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American Studies

2009

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Thompson, Mary H., B. 1875 (Sc 2097), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 2009

Thompson, Mary H., B. 1875 (Sc 2097), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2097. Diary kept by Mary H. Thompson, a physician's daughter living near Rockfield, Warren County, Kentucky, from February to November 1902. She writes of social events, home life, teaching school, church attendance, family and friends.


Rice, Alice Caldwell (Hegan), 1870-1942 (Sc 2096), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2009

Rice, Alice Caldwell (Hegan), 1870-1942 (Sc 2096), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2096. Letters from Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice to Henry and Rebecca Watterson, 1903-1916 (13), chiefly including personal advice, discussions of literary topics, and social invitations. Also includes a brief note to Benjamin W. Huebsch, n.d., giving a positive review of a book titled 'Dragnet'; and a letter to William Orton Tewson, n.d., in which Rice discusses literary criticism.


Hobson, John Adair, 1856-1939 - Postcards To (Sc 1923), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 2009

Hobson, John Adair, 1856-1939 - Postcards To (Sc 1923), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1923. Postcards received chiefly by John and Idella Hobson, Greensburg, Kentucky. They contain details of the religious life and educational pursuits of family and friends. The pictures on the cards show views of several Kentucky communities as well as scenes from other states.


White, Vernon, 1915-2008 (Mss 255), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2009

White, Vernon, 1915-2008 (Mss 255), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 255. Correspondence, research notes, slides, and photographs related to Vernon White's interests: covered bridges, hominy holes, archaeology, and grave covers, chiefly in Kentucky. Also includes drafts of his books and information about the White family of White Mills, Hardin County, Kentucky as well as information about White's participation in World War II. To view a selection of illustrative material from the White Collection go to this website: http://www.wku.edu/library/dlsc/vernonwhite.php


Morris, Holly (Fa 508), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2009

Morris, Holly (Fa 508), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 508. Paper: "Cultural Tourism: Folklore in Tourism Brochures" written by Holly Morris for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class. The paper looks at folklore elements found in cultural tourism brochures. Includes paper and supporting material.


Burnett, Laura Jo (Fa 422), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2009

Burnett, Laura Jo (Fa 422), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 422. Interview with Lucile Denton Napier conducted by Laura Jo Burnett for a Western Kentucy University folk studies class.