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Newman, Janice (Fa 1367), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1367. Student folk studies project titled “Quilting (Bertha Abney)” which includes information about traditional quilting practices in Jefferson County, Kentucky. All of the information comes from an interview with Newman’s family friend, Bertha Abney. Project includes a narrative paper about the experience and sheets that may include an illustration, photo, quilt pattern’s name, brief description of a traditional practice or quilt pattern.

Anderson, Faye S. (Fa 1349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1349. Folklife project titled "Spinning" by Faye S. Anderson for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes an illustrated paper about the spinning process as explained by Maggie Spear of the Pea Ridge, Cumberland County, Kentucky. Also includes samples of carded wool, single thread yarn, and double thread yarn.

Bradley, Margaret (Fa 1357), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1357. Folklife project titled "Quilting" by Margaret Bradley for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes a paper about quilting and quilt patterns in Hart County, Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief description of quilt pattern, origin, and informant’s name, age, and address.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Miller, Roger & Steven Russell. Strikeout?: John Minton Says He Will Inform President Students Went Housing Study Committee
• PepsiCo Executive to Speak at May 13 Graduation – Donald Kendall
• Ayers, Elaine. Mother and Daughter to Graduate Together – Ann Rector, Cynthia Frey
• This is Year’s Final Herald
• Ellison, April. John Kenneth Galbraith Says Nixon Actions Will Change Economic Theories
• Coeds Eligible for Southern Kentucky Beauty Pageant
• Buddy Childress Explains Gift Pacs
• Refrigerator Contracts Expire May 12
• Year in Review 1971-72: Herald Tells It Like It …

Utley, Mary (Fa 1366), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1366. Student folk studies project titled “Quilt Making” which includes information about traditional quilting practices in Henderson County, Kentucky. All of the information comes from an interview with Utley’s great grandmother, Mary Mathilda Bonnell. Project includes a narrative paper about the experience and survey sheets that may include a traditional belief, the informant’s name, location, birth month and year, and text classification. Other sheets include a photo, brief description of a quiltmaking process and/or a photo of a quilt or piece of quilt with the pattern’s name.

Asiatic Cholera In Kentucky 1832 To 1873, Nancy Baird

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Asiatic cholera has been called the scourge of the nineteenth century, for it caused the untimely death of millions throughout the world. During its four visits to the United States, unknown thousands of Kentuckians fell victims to the disease. In attempting to prevent the dreaded scourge, Kentuckians became more conscious of the need for cleaner cities, pure water and adequate sewage disposal. Modern waterworks facilities, sewage treatment and disposal facilities have provided the means by which the United States has conquered this scourge of the nineteenth century, for with these facilities cholera is the easiest of all communicable diseases to …

The Colonelette (May 1972), 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 …

Mary Shelley’S Frankenstein: Its Art And Thought, Marthalee Atkinson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A review of the genesis of Frankenstein, it’s narrative form, Gothicism, ideas and contributions to literature.

Black Conversions To Catholicism: An Analysis Of Louisville Data, Lynda Dickson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

According to Alphonso Pinkney, religion has been important to black people. He writes: Religion has traditionally played an important role in the life of black Americans. The character of their religion is a reflection of their uncertain status in the larger society. Denied the opportunity to participate as equals in the religious life and other institutions of the larger society, black people organized their own religious denominations as a means of coping with the social isolation which they encountered. As the opportunities for social, economic, and educational advancement became feasible for the black however, he became less satisfied with his …

Symbolism In The Poetry Of William Butler Yeats, Alana White

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis is a study of the development of the symbolic system formulated by William Butler Yeats and his subsequent application of this system to his poetry, with special attention to the rose and the stone. To comprehend and thereby fully appreciate Yeats's poetry requires some knowledge of the forces working together to form the basis of his philosophy and symbolic system. These forces and the system form the subject of the first chapter. Foremost among the many influences are his Irish birth, his associates (among them his father, John Yeats; his uncle, George Pollexfen; John O'Leary; and Madame Helena …

Ua37/39 Orientation Information For Armed Forces Personnel Entertainment Units Touring The Caribbean, David Livingston, U.S. Government Printing Office

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Informational guide printed by the United States government for entertainers participating in USO shows and other visitors to U.S. military bases in the Caribbean. Used by David "Doc" Livingston in preparation for Gemini jazz band tour of the Caribbean.

Sikorski, Carolyn (Fa 1347), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 1347. Folklife project titled "Folk Art of Whittling" written by Carolyn Sikorski for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Paper explains the whittling process as described by Herbert Burkes of Mud Lick, Monroe County, Kentucky and Virginia Perry of Warren County, Kentucky.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Russell, Steven. Mass Action Committee Calls for Strike – Dorm Visitation
• Russell, Steven. Students Gain Six Votes on Council
• Miller, Roger. Congress Installs Next Year’s Associated Student Government Officers
• Through Traffic Ceases on 16^th Street
• Radford, Judy. Junior to Participate in Army Internship – Ginger Johnson
• Cellar Finals Set
• Concert Highlights Festival – Folk Arts Festival
• Midkiff, Leila. Advertising Executive Promotes Candidates – Robert Goodman
• Law Makes Non-Resident Second-Class Student
• Hatfield, Bob. Sorry Students Shortchanged
• Long, Pat. Breaks Silence
• Weaver, Kim. Thanks Campaigners
• Raymer, …

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

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

• Ed Jordan Wins Top Office
• Pence, Carter. New Associated Student Government President Needs Cooperation and Support
• Herald Takes Top Honors at Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association
• Academic Council Approves Testing Plan
• Advertising Executive to Lecture – Robert Goodman
• Singers Present Chamber Music - Madrigals
• Board of Regents Endorses Ban of the Fly
• Gray, David. Kentucky Historical Society Erects Markers
• Workshop Gets Grants – Journalism & Broadcasting
• Sign-Up Period for May Term to End Friday
• No-Hours Dorms Solve Many Housing Problems
• Nurturing Paper Not Easy, but Willson …

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

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

• Lucas, John. Election Today Pits Ed Jordan, Bob Hatfield in Presidential Race
• Miller, Roger. Congress Votes to Place Bob Hatfield on Associated Students Ballot
• Economist to Lecture Next Week – John Kenneth Galbraith
• Elmore, Valerie. By-Law Revisions Are Approved
• Elmore, Valerie. Faculty Evaluation Set to Begin Next Monday
• Dr. Norman Ehresman Named Chairman of Education Group
• Instructor Gets Nomination – Faye Carroll
• Ayers, Elaine. Carpenters Plays Songs of Magic for Crowd
• Music Majors to Perform in Final Concert – Deborah Grabill, Danny Arterburn
• A Basket …

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. 51, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Russell, Steven. Election?? Maybe Not . . .
• . . . Maybe So
• Comedy of Errors Opens Tonight
• The Carpenters: Grammy-Winning Duo to Sing Here Tonight
• Lawrence, Fred. Down on the Farm: Conventional Vera Pitney is a 21 Year Old Success
• Moore, Christina. High School Junior Breaks Code – James Holland, Richard Vance Civil War Diary
• Wright, Jim. Geography Department Plans May Term Special
• #!*=#£&/%/+°!!?? – Associated Student Government Election
• Sims, Norman. Says Editorial Twisted
• Georgio, Michael. Complains About Icy Service – Dining Services
• Wagoner, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ayers, Elaine. Judicial Council Declines to Act
• Cost of Learning Rises with Tuition Increase
• Moore, Chris & Dolly Wood. English Head Stepping Down to First Love – Willson Wood
• Miller, Roger. Ed Jordan, Kim Weaver Advance to General Election
• Alpha Delta Pi 500 Set Tomorrow at Beech Bend Park
• 17 Coeds Seek Positions on Cheerleading Squad
• Finals on Kentucky Derby Day Seem Likely
• Sigma Xi Research Winners Announced
• Many Westerners Prefer Derby Juleps to Finals
• Underwood, Van. Adventure is Not Shelved in Library
• Strebel, Dennis. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Primary Voting Continues Today
• Alpha Omicron Pi Brawny Beauty Contest Set Tomorrow
• Beg Your Pardon
• Register, Mona. International Week: A World Tour
• Venereal Disease Awareness Program is Planned
• Helm Library Features Venereal Disease Tape
• Greek Awards Are Presented
• Thursday Associated Students Mini-Concert Features Imperials
• Senior’s Art Wins Best of Show – Glenda Graves
• Vote Today: Ed Jordan, Kim Weaver Deserve Support; Pat Long, Bob Hatfield Don’t
• Action Group Does Not Endorse Pat Long, Doesn’t Say Anything About Open Dorm
• Coyle, Mrs. Monty. Thanks Students
• Stith, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lucas, John. Board Says Kim Weaver Can Seek Associated Student Government Office
• Candidates Finish Filing for Offices
• Lois Eigelbach Crowned Miss Western
• Greeks Name Queen, King at Banquet – Nancie Burdette, George Kendrick
• Miller, Roger. Judicial Council Not Omnipotent
• Associated Student Government: It’s Been a Long-Time Dying . . .
• Byrd, Kelly. Praises American Association of University Professors
• Wolken, Artie. Wants More Handball Courts
• Radford, Judy. Simple Registration Aids May Term
• Veterans on Campus Benefit Drive Ends – Monty Coyle
• Wedding, George, et al. Miss …

Ua12/2/35 1972 Miss Western Pageant, Wku Interfraternity Council

Student Organizations

Program for the 1972 Miss Western Pageant sponsored by the WKU Interfraternity Council.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Western Coed Receives Fulbright-Hays Grant – Vera Pitney
• Filing Ends for Offices at 4:30 Today
• 1972 Miss Western Pageant Set Tonight
• Moore, Chris & David Gray. Miss Mary Sowers Reflects on Her Reign
• Greeks Sing Tomorrow
• Elmore, Valerie. Emergency Care Assistance Program is Initiated
• Search Evidence is Nil
• Most Checks Stop Bouncing 3 Are Still Rubber
• Get Involved in Associated Student Government . . .
• . . . Or Quit Your Griping
• Your Support Needed for Fund to Aid Family of Slain Student – Monty …

Ua68/10/1 Sociological Symposium No. 8 – Childbirth & Infancy Life Cycle Series, Wku Sociology

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Table of Contents:

• Hernandez, Pedro F. Catholic Church & Birth Control in Latin America
• Kovit, Leonard. Labor is Hard Work: Notes on the Social Organization of Childbirth
• McNurlen, Lewis J. Childbirth: A Family Affair
• Miller, Rita Seiden & Ron Miller. Social Values Supporting Pregnancy: Dilemma for Population Control
• Newman, John F. & William L. Graves. Neo-Natal Mortality & Socio-Economic Status
• Newman, Lucille F. The Anthropology of Birth
• Rutzen, S. Robert. Urban Life & Breast Feeding: A Sociological Analysis
• Schulz, Barbara & Richard Schulz. Family Size Preferences & Sex Composition
• Steinhoff, Patricia G., Roy G. Smith & Milton Diamond. Characteristics & …

Ua3/4/1 Annual Report, Wku United Campus Ministry

WKU Administration Documents

Annual report of the United Campus Ministry for 1971-1972.

Libertinism: An Alternative To Traditional Religion, Jerome E. Johnson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In recent years there has been a considerable increase in the amount of empirical research done in the area of the sociology of religion. Most of this type of research has been a gradual attempt of working toward the possibility of establishing a casual relationship between religious beliefs and human social behavior.

Ua11/2 Western's First Fulbright Scholar Is Clinton Coed, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Press release regarding Vera Pitney the first WKU student to be named a Fulbright Scholar.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Miller, Roger. Students Give Okay to New Associated Students Constitution
• Russell, Steven & Reginald Glass. Academic Council Votes to Accept Thesis Options
• New Herald Staff Announced at Banquet
• Russell, Steven. A Ghost Story: Blithe Spirit Haunts Family – Randall & Daisy Lytle
• Miller, Roger. Pat Long: Activism is Associated Student Government
• Objectivity, Fairness: Goals of New Staff – College Heights Herald
• Herald Welcomes Letters
• Recruiters Offer Students Good Deal: Don’t Knock Them
• Vance Renee & Marie Crawford. Blames Poor Cooperation
• Jackson, Jim. Urges, Become Intern …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Pence, Carter. Pool Tables to Open on Sunday Beginning in June
• Miller, Roger. Constitutional Referendum Set Tomorrow and Thursday
• Elmore, Valerie. East Hall is Selected as Third No-Hours Dorm
• Lawrence, Fred. Vitamin C Research is Biologist’s Thing – Lewis Lockwood
• Concert Features Music of Local Composers – University Concert Band
• Art Competition Slated April 3-14
• Witt, Travis. Serving as Editor Proves to Be Valuable Experience
• Pape, Nancy. Says Vote Yes – Associated Students Constitution
• Wolken, Artie. Discuss Bicycles at WKU
• Constitutional Referendum Deserves Student Support …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Miller, Roger. Genesis Makes Exodus After Second Cancellation
• Gray, David. Vending Company Says No to Further Losses
• Miller, Roger. Associated Students. Slates Referendum Next Week
• Former Ambassador to Speak Here Tonight – Edwin Reischauer
• Gray, David. Hare Krishna Cult Sparks Varied Emotions
• Closed-Circuit Television to Aid Education Workshop Around State
• Associated Students to Present Fantasticks
• Senate Bill Gives Student, Faculty Regents Vote
• L’esprit Deadline Set Next Friday
• Annual Egg Hunt Set for Sunday Afternoon
• Committee’s Report Reflects Changing Values – National Commission on Marijuana & …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Potter, Jerry. NCAA Says Evidence Indicates McDaniels Negotiated Professional Contract Early
• Pence, Carter. Associated Students Schedules Drive to Register Voters
• Odds and Ends
• Gray, David. Refrigerators Use Affects Food, Vending Services
• 13 Seek Miss Western Title
• Summer School Bulletins Available
• Business Team Wins, Loses
• Lawrence, Fred. Student Guarded Imperial Gardens – Kazayuki Abe
• Lack of Student Support Decreases Activities
• Will You Register to Vote?
• Morris, Richard. Former Editor Replies
• Sutherland, David. Another Editor’s Opinion
• Byrd, Kelly. Calls Speech Commercial – Edith Efron
• Moore, Chris. Attendance …