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An Existential Appraisal Of Selected Nigerian Fiction, Jim Nesin Omatseye

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One of the two aims of this research was to elucidate from a philosophical perspective a selected body of Nigerian fiction. The second objective has been to investigate the dominant themes of the two selected novelists and relate them to existentialism.

The most essential theme was found to be colonialism and its disruption of the African culture. It was implied in the works of the novelists that authentic African culture was dislocated by British imperialism in Nigeria. The use of force and other features of power was manifested in the takeover. Through various literary devices and innuendo they suggest that …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Concert Committee May Have No Power
• John Dean Will Speak Tonight at 8
• Caudill, Tom. Regents Okay Record Budget, Academic Proposals
• Steen, Janet. Gen. Russell Dougherty to Speak at May 10 Commencement
• Strehl, Mary. Year in Review: Progress Was Like a Tortoise
• Should Residents Pay More for Air-Conditioned Dorms?
• McMahon, William. Seeks Academic Growth
• Beliles, Mark & Tom Cooper. Stand Up Christians
• Food Survey Completed
• Gibbons, David. WKU Grad Finds Going Rough – Billy Howell
• Bond, Beverly. WKU Orchestra to Give Final Concert …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harris, Roger. Radio Station Expected to Start Operation in August
• Wethington, Jay. Threat of Communist Victory Terrifies Tran My Le
• McNally, Karen. War Orphan Adopts New Kentucky Home – Ut Hobbes
• Lamkins, Mike. Veterans Think Further Aid to Vietnam is a Waste
• Orphan, Father Want to Return to Saigon Someday
• Grocery Delay is Justifiable
• Ombudsman – Energy Cutbacks
• McCubbin, John. Claims Misquote
• Edwards, Terry. Asks Trunk Return
• Vos, Arvin. On Rats and Shrews
• Pease, Edward. Wants Faculty Senate
• Regents to Consider Budget Plan
• Leake, Betsy. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

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

• McCamish, Jelaine. Plans Put on Hold for Campus Grocery
• Budde, Neil. Rick Kelley Seeks Committee on Activities
• Matteson, Teri. Yes, Religion is Alive and Well on Westerns Campus
• Matteson, Teri. Students Honored at Awards Fete
• Health Careers Day Scheduled
• Steen, Janet. Nursing Students Help as They Learn
• Too Many Have Bled and Died for Vietnam
• Henry, Steve. Participation
• Humpert, Jon. Questions Administration
• Lang, Dave. Seek Support for Inter-Hall Council
• Juett, Patricia. Red River Gorge Walk Planned
• Smith, Robert. Professors are Using Rats to Study Protestant …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• McCamish, Jelaine. More Students Entering College Have Poor Basic Skills
• May Term Registration Starts Monday
• Charton, Dallas. Increasing Number of Young are Problem Drinkers
• Top Three Positions of the Herald are Announced
• Committees Should Approve Four-Year Nursing Quickly
• Wetzel, George, et al. Favor Visitation Change
• Baxter, Roy & Woozey Bennet. Seeks Help for Don Darnell
• Parrish, Bettie. The Sickle Cell Test
• Taylor, Tom. Thanks Blood Donors
• Charton, Dallas. Against Stamp Misuse
• Bond, Beverly. Romeo and Juliet Reflects Top Quality Performance
• What’s Happening – Gamma Sigma …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Abandons Plans for Final Concert This Semester
• Day, Mary. Phi Mu, Alpha Kappa Psi Win Top Honors in Greek Week
• Adams, Anne. Nursing Gets Approval to Plan 4-Year Program
• Chances for Vet School at Western Get Snagged
• Prof Wins Award – Robert Martin
• Kentucky Collegiate Veterans Association Elect Officers
• Steve Henry’s Entertainment Plan is Inadequate
• Ombudsman – Dormitory Visitation Policy
• Tolopka, Stephen. Favors Evaluation Change
• Daugherty, Sharon. Canteen, Sand Needed
• Watkins, Allan. Favors Nude Models
• Vogt, Christy. Encourages Involvement
• Segda, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. Summer Job Hunters to Face Tight Market
• Leake, Betsy. Steve Henry Will Give Activities Priority in Associated Student Government
• Steen, Janet. Ogden College of Science & Engineering Gets Boost with Purchase of Computer System
• Associated Student Government to Name Top Member
• Bloodmobile Here
• Greeks Continue to Dominate Political Scene on Campus
• Students Need Survey Results
• Harris, Roger. Ombudsman – Inter-Hall Council Survey
• Sympson, Paul. On Nudity and Art
• Beatty, Roger. Dulcimer Discussion
• Gruner, Susan. Wants Coin Changers
• Shirley, Janet. Law School: Only One …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Polls Remain Open as Campaigns End
• Wethington, Jay. John Dean Postpones Lecture Here Until April 29
• Caudill, Tom. Jeff Consolo Says Associated Student Government Needs More Student Involvement
• Faculty Wives Club Name Richard Walker Outstanding Senior
• Sigma Nu and Alpha Xi Delta Win Track Meet
• Music Teacher is Conductor – James Godfrey
• Taylor, Ken. Students Evaluate Teachers, Classes
• Required Library Course Useful; Freshman Orientation Unnecessary
• Harris, Roger. Ombudsman: Publishing Firm’s Politics Draw Complaints
• Stewart, Tony. Critical of Tom Blair
• Whitman, Connie. Likes Steve …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Polls Open Monday to Elect Associated Student Government Officers
• Matteson, Teri. The Tornado: Scars Remain as a Constant Reminder of April 3, 1974
• Coffey, Bob. Getting into the Swim of It
• Bruce, Don Fill in Blanks for Letter to the Editor
• Payne, David. Supports Steve Henry
• Cross, Al. Favors Tom Blair
• Harmon, Frank. Likes Steve Henry
• McCubbin, Mary. Endorses John Butchko
• Day, Mary. for Nancy Wilk
• Butchko, John. Butchko: No Hassles
• Litchfield, Gerry & Jefferson Hartzog. Against John Dean Speech
• Adams, Anne. Activities …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events during Spring 1975.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 44, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Dilmarter, Ronald. What Is a Cave, Anyway?
• Gray, David. Water Quality Studied
• Snodgrass, Jim. Spelunking in Big Cave Country
• Morse, Mike. The People of Cave Country
• Wilson, Gordon. Remember When . . . Folklore of the Cave Region
• The Seventh Wonder 'Makes It' to Celluloid - 'First' Cave Film - Mammoth Cave
• 1+2+4=1 Great Season - Track & Field
• Given, Ed. The Little Man Who Stood Tall, Al Almond
• Sutherland, David. Teacher Corps: Western Interns Learn/Teach on the Job
• Thompson, Kelly. An Appreciation - Gordon Wilson
• Cassidy, Frederic. Importance of Depth Collecting - …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Budde, Neil. Western’s Six High Rises Pose Fire Fighting Problems
• Caudill, Tom. Tom Blair Wants President’s Council Formed
• Leake, Betsy. Steve Henry Says Entertainment is the Issue
• Stehl, Mary. Academic Council Makes Library Course Mandatory
• Dean Anne Murray to Attend Conference
• Here It Is, Folks! Our Annual Get-Out-and-Vote Editorial
• Bruce, Don. ABERRATIONS: Why is Right Right and Left Wrong?
• Snider, James. Seeks Votes for Tax
• Paul, Earl. Protests Weather
• Bond, Beverly. Dancers Open Show Tomorrow
• Walkers Get Pledges Totaling $6000 – Muscular Dystrophy
• Rebelettes Win …

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

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

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. I, No. 3, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies committee regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 3, Number 4, 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.

South Union Messenger (Spring 1975), Kentucky Library Research Collections

South Union Messenger

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The Colonelette (April 1975), 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 3, 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.

Procedures For The Processing, Cataloging, And Classification Of A Non-Circulating Historical Art Print Collection, Linda Ray

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In order to establish specific procedures for processing, cataloging and classifying the art print collection at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University, data were gathered from three sources. These were: (1) information on current procedures used in the Kentucky Library, obtained through an interview with Riley Handy, the Kentucky Librarian (2) a search of related literature and (3) a questionnaire survey of other institution having art print collections.

It was found that historically valuable art prints, which are used primarily as documentary resources, need to be carefully processed and stored so as to preserve and protect them from damaging effects …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Steen, Janet. Heavy Influx of Applications May Make Fall Housing Tight
• McCamish, Jelaine. Library Costs Up, but Budget Isn’t
• Henderson, Ray. Booking Concerts Involves More Than Just Money
• Advisement is Upcoming
• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Passes Motion that Will Simplify Voting Procedures in Spring Election
• Study Floors May Improve Impersonal Hall Atmosphere
• Johnson, Rickie. Associated Student Government Treasurer
• Steen, Janet. Plans are Finalized for Dormitory Study Floors
• Green River Interpretation Festival, Recitals Set
• Bond, Beverly. Interpreters to Present Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• What’s Happening – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. One Research Project Focuses on Safer Cigarette Filter
• Richard Leakey Set to Speak Here
• Shirley, Janet. Study Shows Sen. Marlow Cook Had No Re-Election Chance
• 24 Programs Lower Tuition in Grade Studies
• We Don’t Care
• Ombudsman: Check Comes After Two Years
• Krull, Carl. Photographer Replies
• Hayden, Patti. Supports Food Stamp Leniency
• What’s Happening – National Collegiate Association of Secretaries, Alpha Kappa Psi, Sigma Delta Chi, American Advertising Federation, Backpackers Club, Bridge Club, Eta Sigma Gamma, Zeta Phi Beta, Robinson Oratorical Contest, Campus Crusade …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Caudill, Tom. University is Taking Measures to End Bomb Threats
• Leake, Betsy. Primary Election for Associated Student Government is Canceled
• 20-Mile Walkathon Set Tomorrow – Muscular Dystrophy
• Leake, Betsy. Student Government Approves Constitutional Change
• Matteson, Teri. Commuters Lament Missing Campus Activities
• Gregory, Jim. Students May Register to Vote at Courthouse
• Today is Deadline for Adding Bi-Terms
• Threats Defeat Student Interest
• Butchko, John. Criticizes Associated Student Government Coverage
• Wurster, Robert. Annoyed by Cameras
• Adamchak, Donald. Food Stamp Reply
• Omega Psi Phi. the Muscular Dystrophy Charity Walk …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Matteson, Teri. Western Engineering Teacher is Building an Airplane in His Garage – Henry Healey
• Picketing Stops Work on Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
• Monarch, Huston. WKU Pre-Med Students Have High Success Rate
• News in Brief
• Shirley, Janet. Randolph Yeager Finishes Translation of Bible After 42 Years
• Complaint Setup Should Maintain Present Balance
• Basketball Team Deserves Praise
• Ombudsman – Parking
• Corbin, Brenda. Food Stamp Leniency
• Hiesterman, Georgia. Appreciates WKU Fans
• Gatton, Rita. Construction Obstruction
• Matteson, Teri. Career Series to be Offered
• Charton, Dallas. Franchise Food …

Ua12/2/1 1975 Travel Guide, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding spring break travel. Articles include:

• Merrill, Bonnie. Road Map Intricacies a Problem
• Harris, Roger. Canoeists Will Tread Waterways During Spring Break
• Adams, Anne. State Parks Now Offer Winter Rates
• Bond, Beverly. Gas Prices are About Same as Last Year
• Bond, Beverly. Charter Flights Offer Inexpensive Travel for Students
• Steen, Janet. Transportation in Kentucky Ain’t What is Used to Be
• Day, Mary. Sun and Beaches Will Draw Students to Florida
• Careful Driving Conserves Fuel

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 3, Number 3, 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 (March 1975), 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 …

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald dedicated to fashion. Includes articles:

• Madison, Stephanie. Spring Fashions Feature the Loose and Shapeless
• Swanberg, Michael. Economy Affects Men’s Wear
• Henderson, Ray & J.O. Brown. Last Year’s Men’s Styles Back for Another Season
• Styles Vary in Casual Wear
• Casual Outdoor Styles
• McCamish, Jelaine. T-Shirts Set the Trend
• Matteson, Teri. Toe Socks Get Attention with Open-Toed Shoes
• McCamish, Jelaine. Slipper-Like Shoes Return
• Davenport, Beverly. Spring Jewelry Promises Something for Everyone
• Purse Styles Return to ‘40s
• Davenport, Beverly. Versatile Scarves Brighten Outfits with Color Design
• Madison, Stephanie. Hemlines Fall Dresses Ae Softer with Fluid Lines

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Action Halted Twice This Week by Lack of Quorum
• Strehl, Mary. Faculty Seeks Majority on Complaint Committee
• Strehl, Mary. Ralph Nader Tells Students People Must Air Views
• Confusion in Associated Student Government Signals Need for Change
• More Like Ralph Nader Are Needed
• Lawrence, Fred. Spring Cuts Absurd
• Adams, Beth. Fear Displacement
• Steen, Janet. Resident Assistants Find Dorm Life at Western Illinois University Different
• Residents Staying During Spring Break Must Notify Office
• Bond, Beverly. Winnie-The-Pooh Opens Today; Piano Concert Tuesday
• Car …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Will Discuss Entertainment Realignment Today
• Wethington, Jay. Consumer Board Becomes Active
• Robert Penn Warren to Speak Tonight: Ralph Nader Set Tomorrow
• 8 Schools Place in Weekend Speech Tourney
• We Goofed
• Enrollment Rise Impressive; Academic Growth Needed, Too
• Ombudsman - Readers Ask About Parking, Bi-Term Classes
• Rogers, Tim. Enjoys Girls’ Basketball
• Matteson, Teri. Craft Shop Head Bob Brigl is Constantly on the Go
• Monarch, Huston. Consumer Interest Group Attracts Little Interest Here
• Elizabethan Acting Course is Offered
• Off-Campus Jobs Are Available …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Jeff Consolo Says University Center Board is Unlikely to Get Concert Duties
• Steen, Janet. New Computer to Handle Housing Applications
• Enrollment of 12,331 Sets Record
• It’s Time to Save Daylight Again
• Adams, Anne. Ninth Graders to Explore Careers in Program Here
• University Should Proceed to Establish Campus Grocery
• Ombudsman: Photo Lab, Tennis Are Topics
• Johnson, Jeffrey. Questions Use of Cellar
• Clark, Frederick. Praises Hilltoppers
• Legislative Internships Are Offered
• $1000 Offered to Stop Bomb Threats
• Bond, Beverly. London Theater Tour Planned for May Term …