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The Occult Tradition, Blake, & The Kabbalah: A Preliminary Study, Laura Miller

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study represents an attempt to explore the occult tradition, in particular the Kabbalah, in an effort to establish a relationship between this tradition and the prophetic poems of William Blake. The Kabbalah is examined to reveal similarities between the kabbalistic Adam Kadmon and Blake's sleeping giant Albion. In addition, a comparison is made of the sexual dichotomies in both sources. Once Blake is viewed as a part of the occult tradition and the kabbalistic similarities are explored, an important aspect of Blake's poetry is clarified, by considering the essential design of kabbalistic thought as it stands in close relation …

An Examination Of Commitment To Scholarly Openness & Religious Belief Among Academicians, Jim Alsdurf

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The relations between faculty religiosity, changes in reliaious beliefs, and commitment to scholarly openness were examined through a survey of 257 faculty at three universities. A new measure of scholarly openness was developed for this study because of ambiguities in previous indirect and attitudinal measures. Patterns of faculty religiosity as a function of education, graduate school prestige, academic discipline, and educational period of religious change are generally compatible with previous studies, but patterns for scholarly openness are not. Faculty religiosity and scholarly openness were negatively correlated for those Faculty who had never experienced sinnificant reliaious change and for those who …

Ua68/8/2 Kelly Thompson Oral History, Carlton Jackson

WKU Administration Documents

An interview on July 7, 1977 with WKU president Kelly Thompson conducted by Carlton Jackson.

On The Trail Of Laura Ingalls Wilder Part Ii, Mary Evelyn Thurman

Publications

No abstract provided.

“They Made Us Dance In The Pig Trough!” Mrs. Blanche Story’S Oral Accounts Of Dating, Courtship, Marriage And Sexual Attitudes In Northcentral Nebraska, 1885-1910, Gayle Waggoner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Oral recollections concerning dating, courtship, marriage and related attitudes were collected from a single informant, Mrs. Blanche Story of Butte, Nebraska. Through in-depth questioning during twelve tape-recorded interview sessions, value- and attitude-oriented accounts were secured for the years 1885 to 1910, the late frontier period in northcentral Nebraska. These detailed reminiscences focus on common life experiences related to interpersonal relationships and the institutions related to them, resulting in a personal or folk history. The single greatest problem in research was the lack of documentation for the attitudinal content of the texts. Corroboration of both specific information and broad patterns of …

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, 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.

Traces Volume 5, 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.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 48, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Downing, Dero. Western and the Role and Mission Statement
• McConnell, Winnie. Latin American Studies Program
• Conway, Sheila. Who is Sylvia? - Sylvia Kersenbaum
• Harvey, Debbie. Gourmet Cooking
• WKU Hosts Ohio Valley Conference Track and Tennis
• Oakes, John. WKU Fine Arts Festival
• Eblen, Tom. In a Chord - Frank Pittman
• Highland, Jim. Cabin Fever - Al Peterson
• Wolfe, Bill. Presto - New Synthesized Compounds! - Norma Holy
• Wayne Scherr - Photography
• Letter from Black Jack Pershing Comes to WKU
• Work Begun on Agriculture Exposition Center at WKU
• Omicron Delta Kappa Taps Seven for Honor …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Frederick, Elise. Dero Downing Still Seriously Objects to Tuition Waiver for Murray State University
• Poet William Matthews to Speak Tomorrow
• Galloway, Amy. Air-Conditioning Failure Alters Campus Activities
• Frederick, Elise. Enriching: Workshoppers’ Talent Developed Through Study – Dance
• Ward, Lesa. Blue Sphere Whirls, Floats Quivers with Inner Energy – Charles Forrester
• Harned, Ginny. Music Department Buys Harpsichord
• Padgett, Don. Dr. Carlton Jackson Outstanding in Research
• Hancock, Mary Beth. Dr. William McMahon Gets Citation for Teaching
• Reeves, Robin. Renovation of College Inn to Begin Next Month
• WKU …

Ua68/8/2 Kelly Thompson Oral History, Carlton Jackson

WKU Administration Documents

An interview on June 27, 1977 with WKU president Kelly Thompson conducted by Carlton Jackson.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, 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.

The Colonelette (7june 1977), 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 Price Of Folk: The Progression Of Two Decoy Makers’ Work From Folk To Non-Folk, Benjamin Vincent

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Applying the standards for delineating folkcraft developed by Japanese scholar Soetsu Yanagi to the work of two Maryland decoy makers, Lem and Steve Ward, revealed that the Wards’ work followed a progression from folk to non-folk. A Hearst newspaper chain article on the two carvers plus winning first place at the New York Decoy Show brought publicity far beyond that usually encountered by the average folk craftsman. These events also exposed the two brothers to a range of wealthy collectors. When the Wards began to experiment with ornately carved birds, they had a waiting, and financially capable market. The extremely …

Fandom Is A Way Of Life: A Folkloristic Ethnography Of Science Fiction Fandom, David Axler

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A science fiction (“sf”) fan is an individual whose interest in this literary genre has extended past reading into involvement in such things as local science fiction clubs, fan magazines (“fanzines”), and sf conventions (“cons”). Science fiction fandom is the loosely-structured, geographically-dispersed organization of these fans. Drawing on both written sources and field interviews with eight informants, the history, composition and structure of sf fandom is examined from a folkloristic viewpoint. The forms of folklore which serve to bind the individual fan to the larger social entity of fandom are detailed.

Despite its literary orientation, fandom is primarily a social …

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

WKU Administration Documents

Program for ROTC commissioning exercises.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Halicks, Richard. Raymond Cravens’s Request to Transfer is Tabled After Closed Meeting
• Regents Approve 6% Salary Increase
• Sanders, Linda. Dero Downing’s Proposal Chosen Over Senate’s
• Work Begins on Sprinkler
• Wolfe, Bill. Academic Advisement, Career Planning & Placement Center Will Coordinate Advisement, Job Planning
• Student Gets Fulbright Grant – Gayle Waggoner
• Associated Student Government: Taking the Opinions of Student Body to the Hill
• Administration Considering Associated Student Government Constitutional Revisions
• Advancing? Dero Downing Studies Early Registration
• Kelley, Rick. Rock and Talk Chicago, Barry Manilow Highlight Concerts; …

Critique Of Feuerbach's Philosophical & Theological Concepts Of God & Man, David Draper

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In the critique of Ludwig Feuerbach's identification of the nature of man and of the nature of God, it is seen that his ideas stem from some aspects of Hegelian philosophy. Feuerbach's thought revolves around his conception of man. He believed, after much study, that he perceived in Hegelian philosophy a portrait of man that was veiled by Hegel's mystical concept of Absolute Mind. If, Feuerbach thought, one could strip away the idealistic tendencies of Hegelianism, then one would be left with a true picture of man. He reversed Hegelian thought and re - postulated man in his "Towards a …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 5, 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 1977), 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 …

United States Foreign Policy Toward China In Transition: 1966-1976, Chang Sheng-Ih

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study analyzes United States foreign policy toward Communist China in the transitional period since 1966, based on the American China experts' writings in journals dealing with international affairs and their views expressed in Congressional hearings. The contents explain the changing of American policy toward China from "containment without isolation" toward a rapprochement with Peking and progress toward normalization. The achievement of normalization has been a basic policy goal of the United States and has received bipartisan support, but the formula to accomplish normalization still remains obscure, due mainly to the settlement of the "Taiwan question."

The essay includes four …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Halicks, Richard. Regents to Decide Transfer Requests of Administrators
• Kuhl, Greg. Dero Downing Questions Murray State University Tuition Break
• Mami, Alfina. Artists Find Sculpture Models in Mirrors
• 3 Dormitories to Stay Open
• Minton, Don. Arson Investigator Begins Probe of Fraternity Fire – Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Ribar, Richard. Jimmy Buffet Serves Crowd Down-Home Cookin’
• Broadcast Advisory Council to Discuss Broadcasting Plans
• Tuition Break for Murray May Cost Western
• Wildman, Judy. Without Venom or Visor, Editor Survives (Even Enjoys) Term
• Vogt, Christy. Associated Student Government Rewarding Challenge …

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

WKU Administration Documents

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

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Eblen, Tom. Greek Reactions to Ban Mixed
• Halicks, Richard & Greg Kuhl. Residents May Ask City’s Help
• Sanders, Linda. Special Olympics Athletes Compete for More than Blue Ribbon
• Author to Lecture on Religion – William Pannell
• Hohman, Pat. Death: Students Learn (Indirectly) What It’s Like to Die
• Jimmy Buffet to Appear Tomorrow at 8 in Diddle
• Hotel Damage Incident Still Being Investigated
• Former Student to Speak on Law – Jack Smith
• Fraternity Fracas on College Street Must End
• Bruce, Don. Interview with the President Jimmy …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Eblen, Tom. Fraternities Told to Close Open Bars, Stop Alcohol Sales
• Halicks, Richard. State Council Increases Control
• Minton, Don. Original Hilltopper Comes Home Again – Billy Vaughn
• Wolfe, Bill. Academic Council Considers 3-Hours History Requirement
• May Term Signup Ends Monday
• Drill Teams to Try National Title – Pershing Rifles, Rebelettes
• Cheerleaders are Chosen for Next Year’s Squad
• Eblen, Tom. Sprinkler System Asked for Several Older Dorms
• December Graduation Ceremony Proposed
• Early Applications Could Ease Dormitory Shortages Next Fall
• Budde, Neil. Uncertainly Surrounds Victory of State …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Kerrick, Sara. Student Couples Share Everything but Last Names
• Hepp, Jan. Shortage of Dorm Space is Possible Again Next Fall
• WKU Senior Found Dead – Gloria Dellario
• Kuhl, Greg. Only Two Blacks are on Conference Baseball Rosters
• Hepp, Jan. Indian Study Group is Revived – Native American Solidarity Committee
• College Heights Herald Places Second in Newspaper Contest
• Teacher Article to be Printed – James Johnson
• Bennett, Jo. Groundwork: Women Join Men on Maintenance Crew
• Regional Universities Should Stay Regional
• Bruce, Don. Aberrationist Has Shifty Solution …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hohman, Pat. Bob Moore is Elected to Associated Student Government Presidency by 26-Vote Margin
• State Says Filters Needed if Coal Used for Heating
• Hugh Poland Renamed University Regent for Sixth Term
• Halicks, Richard. Western Fights Beer License for Restaurant – Hub Pizzeria
• Sanders, Linda. Faculty Asks for Say In Hiring
• Author Speak Tonight on Jesus’s Evangelism – Robert Coleman
• Spring Dance Slated for Tomorrow Night
• College Heights Herald is Host to Convention of College Press
• Cancer Seminar Planned
• Plan for Graduation Honors Has Fatal Flaw …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mears, Teresa. Fears of Drastic Role Change Here Fade
• White, Don. Freshman Enjoys Taking Flying Leaps – Scott Thomas
• Grove, Jim. Net Result: Turkish Tennis Player Ineligible in Rules Entanglement – Hakki Ozgenel
• Voters Choosing New Leadership Today – Associated Student Government, Academic Council
• More Voters Could Awaken Sleepy Associated Student Government Officer Elections
• Battle, Tom. Wants George Carlson as Treasurer
• Cashdollar, Jeff. Wants Tom Blair as President
• Kelley, Rick. Backs Bob Moore for President
• Ashcraft, Betsy & Don Minton. All Share Responsibility for Greeks’ …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Officials Say Visitation Not a Major Concern
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Damage is Reported After Dance
• Minton, Don. Watergate Reporting Routine, Bob Woodward Says
• What’s Happening – Club News
• Associated Student Government Election Will be Tuesday
• Young, Monte & Pat Hohman. Retiring Black Professor Remembers How It Was – J.E. Jones
• Associated Student Government Campaigns Full of Promises, Promises
• McChesney, Mark. Throws Support to Bob Moore
• Hamilton, Bill. Questions Support of Tom Blair
• Carter, Barbara. Wants Passover Cards
• Gwaltney, Mildred. Clarifies Children’s Literature Article
• Reid, …

Ua37/5/1 E.A. Diddle Speech, E. A. Diddle

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Audiotape of comments made by E.A. Diddle at unidentified event.