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Robbins, Richard D. (Fa 881), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 881. Paper titled: “Breckinridge County Smokehouses.” Project includes survey sheets with descriptions of smokehouses and meat curing in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Sheets include a description and informant’s name.

Beatty, Beverly D. (Fa 884), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 884. Paper titled: “Jewish Folklore.” Project includes survey sheets and note cards with brief descriptions of various religious and superstitious beliefs. Survey sheets and note cards include a brief description of each belief or saying and informant’s name.

Adair, Mary And Dian Whitlock (Fa 882), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 882. Paper titled: “Architecture and Culture of Schochoh, Kentucky.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of various buildings along with a map of the area of Schochoh in Logan County, Kentucky. Sheets include a brief description, the informant’s name, and a photo and/or illustration of the building.

Bradley, Peggy And Dianah Logsdon (Fa 883), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection 883. Paper titled: “Negro Religious Beliefs.” Project includes survey sheets with descriptions of religious beliefs and practices of African Americans in Kentucky. Sheets include a description and informant’s name.

Pace, Clint And Linda Pace (Fa 879), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 879. Project titled: “Water-powered Mills in Warren County, Kentucky.” Includes history of water run mill sites in Warren County, Kentucky, mill terms, and survey sheets with brief descriptions of mills. Sheets include a brief description, informant’s name, and an illustration of the water mill.

Druen, Sibyl Jean And Patricia Gilley (Fa 878), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 878. Paper titled: “Quilt Patterns: The Jonesville and Wisdom Communities.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of quilt patterns, process and terms of quilters in Hart and Metcalfe Counties, Kentucky. Sheets include a brief description, informant’s name, and a photo or drawing of the quilt and/or quilt pattern.

Brown, Ronnie (Fa 877), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 877. Paper titled: “Old Buildings of Butler County.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of selected buildings in Butler County, Kentucky. Sheets include a brief description, informant’s name, and photos of each building.

Curtis, Robert (Fa 880), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 880. Paper titled: “Ghost Stories.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of ghost stories as told by residents of Tompkinsville and Rock Bridge, Kentucky. Sheets include a brief description of ghost story and informant’s name.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding webpage, president search, committee assignments, meeting attendance, Medical Center Complex, racial incidents, enrollment, Student Government Association, worklife survey, consensual relations, tuition waivers, visiting scholars and nondiscrimination policy.

Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine published by the College Heights Herald.

• Collins, Emma. Six Ways to Learn Healthy Eating in Your Dorm
• Austin, Emma. Preston Health & Activities Center Accommodates Users of Varied Abilities
• Henderson, Andrew. If Five Campus Restaurants Had Personality Types
• Burgess, Kelly. How to Make a Light & Fresh Quinoa Fruit Salad
• Carlson, Kylie. New Boxing Gym Swings into Bowling Green – BGKY Boxing
• Adams, Julia. Students Open Discussion on Mental Health
• Healthier Eating with a Meal Plan
• Kast, Monica. Gluten & Allergy Free Station to Open in Fresh – Dining Services
• Sims, Adam. Students Develop Personal Workout Routines
• Cole, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Carlson, Kylie. Military Students Aided by Program – Textbooks for Troops
• Collins, Emma. Candidates for City Commissioner Address Immigrant Concerns
• Kast, Monica. Search for Garrett Conference Center Renovation Contract Begins
• Carlson, Kylie. Students Embrace Rights During Constitution Week
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Pizza
• Johnson, Jack. New Thriller Was a Breath of Fresh Air – Don’t Breathe
• Burgess, Kelly. Tips for Maximizing Your Daily Cup of Coffee
• B-17 In Bowling Green
• Martin, Madison. Electoral Involvement Focus of Workshop – Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
• Moore, Elisabeth. Life Beyond Earth – …

Deshazer, Mary Kirk (Fa 876), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 876. Paper titled: “Ghost Stories From Logan County.” Project includes survey sheets with ghost and horror tales from Logan County, Kentucky, mainly the Russellville Girl story. Sheets include a description of tale and informant’s name.

Cases Of The Mammoth Cave Bug: The Fascination Of Exploration At Mammoth Cave, Dakota Pope

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Mammoth Cave captures the attention of people from around the world. Its vast passages and amount of darkness entices the creativity of those who visit. For many, it is like a giant puzzle and they are just trying to put all of the pieces together in their exploration and want to see how it all comes out in the end. Through a series of personal interviews and readings I created a video series and webpage. I seek to find out why people were so enamored with the cave, to show their fascination with the cave, and to honor their contributions …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Dick, Jacob. Campus Police Investigate Racist Letters – Michelle Jones
• Step After Step – Fraternities & Sororities
• Ares, Nicole. Intercultural Student Engagement Center, TRIO Programs Merge After Budget Cuts
• Collins, Emma. Faculty, Staff Face Tuition Discount Changes
• Kast, Monica. Applications Open for Next WKU President
• Ransdell, Gary. Open Letter from the President – Racism
• Lindsay, Caryn. You Can Study Abroad
• Candid Conversation: University Commits to Opening Dialogue in Light of Recent Events – Racism
• Balloon Classic
• Austin, Emma. Dog Days of Summer – Russell Sims Aquatic Center
• Schroader, Miles …

Ua3/9/7 Unacceptable Racial Behavior, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to the WKU Community regarding unacceptable racial behavior.

The Moon Festival And The Stories Behind, Haiwang Yuan

DLPS Faculty Publications

A presentation that traces the evolution of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival with regard to the elements that were added to the myth of the moon fairy and other elements needed for the celebration of the festival such as the moon cake and examines the differences between the Western and Chinese view of and attitude toward the Moon in history through English and Chinese literature.

Krause, Janet L. (Fa 872), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 872. Paper titled: “Fishing Lore of Hadley Community.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of various aspects of fishing including methods, gear, terminology, sayings and beliefs. Sheets include a brief description of each topic, informant’s name and some illustrations.

Harbison, Kay (Fa 874), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 874. Paper titled: “Uncle Bozo Carver: World’s Oldest Living Country Musician and Entertainer.” Project details the life of Noble “Uncle Bozo” Carver as an entertainer. Project includes lengthy interview, lists of songs, and some stanzas.

Linder, Gary (Fa 953), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 953. Paper titled: “White Mills.” Project includes a description and photo of White Mills village and the watermill in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Costellow, Ann Tapp (Fa 873), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 873. Paper titled: “Quilt Patterns.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of various quilts. Sheets include a brief description including quilt pattern, informant’s name, and photo or

illustration of quilt.

Abney, William Irving (Fa 871), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 871. Paper titled “A Collection.” Project includes survey sheets with brief descriptions of various aspects of life in Tompkinsville according to informant, Ulysses Gee Boyles of Monroe County, Kentucky. Sheets include a description of each topic.

Duke, Yvonne E. (Fa 875), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 875. Paper titled: “Death Narratives: Return From Dead.” Project includes survey sheets of death narratives. Sheets include a brief description of experience and informant’s name.

Ua37/2 Statement About Recent Racist Events On Campus, Jane Olmsted

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Email issued by Jane Olmsted to all WKU faculty & staff regarding racist activities on campus and the appropriate response to them.

Coffey, Gary Lee (Fa 869), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 869. Paper titled: “The Adam Monin Estate.” Project includes a paper describing a house three miles southeast of Glendale, Kentucky. Includes footprint drawings and photos of the house.

Walker, Joyce (Fa 868), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 868. Paper titled: “Possum Hunters: A Vigilance Committee.” Project includes a short interpretive paper and interviews with one former member (unidentified) and several people who remembered the Possum Hunters in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky. Sheets include transcribed interviews and informant’s name. The Possum Hunters was a common name given to vigilante groups in the Green River valley.

Walker, Edith (Fa 870), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 870. Project titled: "Joe Coleman: A Local Legend." Includes typescripts of interviews and survey sheets collected by Edith Walker about Joe Coleman, an accused murderer in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Survey sheets includes lines of a ballad about Coleman and various informant's memories of the ballad or the veracity of the incident in Adair County, Kentucky.

Drake, Kentucky - Precinct Directory (Sc 3054), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscript Small Collection 3054. Precinct Directory and Voting List for Drake Precinct, Warren County, Kentucky. Contains voters’ names, post office, occupation, party affiliation, race and sex. The list appears to have been compiled for an election to be held on 8 November 1927.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.

September Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting agenda.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Ares, Nicole. Steve Forbes to Discuss Capitalism at Lecture
• Carlson, Kylie. TOPTalks: Academic Advising & Retention Center Hosts Monthly Student Speaker Series
• Collins, Emma. SKyTeach Thrives in Former Honors College Building
• Kast, Monica. Development Department to Undergo Changes
• Collins, Emma. Student Government Association Passes Legislation, Students Voice Concerns
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Cheesy Fries
• Winstead, John. In Support of Trigger Warnings
• Hicks, Sarah. Designing Your Wardrobe Based on Your Body
• Kenney, Weston. Culture of Worship – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
• Adams, Julia. Happy Gas – Theatre & Dance …