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Ua94/7/2 Baccalaureate Service Delivered At Wku, Phil Runner

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Draft of baccalaureate speech given by Rev. Phil Runner in 1956.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 15-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Western Now Celebrating Its Golden Anniversary Year
• Fish Fry to Highlight Conference
• Four New Members Added to ’56 Teaching Staff
• Dr. Herman Donovan to Speak at Graduation
• Charles Keown is Named Dean of Students
• 174 Will Receive Degrees on Wednesday, August 1
• Library Conference Set for July 23
• Board of Regents Approves Record Budget for Western
• Herald Reviews Past Year
• The Welcome Mat …

Ua12/2/2 1956 Talisman, None

WKU Administration Documents

1956 Talisman yearbook, 50th anniversary yearbook.

Introduction

• Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – Our Golden Year
• Dedication – Spirit of Western
• President / Administration / Faculty / Staff
• 25 Years of Service Plaque

Book 1 Yesterday

• Fifty Years at Western State
• Kentucky Legislature of 1906
• Governors of Kentucky Since 1906
• Superintendents of Education Since 1906
• Regents Since 1906
• Deans of Western Since 1906
• Registrars of Western Since 1906
• Oldest Buildings on the Hill – Van Meter, Home Management, Diddle Dorm
• Longest in Service at Western – Arndt Stickles
• Mary Bradley / H.L. Donovan / Flora Stallard
• Honor Graduates
• First Mountain Laurel …

Ua37/11 Let Them Build Their Own Tents, James Cornette

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Speech delivered by James Cornette at WKU's 1956 graduation.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 14-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Sagabiel, Jack. 190 Will Receive Degrees Friday
• Seniors Present Memorial – Paul Garrett Portrait
• Students, School Groups Honored on Awards Day
• Luncheon Slated for 1 PM Friday – WKU 50^th Anniversary
• H.B. Gray, Part Time Western Instructor Dies
• Dr. H.L. Stephens Speaks at Iva Scott Banquet
• Let’s Go Swimming
• A Graduation Question – editorial
• A Great Loss to Western – H.B. Gray …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 13-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Western Commencement Exercises Scheduled May 31
• Spradlyn, Betty. Herald Reporter Reviews ’56 Graduation Activities
• George Grise’s New Book Just Released
• Awards Day Slated for Wednesday
• Alumni Luncheon Slated May 31
• Western Will Stay on Central Standard Time
• Navy Procurement Officers Visit Campus
• Five Western Coeds Injured in Auto Wreck
• 3000 Attend Senior Day at Western
• A Memorable Day Pleasantly Revived – High School …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 12-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Thornberry, Ronald. Western Plays Host to State Music Festival Today
• Voice Makes First Public Appearance
• High School Senior Day Slated for Next Friday
• Western Students Go to Europe This Summer
• Choir Presents Concert Sunday
• Coed Wins Grand National – Elizabeth McWhorter
• Jean Reid-Smith Speaks at Art Club Banquet
• Over 600 Attend Kentucky Education Banquet
• Harold Bradley Speaks at History Club Banquet
• A Time …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 11-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Breakfast Highlights ’56 Kentucky Education Association
• Regional Music Festival Held on Campus Today
• Western Allotted $1,192,235 in New Budget Bill
• Sagabiel, Jack. Neill Owen to Play for Talisman Ball April 20
• Joseph Running Heard in Recital
• Governor Appoints New Regents – W.R. McCormack & Robert Spragens
• Senior Memorial Committee at Work
• New Parking Lot Under Construction
• April 12 Deadline for Writing Contest
• Davis, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 10-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• New Division of Teacher Training Announced
• College Heights Herald Rated First Place by CSPA
• Band Gives Annual Spring Concert on Sunday
• Markwell, Ronald. Nancy Hightower Wins American Association of University Women Oratorical Contest
• Shirley Grooms Rated as Top Twirler in Kentucky
• Orchestra Heard in Music Festival
• Davis, Tom. Pigskin Preview Slated for Wednesday Night
• Sunrise Service Will be Held Easter Morning
• Talisman Ball …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 9-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Dr. George Wells Dies February 25
• Dates Set for Speech Contest
• Harry Gray & Ann Meredith Head Talisman Staff
• Play Presented March 14-15
• $78,760 Alloted for New Heating-Plant Facilities
• Theodore McCully Speaks in Chapel March 14
• Captain W.V.Hansen Visits Campus Tuesday
• Forest Able is Named Topper’s Most Valuable Player
• Dr. Bert Smith is Ill
• Western Writers Club Holds Creative Writing Class
• Toppers Upset …

Industrial Resources - Franklin County - Frankfort, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Franklin County

“Industrial Resources: Frankfort, Kentucky" prepared by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce and the Agricultural and Industrial Board of Kentucky, 1956. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 8-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• College Will Play Host to Drama Festival Tomorrow
• Of Thee I Sing Will be Presented by Western Players on March 14-15
• Debaters Enter Hoosier Tournament
• President Kelly Thompson on Judging Panel
• Cherry Statue Painted by Vandals
• Harvey Gardiner Speaks in Chapel February 22
• Art Contest
• Carlos Embry’s Book Released Today
• President Kelly Thompson & Faculty Attend Teacher Education Meeting
• Painting Called Revolting Vandalism …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 7-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• New Student Advisory Council Organized
• Mrs. Sarah Grahm Joines Library Staff
• Casting for New Play Completed – Western Players
• Industrial Arts Seniors Will be Honored
• Faculty Honors President Kelly Thompson at Banquet
• Colburn Stuart Appointed Advertising Manager
• Calendar Printed
• Robert Siddens Named Field Representative
• Ray Rodgers Joins Western Trade School Staff
• Joseph Running Featured in Orchestra Concert
• Alvin McPherson Gives 186 Warnings – …

Industrial Resources: Barren County - Glasgow, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Barren County

"Industrial Resources: Glasgow, Kentucky" prepared by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, February, 1956. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 6-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Air ROTC Discontinued at Western
• Forty Six Will Receive Degrees January 26
• Library Expansion Plans Announced by President Kelly Thompson
• New Clothes Presented January 19, 20, 21 – Western Players
• Margaret Pickens Chosen Mountain Laurel Representative
• New Literature Course Offered
• Joe Creason Speaks at Chapel
• We Congratulate – editorial
• Black Christmas – editorial
• AROTC Elects Honor Cadets & Company
• Eleventh Bird Census Completed …

Ua1b3/3 Meeting Minutes, Wku Athletic Committee

WKU Administration Documents

Meeting minutes, correspondence and clippings associated with an emergency session of the WKU Athletic Committee regarding the rivalry with Murray State University that resulted in several items being defaced with paint and items removed from WKU's campus. There are also documents related to the Red Barn and pep bands. Includes:

• Meeting minutes 1/12/1956
• Letter L.T. Smith to Kelly Thompson 1/13/1956 re: rivalry with Murray
• Letter L.T. Smith to Kelly Thompson 1/14/1956 re: rivalry with Murray
• Letter Kelly Thompson to Ralph Woods, 1/14/1956 re: vandalism
• Letter Kelly Thompson to Elmus Beale, 1/31/1956 re: editorial
• Letter Elmus Beale to Kelly Thompson, 1/26/1956 …

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1955-1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1955-1956 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding field trips and activities of members.

• The Male Animal, 1955
• Long Voyage Home, 1955
• The Emperor's New Clothes, 1956
• Of Thee I Sing, 1956
• Medea, 1956

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956 summer season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Three for Tonight
• The Silver Cord
• Jubilee
• Mary of Scotland

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise documenting her high school activities for 1955-1956. Includes clippings regarding her participation in music, drama and speech festivals and competitions.

Industrial Resources: Jessamine County - Nicholasville, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Jessamine County

"Industrial Resources: Nicholasville, Kentucky" prepared by the Nicholasville Chamber of Commerce and the Agriculture and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1956. This report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing. transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities,housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Mercer County - Harrodsburg, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Mercer County

"Industrial Resources: Harrodsburg, Kentucky" prepared by the Harrodsburg Chamber of Commerce and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1956. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Woodford County - Midway, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Woodford County

"Industrial Resources: Midway, Kentucky" prepared by the Businessmen's Association and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1956. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Pike County - Tug Valley And West Virginia, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Pike County

"Industrial Resources: Tug Valley, Kentucky and West Virginia" prepared by the Tug Valley Industrial Corporation, Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, January 1956. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1955-1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1955-1956 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team and clippings regarding Russell Miller.

• The Male Animal, 1955
• Long Voyage Home, 1955
• The Emperor's New Clothes, 1956
• Of Thee I Sing, 1956
• Medea, 1956

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 5-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Work on Two New Dormitories to Begin Next Week – East Hall, North Hall
• Paul Terrell Speaks at Forty-First Teachers Meet
• Western Wins First in Debate Tournament
• W.C. Lawton Will Receive Ph.D.
• Twenty-Nine Chosen for Who’s Who
• H.B. Gray Named Alumni President
• School Christmas Party Given December 15
• Why Do We Celebrate Christmas
• Spradlyn, Betty. Jim Wilson, a Man of Many Talents
• Bill …

Industrial Resources: Calloway County - Murray, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Calloway County

“Industrial Resources: Murray, Kentucky" prepared by the Murray Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Agricultural and Industrial Development Board, 1955. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 4-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Twenty-Sixth Annual Homecoming Festivities Begin Today
• Dr. J.L. Harmon Talks at Founders Day November 16
• Pattye Thompson, Ligon Holloman and Emmalene Jones Contest for Crown
• Clyde Vincent Elected Northern Kentucky Alumni President
• Music Clinic Planned Dec. 1-2
• President Kelly Thompson Honored at Dinner
• Our Obligation to Western Alumni
• Debate Squad Begins Action
• Raymond Ward Has Valuable Document
• College High Debaters Give Program at …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 3-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Fuqua, Sandra. Classes Select Officers in Hot Elections
• Spradlyn, Betty. 24^th Annual Homecoming Scheduled November 19
• Kelly Thompson Resigns Kentucky Invitation Tournament Position
• Nominations for Homecoming Queen Next Week
• Dean Finley Grise Hands Gavel to President Kelly Thompson
• Western Plays Host to Festival November 14
• C.W. Lampkin Proclaims November 15 as Kelly Thompson Day
• Inter-Collegiate Debate Tournament Set for December 8
• Religious …

Industrial Resources: Russell County - Russell Springs, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Russell County

"Industrial Resources: Russell Springs, Kentucky" prepared by the Lions Club of Russell Springs and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, November 1955. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate

Industrial Resources - Fulton County - Hickman, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Fulton County

“Industrial Resources: Hickman, Kentucky" prepared by the Chamber of Commerce of Hickman and the Agricultural and Industrial Development Board of Kentucky, 1955. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.