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Ua30/1/1 Western Kentucky University Map, Wku Planning, Design & Construction

WKU Administration Documents

Campus map for Western Kentucky University.

Hayes, Bruce (Fa 1343), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of collection (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1343. Local lore collected in Russell County, Kentucky and Taylor County, Kentucky by Bruce Hayes for a folk studies class at Campbellsville College, Campbellsville, Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief narrative, origin, informant’s name, age, and location.

Turner, Tony (Fa 1341), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of collection (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1341. Local lore collected in Barren County, Kentucky by Tony Turner for a folk studies class at Campbellsville College, Campbellsville, Kentucky. Includes survey sheets may include a brief narrative, origin, informant’s name and location.

Ua37/44 Tidbits Of Kentucky Folklore, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

No abstract provided.

Closed Session, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special closed session meeting regarding the suspension of Frank Bonasso, Sam Lawson, Robert Johns and George Chakos publishers of the underground newspaper The Skewer.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 10, Wku Student

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• Campus Government on the Move – Student Government Association
• SNEA Picks Fuller Scholarship Winner – Shirley Cameron
• Senior Reigns over Dance – Kandy Kohlmeyer
• Holiday Begin Tomorrow; Two Tourneys Scheduled
• 3 Resume Classes on Temporary Order – The Skewer
• 4 of Faculty Get Grants
• Toppers Place Sixth in Rifle Tournament
• Lloyd, Nelda. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• College Recognizes James Patton as Top Scholar
• Dr. Kelly Thompson Answers Four – The Skewer
• Damage to Music Building Estimated above $100,000
• Alumni Get-Togethers Set at Two Holiday Tournaments
• Annual Military Ball Slated Tonight
• Blank, Randy. Chapter of National Group Initiated on Campus Saturday – Pi Sigma Epsilon
• Three New Majors Added …

Ua35/11 Recognition Of Academic Achievement, Wku Honors Program

WKU Administration Documents

Program listing freshmen honorees, Woodrow Wilson Fellowship nominees and upperclassmen with 3.3+ grade point average.

Ua37/44 What Was It Like?, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding the early days of Western Kentucky University.

Ua37/44 Alpha Gamma Rho, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding Alpha Gamma Rho.

Ua51/1/4 Library Leaves Vol. 20, No. 3, Wku University Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

No abstract provided.

The Colonelette (December 1965), 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 …

Ua77/1 Alumni Bulletin, Vol. 32, No. 5, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni newsletter published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• President Kelly Thompson Begins Eleventh Year
• Robertson, Lee. From the Alumni Office
• Alumni Notes
• Meet Your Alumni Executive Committee
• Kentucky Press Association Head Named President of Muhlenberg County Alumni Club – Larry Stone
• Harold McGuffey Says Thanks on Behalf of Alumni

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents quarterly meeting. Agenda items: construction of women's dormitory #4, men's dormitories #6 and #7; Keen Hall and Poland Hall, personnel and salaries, agreements with Kentucky Baptist Hospital of Louisville and Baptist Hospital School of Nashville, university attorneys, resolution in honor of Kelly Thompson and the campus master plan.

Ua19/17/1/4 Football Program - Wku Vs Murray State University, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Football program

Ua3/3/1 Memo Re: Organizational Committee - Western Student Organization, Charles Keown

WKU Administration Documents

Memo regarding the creation of a committee to consider the organization of student government at Western Kentucky University. Memo includes list of committee members and their charge.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• 4-County Alumni Club Hears Western’s Story
• University of Kentucky Wins Debate Tourney; Lipscomb Ranks Second
• Author to Explain Teaching Concept – Mary Richards
• Laughs, Action, Suspense, Awards to Highlight Chi Omega Nonsense Night
• Ugliest Man On Campus Poll to Open Monday
• Mrs. Lucy Erwin Attends New York Meeting
• Recognition Dinner Honors Woodrow …

Ua3/3/1 Memo Re: Proposed Western Student Organization, Charles Keown

WKU Administration Documents

Memo regarding the proposed constitution for the Western Student Organization being created.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious News
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• ROTC Cadets Selecting Queen; Dance Set Next Month
• Founder’s Day Features Tributes in Assembly
• ‘Go Sorority Week’ to Offer Insight into Greek System
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teachers Education Team to Evaluate Teacher Education Program
• 25 Teams to Visit Hill for Varsity Debate Meet
• Visiting Dean Discusses Cooperative Education – …

Ua3/3 For Your Information, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the president's office regarding events and announcements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• Hill Hosts Second Desegregation Meet
• Chi Omega ‘Nonsense’ Set for Hill
• Top Speakers to Address College Press
• New Undergraduate Degree Forms Ready
• ‘West Side Story’ Opens Wednesday in Van Meter
• German Word Contest Scheduled on Campus
• Debaters to Vie in Two Tourneys This Weekend
• Nelson, Fran. Happiness Is Tod Porter
• Kidd, Malcolm, …

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 41, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.

Ua3/3/1 Address By Julia Neal, Founders Day 1965, Julia Neal

WKU Administration Documents

Founders Day speech written and presented by Julia Neal with her notations. Original found in President Kelly Thompson's papers.

The Colonelette (November 1965), 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 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• Homecoming Called ‘Biggest and Best’
• 39 Seniors to Be Listed in National ‘Who’s Who’
• ‘Ugliest Man on Campus’ Contest Slated by Alpha Phi Omicron
• Helm Library to Inaugurate Card System
• Sgt. Harry Snyder Named Outstanding Cadet
• Record Enroll in Community College
• Governor Likes Being Honorary Western Alumnus – Edward Breathitt
• Social Science …

Ua19/17/1/4 Football Program - Wku Vs Drake University, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Football program

Ua3/3/1 Margie Helm Library Open House, Wku President's Office - Thompson

WKU Administration Documents

Brochure for Margie Helm Library open house event.

Ua3/3/1 Paul Garrett Student Center Open House, Wku President's Office - Thompson

WKU Administration Documents

Garrett Conference Center open house brochure.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• Gala Homecoming Weekend Opens Tonight
• Master Plan Scheduled for December Completion Date; Major Problems Loom
• Campus Officers Named; Jack Britt Heads 1966 Class
• Mass Media Students again Work on Live TV
• Graduate Record Exams Explained by Dr. John Lane
• Slides, Projector Given Kentucky Building
• Duo Debaters to Vie in North Carolina
• New …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 45, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Al Stilley on Sports
• Alumni News
• Athletics
• Cartoon
• Club Clippings
• Fraternity & Sororities
• Happiness & the College Set
• Hilltopics
• Intramural Corner
• On Campus
• Religious Activities
• Tops in the Social Whirl

This issue contains articles:

• Campus-Wide Voting Set Today in Student Center
• Miss America 1966 Reigns as Guest in Richard Rodgers Concert Sunday – Deborah Bryant
• President Kelly Thompson to Initiate Informal Conversations
• Governor Edward Breathitt Slated to Speak
• Faculty Facts
• Drop Now Gets ‘WP’ or ‘WF’
• Greeks’ Rush Activities Dominate Sorority, Fraternity Fall Calendar
• Debaters Plan …