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Ua3/3 President's Report 1955-1969, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Fourteen year report regarding Kelly Thompson's presidency at Western Kentucky University. Includes information regarding enrollment statistics, faculty/staff data, curriculum development, administrative organization, physical plant, financial support and administrative staff development.

Ua19/17/1/4 Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Media guide for the 1969 football season.

Ua3/3/7 Kelly Thompson Scrapbook 5, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook 5 created during Kelly Thompson's tenure as president of WKU. This scrapbook covers the years 1967 through 1969. There are clippings regarding new faculty, construction and Thompson's resignation.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, 1969 Part 2, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU football.

Ua3/3/7 Miscellaneous Presidential Photographs, Wku President's Office - Thompson

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook with title Miscellaneous Presidential Photographs 1955-1969. The earliest photo is actually dated 1948. Photographs depicting the highlights of Kelly Thompson's presidency at WKU. Includes images of awards, meetings, construction, Thompson family and autographed portraits from friends.

Ua68/17/2 The Star-Spangled Girl!, Wku Western Players

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU Western Players' production of The Star-Spangled Girl!

Ua3/3/1 Letter To Class Of 1969 From Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon

WKU Administration Documents

Letter from U.S. President Richard Nixon to the WKU Class of 1969 congratulating them on completing their college education.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1968-1969, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1968-1969 season. Includes souvenirs from field trips, campus activities, tributes to Russell Miller and Van Meter Hall renovations.

• Liliom, 1968
• Wait Until Dark, 1968
• The Star Spangled Girl, 1969
• The Crucible, 1969
• J.B., 1969
• Apollo of Bellac, 1968
• No Exit
• Box and Cox
• The Lesson, 1969
• Surpressed Desires, 1969
• Before Breakfast, 1969
• The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events of 1969.

Ua94/6/1 Correspondence, Western Vietnam Moratorium Committee

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Open letters to the faculty and staff of Western Kentucky University regarding the Vietnam Moratorium staged at WKU on October 15, 1969. Includes Student Call for a Vietnam Moratorium and schedule for the Give Peace a Chance Rally.

Ua94/6/3 The Apocalypse, Braxton Crenshaw Editor

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Underground newspaper created by students for students to protest Vietnam War and race relations on campus and in Bowling Green.

• Cable, John. Off-Campus Newspaper: Liberal Propaganda?
• Tichenor, Steve. Plain Brown Wrapper Bag
• Scherr, Wayne. Voting – A Responsibility
• Smith, Grant. Two Dances?
• Wallace, James. Analysis: Enforced Freedom
• Nau, Kathy. Student Action
• Nau, Kathy. Get Right With God
• Meek, Rick. The Great Speckled Bird
• Potter, Bob. Whitey
• Davis, Jackie. The Other War
• Crenshaw, Braxton. Black Patriotism
• Cromwell, Linda. Boycott Grapes
• Meek, Rick. Atlanta March
• Hendrick, Jim. War is Hell
• Tichenor, Steve. Violent Revolt: A Criticism
• Lane, Teddi. Bowling Green Human Relations …

1969-1970 Catalog, Wku Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School catalog regarding admissions, curriculum and policies.

Ua3/3/1 Condemnation Of Property, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Documents housed in box 19, folder 38 of President Kelly Thompson’s Subject/Correspondence File regarding Jonesville property. Consists of condemnation list, correspondence, maps and property descriptions.

• Alexander, Ellen
• Appraisals
• Coleman, Robert
• Condemnation File, 12/20/1960
• Condemnation Proceedings - Jonesville, 11/28/1960
• Cox, Lennie
• Cox, Mrs. Linnie
• Information Pertaining to Property Facing Russellville Road
• Johnson, Ida
• Jonesville, KY
• Kentucky. Finance Department
• Regents (WKU)
• Taylor, Charles
• Taylor, Dan
• Taylor, Will
• Thompson, Kelly
• Warren County Tax Assessor

Ua1d Mable Anderson Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Mable Anderson, one of the first African Americans to be hired in a faculty position.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Regents 1911-1969, Wku Archives

WKU Administration Documents

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU Board of Regents.

The Colonelette (January 1969), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Industrial Resources: Bell County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Bell County

"Industrial Resources: Bell County, Kentucky" prepared by the Pineville Chamber of Commerce, the Middlesboro Chamber of Commerce, and the Kentucky Department of Commerce,1969. 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: Ohio County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Ohio County

"Industrial Resources: Ohio County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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: Oldham County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Oldham County

"Industrial Resources: Oldham County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the LaGrange-Oldham County Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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: Laurel County - London, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Laurel County

"Industrial Resources: London, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with London-Laurel County Development Association, 1969. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: labor markets, 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: Owen County - Owenton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Owen County

"Current Industrial Resources: Owenton, Kentucky" prepared by the Owen County Industrial Development Foundation and the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Frankfort, Kentucky, October 1969. 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: Perry County - Hazard, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Perry County

"Industrial Resources: Hazard, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Hazard Chamber of Commerce, 1969. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Clark County - Winchester, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Clark County

“Industrial Resources: Winchester, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce and the Winchester – Clark County Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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: Harlan County - Cumberland, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Harlan County

“Industrial Resources: Cumberland, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce and the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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 - Fulton, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Fulton County

“Industrial Resources: Fulton, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce and the Fulton – South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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: Monroe County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Monroe County

"Industrial Resources: Monroe County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Tompkinsville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gamaliel, 1969. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.

Industrial Resources: Nicholas County - Carlisle, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Nicholas County

"Industrial Resources: Carlisle, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Carlisle-Nicholas County Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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 - Fleming County - Flemingsburg, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Fleming County

“Industrial Resources: Flemingsburg, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce and the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce, 1969. 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: Morgan County - West Liberty, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Morgan County

"Industrial Resources: West Liberty, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the City of West Liberty, 1969. 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: Leslie County - Hyden, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Leslie County

"Industrial Resources: Hyden, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce in cooperation with the Leslie County Development Association, 1970. 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.