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Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage
“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.
The Greens Of Falls Of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, Hugh Ridenour
The Greens Of Falls Of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, Hugh Ridenour
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The purpose of writing about the Greens of Falls of Rough is to record the extraordinary lives of three generations of a prominent, but somewhat neglected, Kentucky family that contributed greatly to the history of the Commonwealth. This family’s activities parallel that history in social, economic and political aspects from the state’s inception to the 1960s.
In addition, this thesis should alleviate a pervasive misunderstanding regarding the identity of Willis Green, founder of the Greens of Falls of Rough. Mr. Green, a prominent Kentuckian in his own right, has been confused with another Kentuckian, a Willis Green of Danville. The …
African American Librarians In Kentucky, Reinette F. Jones
African American Librarians In Kentucky, Reinette F. Jones
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Kentucky was the first North American state to establish a free public library exclusively for African Americans. The library, located in Louisville, Kentucky, was managed by Thomas Fountain Blue, the first African American to manage a public library. The establishing of the Colored Library and Thomas Fountain Blue's Apprentice Training Program was the beginning of librarianship and libraries for African Americans in Kentucky.
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage
“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.
Manar, Edna Earl, 1887-1972 (Mss 117) - Collector, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manar, Edna Earl, 1887-1972 (Mss 117) - Collector, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans of selected items (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscript Collection 117. Letters and genealogical materials related to the Green and Moore families of Simpson and Warren counties, Kentucky. Also includes research notes about Bowling Green's history. Of special interest is a reminiscence recorded by Manar of a meeting between Jesse James and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Moore of Russellville, Kentucky.
Interview With Yvonne Dodge Regarding Sarah Gertrude Knott (Fa 459), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Yvonne Dodge Regarding Sarah Gertrude Knott (Fa 459), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Yvonne Dodge, Princeton, Kentucky, conducted by Michael Ann Williams regarding the life of Sarah Gertrude Knott and her sister Gladys Knott. Dodge discusses the Knott family, but the majority of the interview focuses on Sarah's personal and professional life, including her work with the National Folk Festival.
Ua3/4/8/3 Dero Downing Interview, Dero Downing
Ua3/4/8/3 Dero Downing Interview, Dero Downing
WKU Archives Records
Dero Downing interviewed regarding Wilson Wyatt.
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage
“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.
Roemer, Sarah Gentry (Sears), 1868-1943 (Mss 99), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Roemer, Sarah Gentry (Sears), 1868-1943 (Mss 99), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 99. Correspondence of Warren County, Kentucky native, Sarah Gentry (Sears) Roemer. Most of the correspondents are her family members. The collection includes a number of courtship letters and notes (1890-1891) from Charles Roemer, her future husband.
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County Heritage
“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.
Order Of The Eastern Star - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 104), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Order Of The Eastern Star - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Mss 104), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 104. Includes applications and transfer papers (238) for members of the Park City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also included is a brief, undated history of the chapter, lyrics to an anniversary song, a few yearbooks, and miscellaneous programs.
Neel, James Lucellus, 1849-1922 (Mss 108), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Neel, James Lucellus, 1849-1922 (Mss 108), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 108. Account book of James Lucellus Neel, a physician at Madison Mills, Warren County, Kentucky, which contains accounts of patients, 1874-1878; money and equivalent received, 1884-1891; birth records, 1874-1892; and monthly records of his practice, 1874-1894. Also contains photos, n.d. (7), chiefly of male members of the Neel family.
Mutersbaugh, Bert (Sc 1323), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Mutersbaugh, Bert (Sc 1323), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1323. Presentation entitled "Send Money...," given by Mutersbaugh, based upon World War II letters written by his brother-in-law Douglas Bales, Eminence, Missouri, while stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and in Europe. Includes correspondence and other related data.
Stuart, Jesse Hilton, 1907-1984 (Sc 1341), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Stuart, Jesse Hilton, 1907-1984 (Sc 1341), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1341. Letter, 1 October 1947, by Kentucky author, Jesse Stuart, Riverton, Kentucky, to Ann Cade, Morgantown, Kentucky. He relates that he has written ten books and suggests that she write his publisher about the availability of the books.
Wells, Vernon Paul, 1914-2001 (Sc 1322), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wells, Vernon Paul, 1914-2001 (Sc 1322), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1322. Cassette tape and transcription of a narrative by Vernon P. Wells, who was a Mammoth Cave park ranger from 1933-1942. He especially describes the problems encountered in securing property for the park to become a national one.