
• Tutt, Allison. They’ll Not be Home for Christmas – International Students
• Bricking, Tanya. If Funds are Very Low, Students Can Still Ho-ho-ho
• Lambert, Michelle. Parade of Worries Began in September
• Kinslow, Gina. Shirk Tradition; Seek the Odd
• Eline, Sidney. Cold Weather Produces Hot Items
• Gaines, Jim. Traditional Toys Touted for Tots
• Kiggins, Pamela. Top Toys Electronic Today, but Students Recall Others

Ua12/2/1 December Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• White, Douglas. Going Once, Going Twice . . . – Cooper’s Bargain Center Auction
• Underwood, Jennifer. Joe Iracane No Longer a Fish Out of Water – Regents
• Albrecht, Dana. Learning Disabled Smash through Barriers

Interview With Bonnie G. (Thompson) Fields, B. 1923 (Fa 210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Bonnie G. (Thompson) Fields conducted by John W. Fields on 17 November 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Bonnie Fields’ life in Oklahoma during the Great Depression.

Ua12/2/1 Winter Sports Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding athletics:

• Tatum, Doug. Aiming for Stardom – Tandreia Green
• Key, Julius. Murray Arnold, Team Set for Third Year Together
• Tatum, Doug. Lady Tops Not Under Manned Despite Losses – Terri Mann
• Dennis, Andy. 18 Returning Lettermen Will Boost Tops – Swimming
• Key, Julius. Experienced Returnees Know Murray Arnold’s Style
• Dennis, Andy. Toppers Rebound After Losses – Volleyball
• 10K Winner Captures New York Marathon – Steve Jones
• Grad Named Pirates General Manager – Larry Doughty
• Hernes, Tom. Tops Playoff Chances Need Vote Confidence – Football
• Ennis, Reed. Western Seeks Redemption at Furman University …

Pre-Lent Celebrations: Shrovetide & Carnival, Eleonore Mitchell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The history of pre-Lent celebrations is traced through the presentation, comparison, and evaluation of the main theses of origin held by Shrovetide and Carnival scholars. It is determined that the question whether the festivals are of pagan or Christian origin is not important for the analysis of their present-day significance. Their vitality stems first of all from the general importance of celebration for humans to define themselves in a setting in which they can perform, act, and behave in non-traditional ways that cannot be transferred to everyday life. However, the festivals' uniqueness can be defined through two main characteristics: (I) …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Woehler, Eric. Campaign Team Left Nothing to Chance
• Stevenson, Cindy. Selling Sample Texts Presents Ethical Question for Teachers
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Group on Campus Interested in Adding $4 Fee for Lobbing
• Tutt, Allison. Variety of Food Flavors Display
• Committee’s Limited Efforts Aren’t Enough
• Hart, Kendall. Basketball Investigation Editorial Cartoon
• Hernes, Tom. Left-out Ronald Reagan Viewer Settles for Greasy Burgers
• Fuller, Mary. Proud Democrat
• Pendley, Micah. George Bush Touted
• Vmx, Wzy. Candidates Liars
• Thomason, Hugh. Judge Pat Robertson
• Hernes, Tom. Joe Arnold Bowls Over Eagles as Tops …

Ua12/2/10 Delta Gamma Chatter, Kappa Delta

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Kappa Delta sorority in 1988.

Ua77/1 Western, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Alumni Relations newsletter reporting WKU and alumni news.

Interviews With Tim Neal Madison, Kevin Devon Vance, Jeffrey Scott Overstreet And Allen Lewis Pike (Fa 382), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Tim Neal Madison, Kevin Devon Vance, Jeffrey Scott Overstreet and Allen Lewis Pike conducted by Patrick Sean Davison on 18 September 1988. From folk studies student project concerning teenagers cruising at shopping malls.

Interview With John Buell Edmonds, B. 1945 (Fa 376), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with John Buell Edmonds conducted by LuAnne Beth Cervelli on 18 September 1998. From folk studies student project concerning the experiences of Edmonds performing gospel music, his involvement in recording and promoting gospel groups, his relationship with the local choir, and the current state of gospel music.

Interview With Michael Patrick Carroll Regarding His Work As Owner Of Mr. C'S Coffee House In Bowling Green, Kentucky (Fa 295), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of an interview with Michael Patrick Carroll conducted by Xiaoge Cai on 16 September 1988 for a folk studies class project titled "Mr. C.'s Coffee House as Clientele." Carroll discusses his work as the owner of a coffee house/bar called Mr. C's Coffee House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He discusses his life and relevant problems with his work including dealing with minors and issues with radio broadcasting. This project was completed in fulfillment of the requirements for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

Interview With Randall Grider And Ginnie Mae Grider About The Float Building Tradition In Tompkinsville, Kentucky (Fa 401), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcript of an interview of Randall and Ginnie Mae Grider conducted by Nancy Clay Hundley about the float building tradition at Tompkinsville High School in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. The Griders describe the whole float making process and the activities created through the building of a float. The emotions of the people involved in the process were also discussed. This project was completed as part of a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

Interview With Richard Rochester Bell, B. 1921 (Fa 373), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Richard Rochester Bell conducted by Carol Alice (Wanich) Bell on 13 September 1988. From folk studies student project concerning his involvement with conducting traditional jazz festivals.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding health administration program, new degree programs, registration, staffing, faculty governance and summer school.

Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 13 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.

Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 10 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.

Interview With John Arthur Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with John Arthur Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 11 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning his wife Mania Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.

Interview With Edward And Lena Neal (Fa 387), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

No abstract provided.

Report On Financing Of Intercollegiate Athletics 1986-87, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Tables reporting revenues and expenditures accrued by the athletics program at WKU.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Stevenson, Cindy. Bruce Cambron Insists Votes Should Count
• Richards, Toya. Editorial Freedom Advised
• Underwood, Jennifer. Official Candidates Discuss Associated Student Government, Cable
• Poore, Chris. Carding Causes Decline of Animal House Parties
• Pack, Todd. Legislative Victories Celebrated
• Patrick, Kelli. Enrollment Guidelines to be Stricter
• Panhellenic Council Votes Today on Adding Sorority
• Associated Student Government Can’t Ignore Votes for Write-In Candidate
• Editorial Cartoon – Student Government Association Election
• Pack, Todd. Western Could Use Creativity to Boost its Skimpy Budget
• Buckman, William. Media Attacks
• Summer, Kimberly. Vote Scott …

Ua12/2/10 Kay Dee Konnection, Kappa Delta

Student Organizations

Calendar / newsletter created by and about Kappa Delta in 1988.

Folk Custom As A Barometer Of Social Change In A Tennessee Community, Chad Berry

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Using the techniques of oral history, residents of the Cypress Creeks area of southwestern middle Tennessee were questioned about their perceptions of the social change since 1940. In that year, the National Park Service hired men in the area to help snake out logs for the Natchez Trace Parkway's right-of-way. For most men in the area, the temporary positions on the Trace were the first "public" jobs they ever had. After these positions were no longer needed, outmigration brought residents north to factory-cities; thus, the building of the parkway remains a watershed in residents' memories as the benchmark when change …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Jessie, Lisa. WKU Glasgow Figures Increase
• Carter, Darla. T.G.I.F. Task Force Discussing Longer Classes
• Hoppes, Lynn. Clown’s Antics Paint Smiles on Special Faces at Olympics
• Turner, Todd. Budget Controversy Continues
• Turner, Todd. Regents Back Publications Proposals
• New Mall to Bring Shopping Closer to Home for Western
• Pack, Todd. Stay Fit Bill: Senate Plan Includes Student Activities
• Records Show President Now Singing a New Song
• Editorial Cartoon – Housing & Residence Life
• Combining Housing Ideas Could Ease Coming Crunch
• Kolbenschiag, Peter. Bruce Cambron’s Justice
• Trutty-Coohill, Patricia. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 63, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richards, Toya. Kern Alexander Says He Won’t Censor
• Poore, Chris. Mall Walkers Pursue Health in Slower Lane
• Patrick, Kelli. Female Campus Police Shoot Down Stereotypes
• Underwood, Jennifer. Off-Campus Housing Ruled Out
• Associated Student Government Officer Arrested - William Byron Shilling
• Wallace Wilkinson Welcomes New Business in Town
• Albrecht, Dana. Handwritten Ratings Spark Concern
• WKRX’s New FM Signal Could Use a Funding Boost
• Editorial Cartoon – Faculty Evaluations
• Evaluation Comments Can’t Be Honest if Not Confidential
• Hoffman, Mildred. Helpful Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Harrell, Chris. Nuclear Danger …

Newsletter Vol. Xi, No. 7, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate newsletter. This issue includes articles:

• Executive Committee
• By-Laws Committee
• Institutional Goals & Planning
• COSFL
• Professional Responsibilities & Concerns Committee
• New Business
• Special Meeting, March 22
• Response from Dr. Paul Cook

Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 4 March 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.

Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 18 February 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.