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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
A 1908 Interview With The Author Of "Aunt Jane Of Kentucky", Lynn E. Niedermeier
A 1908 Interview With The Author Of "Aunt Jane Of Kentucky", Lynn E. Niedermeier
Lynn E. Niedermeier
Bowling Green native Lida Calvert Obenchain wrote popular fiction and campaigned for woman suffrage. Interviewed after her first book of stories, Aunt Jane of Kentucky, was published under her pen name "Eliza Calvert Hall," Lida spoke about her family, literature, women's rights, and her work for the Kentucky Equal Rights Association. The interview, conducted by journalist Ewing Galloway, is reproduced here, with annotations to amplify the content.
George Mason: Slave Owning Virginia Planter As Slavery Opponent?, Louis Bellamy
George Mason: Slave Owning Virginia Planter As Slavery Opponent?, Louis Bellamy
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The present work investigates the often cited, but poorly supported, notion that Founding Father George Mason was a wealthy, slave-owning Virginian who vehemently opposed slavery. Utilizing Mason's state papers, letters, and other documents, as well as contemporaries' accounts of his speeches, this work will analyze those records' contextual construction, and it will deconstruct both Mason's written and spoken words and his actions and inactions relative to slavery. The goal of this effort is to determine whether Mason, who ostensibly played such an instrumental role in the development of the "rights" of Americans, and who remained a slaveholder—thereby trampling the rights …
Hall Family Papers (Mss 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hall Family Papers (Mss 140), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 140. Collection includes report cards, diplomas, autograph albums and scrapbooks of sisters Ilyne and Lila Dean Hall, Sebree, (Webster County) Kentucky. The sisters, with friend Vera Mae Rideout, drowned in Green River near Eastwood Ferry on August 29, 1929. The collection also includes sympathy letters, memorial cards, photos and a eulogy.
Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968 (Mss 82), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968 (Mss 82), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scanned letters (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 82. Vietnam War letters written by Paul Douglas Aton to his father, Loyd Aton, of Franklin, Kentucky, documenting his training at Fort Campbell, Fort Gordon, and Fort Sill and his war experiences, November 9, 1967 to July 20 1968. Includes family's notification of his death and burial information.
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Traces Volume 32, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces Volume 32, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces, the Southern Central Kentucky, Barren County Genealogical Newsletter
Traces, the South Central Kentucky Genealogical Society's quarterly newsletter, was first published in 1973. The Society changed its name in 2016 to the Barren County Historical Society. The publication features compiled genealogies, articles on local history, single-family studies and unpublished source materials related to this area.
South Union Messenger (Fall 2004), Kentucky Library Research Collections
South Union Messenger (Fall 2004), Kentucky Library Research Collections
South Union Messenger
No abstract provided.
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Traces Volume 32, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces Volume 32, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces, the Southern Central Kentucky, Barren County Genealogical Newsletter
Traces, the South Central Kentucky Genealogical Society's quarterly newsletter, was first published in 1973. The Society changed its name in 2016 to the Barren County Historical Society. The publication features compiled genealogies, articles on local history, single-family studies and unpublished source materials related to this area.
Chelf, Owen Ross, 1918-1997 (Mss 151), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Chelf, Owen Ross, 1918-1997 (Mss 151), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 151. Papers chiefly of Owen Ross Chelf, a native of Lebanon, Kentucky, with most of the collection focusing on his World War II army service in Europe and his avid interest in muskie fishing.
Spencer, John Henderson, 1826-1897 (Mss 120), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Spencer, John Henderson, 1826-1897 (Mss 120), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscript Collection 120. Incomplete biography of John Henderson Spencer for the years, 1826-1876. Spencer, a native of Allen County, Kentucky, was a Baptist minister and author. Includes a tribute to Spencer on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, 1946.
Ua1b2/1 War & Wku, Kim Purvis
Ua1b2/1 War & Wku, Kim Purvis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A paper regarding how WKU was affected by war during the 20th century, includes an overview of protest movements and underground newspapers in the late 1960's.
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 27, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Longhunter, Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Traces Volume 32, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces Volume 32, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Traces, the Southern Central Kentucky, Barren County Genealogical Newsletter
Traces, the South Central Kentucky Genealogical Society's quarterly newsletter, was first published in 1973. The Society changed its name in 2016 to the Barren County Historical Society. The publication features compiled genealogies, articles on local history, single-family studies and unpublished source materials related to this area.
Ua1b2/1 International Students History, Nadia Deleon
Ua1b2/1 International Students History, Nadia Deleon
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief overview of the growth of international student enrollment at WKU from 1961-2004.
Ua1b2/1 Student Government History, Nadia Deleon
Ua1b2/1 Student Government History, Nadia Deleon
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief overview of the growth of student government at WKU written for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.
Ua1b2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Daniel Lee Starnes
Ua1b2/1 History Of Western Kentucky University, Daniel Lee Starnes
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief history of Western Kentucky University created for History & the Internet, Spring 2004.
Ua1b2/1 Student Life Powerpoint Presentation, Kim Purvis
Ua1b2/1 Student Life Powerpoint Presentation, Kim Purvis
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation of research process and findings regarding student life at WKU.
Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown
Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding research methodology, sources and findings regarding WKU and its relationship with the Bowling Green community. Includes information regarding the African-American community, Jonesville.
Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
List of WKU buildings that no longer exist giving date built, brief description, date razed and a list of sources.
Ua1b2/1 Greek Societies, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Greek Societies, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Brief history of fraternities and sororities at WKU with references.
Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown
Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding the history of WKU athletics, research methodologies and sources used.
Ua1b2/1 Alcohol Abuse At Wku, Unknown
Ua1b2/1 Alcohol Abuse At Wku, Unknown
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Brief overview of the impact of alcohol on the WKU student body with a list of sources.
Ua1b2/1 The Geographical History Of Western Kentucky University, Ali Wright, Kim Tharpe
Ua1b2/1 The Geographical History Of Western Kentucky University, Ali Wright, Kim Tharpe
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Powerpoint presentation regarding the geographical layout of WKU, changes in landscape plans, buildings and landmarks.
South Union Messenger (April 2004), Kentucky Library Research Collections
South Union Messenger (April 2004), Kentucky Library Research Collections
South Union Messenger
No abstract provided.
The Stories Of Eleven Who Served In World War Ii From Lewisburg, Kentucky, Annie Duncan-Ponvert
The Stories Of Eleven Who Served In World War Ii From Lewisburg, Kentucky, Annie Duncan-Ponvert
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This thesis is a narrative of eleven World War II veterans from a small, rural southern town, Lewisburg, Kentucky. It is a brief description of the development of Lewisburg and of one family in particular, the Richardsons. The thesis follows the lives of the G.I.s from their youths, through their military careers, their lives after the war and their eventual return to Logan County. Primarily, most of the material is taken from oral taped interviews. Heretofore, none of these experiences have been recorded. Actions of valor and courage are preserved in the plain, unadorned stories of the veterans. This thesis …
Breit, Jill Renee, B. 1964 (Sc 1402), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Breit, Jill Renee, B. 1964 (Sc 1402), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1402. Paper written by WKU student Jill R. Breit about architect James Maurice Ingram and his influence in the Bowling Green, Kentucky architectural realm, chiefly during the 1930s and 1940s. Also includes photos and a cassette tape interview with Dr. Fred & Jan Stickle of Bowling Green who live in an Ingram designed home.
Ua1b2/1 Clearance Jeanette Interview, Riley Jones
Ua1b2/1 Clearance Jeanette Interview, Riley Jones
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
Paper describing research process and preparation for oral history interview with Clearance Jeanette.
Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes
Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
A brief history of Ogden College which includes a timeline of events, history, images and overview of research process.
Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson
Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson
Student/Alumni Personal Papers
History of Potter College women's college which predated WKU.