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Ahab’S Humanities, Marian Barger

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In Herman Melville’s Moby Dick Captain Peleg declares, “Ahab has his humanities.” Although many facets of Ahab’s character have been explored, his humanities have not been discussed at length. The Oxford English Dictionary defines “humanities” as “human attributes; traits or touches of human nature or feeling; points that concern man, or appeal to the human sensibilities.” This definition is vague; the specific qualities which should be included must be enumerated, since the humanities of one culture may not be the same as those of another. Ahab has been associated with two cultures – The Western, Christian tradition and the Near …

Robert Coover's Vision Of Man As Games Player: An Aesthetic, Philosophical & Theological Critique, Ronald Nutter

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Robert Coover is one of a group of young American novelists who, using philosophical and theological frameworks, have used literature as a vehicle by which to exp7ore metaphysical areas that have been largely ignored in recent decades. An abiding interest in Coover's fiction, as befits a former philosophy professor (Bard College), is the whole question of order vs. chaos, or, perhaps more appropriately, an Apollonian vs. a Dionysian world view. In approaching this subject Coover poses important questions to his reader -- questions dealing with our ways of experiencing and thinking, questions examining our secular and religious institutions, questions spotlighting …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 6, Number 8, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (August 1978), 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 …

Antony & Cleopatra: A Study In Polarities, Mary Yarbrough

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In reading or seeing Antony and Cleopatra, several clear dualities emerge. The first is the polarity between Egypt and Rome as different settings for the action. Rome is cold, mechanical, rational, and businesslike, whereas Egypt is lush, erotic, exotic, and langourous. Antony is torn between the two worlds, and this split of loyalty and interest helps to make the second duality of the play, that of the personalities and attitudes of the main characters. Antony and Cleopatra are both seen in double perspective--as lustful, self-gratifying sinners and as lovers in a truly transcendent sense of love. Both perspectives are …

Ua68/8/1 Newsletter No. 5, Wku History

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Newsletter created by the WKU History Department regarding activities in the department, students and alumni.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 49, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

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

• Kerrick, Sara-Lois. Western's First Lady – Harriet Downing
• Bennett, Jo. Oral History, History on Tape
• Snodgrass, Jim. A Freshman Dabbles with Ethylene Gas and Has a Surprising Result – Steve Estok
• Bennett, Jo. Mark Twain Slept Here – Gene Rich
• Given, Ed. It's a Long Time to December – Gene Keady
• Gross, Jan. Shakertown, More Than a Memory
• Conway, Sheila. WKU Fine Arts Festival
• Armstrong, Don. Free Enterprise and Free People
• Highland, Jim. Joseph Cangemi in Venezuela, Latin American Connection
• Jack Corn Photographer
• Julian Carroll Addresses Graduates
• Regents Appoint …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 6, Number 7, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (July 1978), 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 …

Traces Volume 6, 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.

Latent Didactic Functions Of Tlingit Mythology: A Re-Evaluation Of Raven's Role In Northwest Coast Culture, Stephen Poyser

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A comparative study was conducted of several variants of the Raven cycle of myths as manifested among the Tlingit Indians of the Northwest Coast. The results of this folkloristic study indicate that the myths serve several didactic functions. In addition to the manifest function of explaining the origin of the present order of the world the myths also serve to provide members of the society with a classificatory system through which they are able to relate to observable phenomena within their environment. The myths also provide institutionalized behavioral alternatives available to the society as manifested by the actions of Raven, …

The Relationship Of Emotio-Sexual Orientation In Females To Androgyny & Social Self-Esteem, Joyce Gayles

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The research on sex-role development, psychological androgyny, and personality variables in lesbian women was reviewed. Since previous research suggested that lesbian women tend to have characteristics which might be labelled androgynous, a study was undertaken to assess the presence of androgyny among lesbian and heterosexual women and to cross-validate the findings on the relationship between androgyny and self-esteem. In order to assess sex-role classification, the PRF-Andro Scale was administered to 30 lesbian and 30 heterosexual women. The Texas Social Behavior Inventory was used to measure self-esteem. Results showed that a significantly greater proportion of the lesbians were androgynous, and a …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 63, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hancock, Mary, Larry Thompson & Sue Long. Leadership Ratings Prompt Controversy – Faculty Senate
• Jim Goodrum Leaving
• Board of Regents to Meet Saturday
• Yorgason, Lee. New Horizons Are Opening in Junior Scholar Program
• 4 in Workshop Win Awards – High School Publications Workshop
• Geist, Kathy. Provisions Made for Handicapped
• Fish Fry, Conference July 14
• Fay, Robin. Newton Fuller Disillusioned in Washington Slept Here
• Thompson, Larry. Drama Highlights Fine Arts Festival
• Robert Halbman Respects the Cadet – ROTC
• Culp, Terri. Homemade Multimeter Awarded $500 First Prize …

Ua68/8/2 Clarence Carter Oral History, James Bennett, J. Crawford Crowe

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Oral history interview of Clarence Carter conducted by James Bennett and Crawford Crowe regarding Carter's service in U.S. Army in New Mexico in 1916. Carter talks about his time in John Pershing's unit chasing Pancho Villa.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 6, Number 6, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

Ua60/3/3 May Commissioning Exercises Program, Wku Military Science

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Program for ROTC commissioning exercises.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 62, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Beshear, Tom. Associated Student Government Stops Funding Volunteer Bureau, to Start Newsletter
• Judd, Alan. Occupational Safety & Health Administration Plan Vague on Extension Order
• Whitson, Kathy. Beginning Dancers Take Their Partners and Promenade
• Location Undecided for Speech Clinic – Diddle Dorm
• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Approves New Budget Changes Campaign Rules
• Drugging Claim Unsupported – Gary Harpool
• ‘77-‘78 the Good, Bad and Unaccomplished
• Editorial Cartoons: Dorm Visitation, Tuition, Construction, Beer License
• Sanders, Linda. And It’s Time to Say Goodbye, Girl
• Downs, Vonna. Little Sisters Asset
• Hancock, Daryl. Supports …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 61, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wolfe, Bill & Alan Judd. Cost of Living at Western Goes Up
• Sanders, Linda & Alan Judd. Future Uncertain Under Council on Higher Education Rule
• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Will Keep Control of Concert Budget
• Eblen, Tom. Regents Pass 54 Hour Requirement
• Carpenter, Steve. Western is Bidding to Teach at Eagle University
• Regents’ Concert Action Sounds a Positive Note
• Editorial Cartoon: Council on Higher Education Hulk, Gibbons
• Sanders, Linda. Humor Can Be Punishment
• Verner, Jo. Thanks Volunteers
• Cassady, Melanie. Academics Frustrated
• Swack, Johnny. Cites …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine published by the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Halicks, Richard. Life & Death in the County Jail – David Suddarth III
• One Night Stand – Warren County Jail
• Eblen, Tom. Spirits of Defeat
• Stinnett, Roger. Wondrous: Bowling Green Also Has Its 7 Marvels
• Halicks, Richard. Campus Buildings Offer Prehumous Honors
• Likeness, Steve. Western Runaround – WKU Monopoly Game

They Like To Sing The Old Songs: The A.L. Phipps Family & Its Music, David Taylor

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

An ethnographic study of the musical traditions of the A. L. Phipps Family, of Barbourville, Kentucky, reveals various social forces which have affected the family's repertoire and performance career. A life history of the family, compiled from extensive fieldwork, is presented along with analyses of the Phippses' secular music, sacred songs, and their performance career. The family is clearly representative of the musical traditions of the upland South, drawing its music from sources common to most white Appalachian singers. A discography of the Phipps Family's recordings is included along with a selection of photographs highlighting their life and performance career.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 6, Number 5, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (May 1978), 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 …

The Poetic Theory Of T.S. Eliot: An Investigation, Jane Cooksey

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Few critics have had a greater impact upon the theory of poetry than T.S. Eliot. His critical works, spanning the decades of his literary career, embody a theory of poetry and by a careful scrutiny of his many essays, reviews and interviews, it is possible to formulate definite requirements for works in the genre of poetry. Beginning with the essay “Tradition and the Individual Talent” in 1919, Eliot stresses certain aspects of poetry that must be carefully considered by the poet, and Eliot does not radically alter his attitudes throughout his career.

Eliot insists in his earliest essays that the …

A Development & Testing Project On A New Proposed Method To Produce Technical Documentation For Use In Training & Work Performance By The United States Army, Charles Burleson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the development, evaluation, and testing of a technical manual produced by the new United States Army Improved Technical Documentation and Training concept. The concept involved a complete systems analysis of the hardware being considered prior to the actual writing of the manual. The manuals were validated and verified by actual soldiers performing maintenance tasks using only the manuals.

A comparison of the new manual with the old manual was Performed using untrained and trained soldiers.

Conclusions formulated were that the new manual seemed to be a great improvement over the old manual …

George Eliot And The Victorian Woman, Vicki Kirkland

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

After an examination of the typical Victorian woman was made from available authoritative sources it was found that George Eliot deviated from this standard and presented several views of the anti-Victorian woman in her novels. While the Victorian woman was pious, content with her role in life, poorly educated, dependent on the man in her life for answers to all problems, frail, feminine, attractive and frivolous, Eliot, on the other hand, contradicted these characteristics at almost every point. She refused to write the sort of entertaining stories the Victorian reader demanded, and furthermore, she viewed the Victorian home realistically.

Eliot …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 60, Wku Student Affaris

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Sanders, Linda & Alan Judd. As Council on Higher Education Asserts Its Control, Fears Change to Resignation
• Wolfe, Bill. Possible Dorm Fee Rise Blamed on Inflation
• Hancock, Catherine. Students Learn by Teaching – Carol Meeker, Regina Moore, Gaye Embry
• Council on Higher Education: A Glance
• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Might Change Campaign Rules
• Two Will Attend Alpha Xi Delta Convention – Brenda Stroud, Diane Reef
• It May Be Unpleasant, But Dorm Fee Increase May Well Be Necessary
• Editorial Cartoon: Housing Squeezing Student, Gibbons
• Whitaker, …

Ua60/3/3 Annual Award's Ceremony Program, Wku Military Science

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The Reserve Officers Training Corps of the United States Army Annual Award's Ceremony program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wolfe, Bill. Housing Cost, Activity Fee May Go Up
• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Might Lose Control of Concerts
• Council on Higher Education Director Calls Western Sound – Harry Snyder
• Lee, Renee. I Passed! Passing English Test Brings Relief to Some
• State to Manage University Vehicles
• 54 Upper Level Hours Good Idea Won’t Work
• Editorial Cartoon: Repent the Finals are Near, Gibbons
• Judd, Alan. Open Season on Recruits
• Rohner, Steve. Music Publicity Scanty
• Young, Monte. Alpha Delta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha Place First in Greek …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Provost, Joan. Clerks’ Jobs Eye-Opening
• Students Will Quiz Council on Higher Education Chief Today – Harry Snyder
• Hancock, Catherine. Despite Scientific Feats, Steve Estok Chooses Writing
• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Constitution Ratification Slowed
• Panhellenic Head to Lead Workshop – Charles Wright
• Free Concert Draws 3,300
• Senior Elected – Tom Hayes
• Delays at Clinic Are a Bitter Pill
• Editorial Cartoon: Student Turned Away from Clinic, Gibbons
• Halicks, Richard. Band Made Concerted Effort, but Fans Were Few
• Stichtenoth, Keith. Calls Column Bizarre
• Whitaker, David. Chicken Theft …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Judd, Alan. Associated Student Government Judicial Council Denies Loser’s Appeal After Long Debate – Ed Johnson
• Judd, Alan. Average White Band Free Concert in Diddle Tonight
• McCaleb, Cindy & Linda Sanders. Western Clinic Open Less, Serves Fewer
• Council on Higher Education Director to Be Here – Harry Snyder
• Athletes Get Meal Deal
• Editorial Cartoon: Athlete Meal Plan, Gibbons
• Sanders, Linda. When Asked to Get Lost, Editor Does It Four Times
• Wolfe, Bill. New Genre of Cartoons is No Laughing Matter
• Dillard, Edward. Criticizes Sports Story …