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Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 16, No. 2, Western Kentucky University Dec 1936

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 16, No. 2, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Teachers College Heights monthly magazine promoting WKU and documenting campus events and courses offered. Features included in this issue:

  • Western Kentucky State Teachers College - Its Purpose
  • Second Annual Dad's Day Program Given
  • Legend of the Dogwood
  • Henry Wright, 1878-1936 obituary
  • The Training School of Western Teachers College
  • A Brief Resume of the Graduate Work at Western Kentucky State Teachers College
  • 1936 Homecoming Honored First Team
  • Founders Day at Western Nov. 16
  • Addresses Delivered at Corner Stone Laying, Cherry Hall by Henry Cherry, George Meuth, George Sager and H.W. Peters
  • Seward, R.H. Thirteenth Annual Report of the College Heights Foundation …


Ua99/6/2 Buwky November, Bowling Green Business University Nov 1936

Ua99/6/2 Buwky November, Bowling Green Business University

WKU Administration Documents

Monthly student publication of the Bowling Green Business University featuring news, short stories and poetry by and about students, faculty, staff and alumni.


An Interpretive Study Of Some Kentucky Biologists, Rachel Winstead Aug 1936

An Interpretive Study Of Some Kentucky Biologists, Rachel Winstead

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study was undertaken with the idea of bringing together information concerning some of the most important Kentuckians who have made contributions to the biological sciences. In order that we may better understand and appreciate the work done by these men, it was thought best to give a brief discussion of the major periods in the history of biological development. An attempt will be made to interpret the contributions of the men discussed, according to the period in which they lived. Only a sufficient number of men are discussed in each epoch to give a correct picture of the trends …


A Comparison Of The Certification Standards For Commercial Teachers In The Different States Of The Union, Lee Rothrock Aug 1936

A Comparison Of The Certification Standards For Commercial Teachers In The Different States Of The Union, Lee Rothrock

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In the present study, the writer has attempted to make an investigation of the problem of the certification of commercial teachers in the secondary school level of the several states in the Union. The study has three purposes:

  1. To tabulate the requirements made by the various states for secondary school certification of commercial teachers.
  2. To set forth, by the method of comparison and contrast, the central tendencies and the differences that exist in these requirements.
  3. To suggest principles and standards to serve as a basis for a general plan for the certification of high school commercial teachers in the United …


A Plan Of Supervision For Paducah Public Schools, Hazel Rigg Aug 1936

A Plan Of Supervision For Paducah Public Schools, Hazel Rigg

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The problem involves the following divisions:

  1. To present a study of the present plan of supervision in the Paducah Public Schools.
  2. To present a proposed plan of supervision.
  3. To suggest means of evaluation of the supervisory program.


Absence, Its Causes, As Found In A Study Of The City Schools Of Biloxi, Mississippi, William Pearson Aug 1936

Absence, Its Causes, As Found In A Study Of The City Schools Of Biloxi, Mississippi, William Pearson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study of non-attendance of the pupils in the city schools of Biloxi, Mississippi, was undertaken to ascertain the reasons for their absence and to determine, if possible, the remedies to be applied.


A Proposed Plan Of Supervision For Bethel Woman's College Demonstration School, Vera Early Aug 1936

A Proposed Plan Of Supervision For Bethel Woman's College Demonstration School, Vera Early

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study is an attempt:

1. To present the supervisory program now in use
2. To set up a proposed supervisory program

(a) To improve the instruction of teachers in service that they may be able to direct the pupils' learning activities.

(b) To train student-teachers in order that they may make better teachers.

The scope of this study is limited to the effort of Bethel Woman's College to train teachers in service and student-teachers by the use of its supervisory program in the demonstration school. It is so limited in order to make a more thorough study of these …


The Reading Ability Of College Students, Nettie Harrison Aug 1936

The Reading Ability Of College Students, Nettie Harrison

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Statement of the problem - The problem of this thesis is to make a study of the reading ability of college students. Three phases of the problem are considered:

  1. How well a group of unselected college freshmen can read.
  2. What factors affect the reading ability of college students.
  3. How reading ability affects scholastic achievement.


A Kentucky Emergency Relief Administration Educational Camp For Unemployed Girls, Mattie Nance Aug 1936

A Kentucky Emergency Relief Administration Educational Camp For Unemployed Girls, Mattie Nance

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Statement of problem - To observe the conditions of the Sulphur Well Camp of the Kentucky Emergency Relief Administration with the aim of seeking answers to the following questions:

  1. What is the history and the purpose of the Kentucky Emergency Relief Administration Educational Camp?
  2. What type of girls compose the camp?
  3. Is it worthwhile for a girl to spend her time and effort for a period of six weeks in such a camp?
  4. What is the correlation between IQ and achievement in class work at camp?
  5. What is the correlation between IQ and English tests given in the camp?
  6. What …


Annie Fellows Johnston & The Little Colonel Books, Gladys Wilson Aug 1936

Annie Fellows Johnston & The Little Colonel Books, Gladys Wilson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this thesis is to study the original background and influences of the Little Colonel Series, their wide popularity, and the criticisms made by friends and critics. In my research work it soon became evident that Mrs. Johnston's own life and observations played too great a part in her books to be omitted; so two full chapters of her life have preceded the study of the series.


Promotion & Non-Promotion In The Louisville Elementary Schools, E. W. Belcher Aug 1936

Promotion & Non-Promotion In The Louisville Elementary Schools, E. W. Belcher

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

To promote or not to promote has long been a question in the minds of both administrators and teachers; however, the segregated problem of promotion and non-promotion did not receive much attention until about fifteen years ago. In the past decade and a half much time and careful, thoughtful study have been devoted to this problem by leading educators.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Jul 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 16, No. 1, Western Kentucky University Jul 1936

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 16, No. 1, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Teachers College Heights monthly magazine promoting WKU and documenting campus events and courses offered. This issue is dedicated to student clubs.

  • The English Club
  • The Education Council
  • The Graduate Club
  • F.C. Grise Classical Club
  • Physical Education Club
  • The W Club
  • Pre-Professional Club
  • Chemistry-Physics Club
  • Cherry Country Life Club
  • Stickles History Club
  • Le Cercle Francais
  • Semplia Geography Club
  • Arts & Crafts Club
  • Iva Scott Club
  • Social Science Club
  • The Biology Club
  • Strahm Music Club
  • Country Presidents Club
  • Ragland Library Club
  • Congress Debating Club
  • Musical groups
  • Senior Unit Reserve Officers' Training Corps
  • Athletics
  • Homecoming October 31, 1936
  • College Heights Herald Staff
  • Western …


President's Report, Wku President's Office - Cherry Jul 1936

President's Report, Wku President's Office - Cherry

Board of Regents Documents

President Henry Cherry's report to the Board of Regents:

  • Receipts & Expenditures pp. 2-12
  • Salary Schedules pp. 13-19
  • Valuation of the Plant pp. 20-23
  • Cherry Hall Construction pp. 25-26
  • Chimes p. 27
  • Heating Plant p. 28
  • Landscaping pp. 29-31
  • Mechanical Condition of Buildings pp. 32-37
  • College Heights Foundation (includes Kentucky Building) pp. 38-41
  • Enrollment & Costs of Kentucky State Institutions pp. 42-45
  • Canon, E.H. Registrar's Report pp. 46-63, 65-76
  • Ogden Medals & Awards 1928-1935 p. 64
  • Students Enrolled & Graduates 1934-1935 pp. 77-90
  • Grise, Finley. Report of the Dean of the College pp. 91-110


The Development Of Education In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Lula Dickey Vance Jun 1936

The Development Of Education In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Lula Dickey Vance

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In recent years several articles have been written concerning education in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but the writer has been unable to discover an article that has treated the development of education from the time Bowling Green was established until now. It is the motive of this study to trace the development of education from the time Bowling Green was established until the present time.

Information for this thesis has been obtained from various sources, but the greater part of it has been secured through personal interviews, unpublished manuscripts, scrapbooks and histories.


A Study Of The Higher Educational Career Of The Eighth Grade Graduates Of The Warren County Schools, Thelma Glasscock Jun 1936

A Study Of The Higher Educational Career Of The Eighth Grade Graduates Of The Warren County Schools, Thelma Glasscock

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

No abstract provided.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company May 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua99/6/2 Buwky May, Bowling Green Business University May 1936

Ua99/6/2 Buwky May, Bowling Green Business University

WKU Administration Documents

Monthly student publication of the Bowling Green Business University featuring news, short stories and poetry by and about students, faculty, staff and alumni.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Apr 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Apr 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Apr 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 15, No. 6, Western Kentucky University Apr 1936

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights Vol. 15, No. 6, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Teachers College Heights monthly magazine promoting WKU and documenting campus events and courses offered. This issue includes:

  • Western's KEA Breakfast
  • Western Headquarters at KEA
  • The Cedar House
  • Summer Term Brings Summer Tours
  • Mother's Day at Western Will be Observed May 8
  • The Colonial Garden
  • The Italian Garden - A Touch of the Renaissance
  • Snell Art Collection
  • Kentuckiana
  • Commencement
  • Complete Weather Station Maintained on Western Campus
  • Study Centers Will be Organized in Many Counties this Summer
  • Home Management House is Home Economics Laboratory
  • Dramatics
  • Smith, Bert. 1535 - The English Bible - 1935
  • Potter College Building Served a Most Useful Life …


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Mar 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper which catered to students at WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 54, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore Feb 1936

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 54, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Mrs. C.H. Jaggers, Mrs. W.M. Willey, Ethel Clark, Mrs. A.V. Gretter


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Feb 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper created to cater to students of WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Jan 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper created to cater to students of WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 18, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore Jan 1936

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 18, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Carolyn Seward, Sarah Taylor, Geraldine Stephan and W.L. Matthews.


Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company Jan 1936

Ua1a Students Weekly, News Publishing Company

WKU Administration Documents

Weekly newspaper created to cater to the students of WKU, Bowling Green Business University and College High.


Ua100/1/1 Visitor Roll, Wku Rural Training School Jan 1936

Ua100/1/1 Visitor Roll, Wku Rural Training School

WKU Administration Documents

List of visitors to the WKU Rural Training School, includes clippings and photographs.


Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 14, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore Dec 1935

Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 14, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore

WKU Administration Documents

Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, B.S. Rutherford, J. Lewie Harmon, Garentte Stout, Bowling Green Women's Music Club, John Rodes,