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Ua37/35/3 A Brief History Of The History Department, J. Crawford Crowe

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

A brief history of the WKU History Department prepared by J. Crawford Crowe for O.J. Wilson's WKU History Project.

Andrew Jackson - Charles Dickinson Duel, Proctor Lynching And Jesse James Gang, Department Of Library Special Collections

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Ua37/35/3 Department Of Philosophy & Religion, O. J. Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

History of the WKU department of Philosophy & Religion written for O.J. Wilson's history of WKU project.

Ua37/46 Scrapbook, Charles Taylor

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Ella Taylor to commemorate the life of her husband Charles Taylor. Charles Leland Taylor came to WKU as an professor of Agriculture in 1923 and served as department head from 1943-1958. He served in many agricultural roles through the state of Kentucky.

Ua37/35/3 Department Of Geography (-1935); Department Of Geography/Geology (1936-), Paul Terrell

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

History of the Geography/Geology department written by Paul Terrell for O.J. Wilson's history of WKU project.

Ua37/35 The Fort, O.J. Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Description of Fort Albert Sidney Johnston located at Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• University’s National Science Foundation Grants Now Exceed $1 Million
• Deadline Set for Entering Ogden, American Association of University Women Oratorical Contests
• Fulkerson, Brenda. Western Players to Present Shakespeare Classic ‘Shrew’
• Bids for 16,000-Seat Sports Stadium May be Let During Christmas Holidays – L.T. Smith Stadium
• Gamma Sigma Sigma Treat Scouts; Return of Club Forms Asked
• Club News – French, Math …

Ua35/1 Academic Newsletter, Vol. I, No. 3, Wku Provost

WKU Administration Documents

The publication of the Academic Newsletter by the staff of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs is an attempt to familiarize the faculty with campus-wide developments. It is the purpose of the newsletter to provide information of a professional and personal nature about the faculty and in addition a variety of general academic information and announcements.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• West on Western Sports
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Herb Sparks Achieves Scholar of University
• Willis, Finley. Officials Rescind Milk Price Hike
• Choral Group, Orchestra to Present Messiah
• One of Nine to Reign Over Annual Military Ball
• Herald Announces Format Change for Club News in Next Game Issue
• Club News – Student Nurses, Alpha Kappa Psi, Iva Scott, Library, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Pi Sigma Epsilon, …

The Colonelette (December 1966), 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 …

Ua77/1 Alumni Magazine, Vol. 33, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Robertson, Lee. Hilltop Tips
• The Margin of Excellence - Alumni Fund
• A Big Move for Alumni - Craig Alumni House
• New Government Organization Highlights Student Activity - Student Government Association
• Homecoming - A Traditional Celebration for a New University
• About Our Own
• Football Bows Out . . . Basketball Checks In

Ora Porter And The George Washington Carver Center, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Adult activities and meetings

Arts and music programs

Beckett, Mrs.

Boyd, Mrs. James

Building renovation and repairs

Children’s health and hygiene

Children’s recreation (games, table tennis, checkers)

Civic clubs and church programs

Community center incorporation (1955)

Community fundraising and donations

Denning, Mrs.

George Washington Carver Club (founders)

George Washington Carver Community Center

Griffin, Helen

Helm, Margie

Hinkle, Alice

Home economics background (Mrs. Boyd)

Hutcheson, Mrs.

Library dedication event

Library services (children’s books, periodicals)

Monthly birthday cake donations (Riley’s Bakery)

Moses, Mrs.

Peele, Emily

Porter, Ora

Recreational needs of youth

Registered nurse oversight (health guidance)

Riley, Mr.

Staff and board members …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association to Hear Top Speakers at Meeting Here
• 38 Western Seniors Elected to U.S Collegiate ‘Who’s Who’
• Dance Quartet Next in Series – First Chamber Dance Quartet
• Gemini 14 Prepares for Blast-Off, Orbiting All-Girl Band to Caribbean
• Porter, Tod. Methodical, Mild-Mannered, Most-Experienced . . . Finley Willis
• Debates to Compete in Georgia Tourney
• WKUs Operation Talent Seeks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Boston Prof to Speak on Kennedy Campaigning – Murray Levin
• WKU Nursing Program Seeks Federal Funds
• Gary Lewis, Yardbirds Head Caravan Tuesday
• Hal Boyle to Speak at Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association Here
• Fulkerson, Brenda. Enchantment, Love, Prejudice - South Pacific Opens Tomorrow
• Sweatshirts in for Last Game
• Bristow, Vince. Doc’s Trumpet Artistry Cheers Gloomy Saturday - Doc Severinsen
• Lambda Chi …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Musical Entertainment to Abound on Hilltop
• Queen Sharon Roby Reigns Over Homecoming
• Russian Movie on Ballet to Initiate Film Series
• Rhymes (Not Reason) Set November Nonsense Mood
• Bad Weather Cancels Session
• Voting Students to be Excused
• Benningfield, Ronnie. Human Relations Center One of Four in Country
• Kentucky Art Education Association Fall Meeting Features Charles Forrester
• Ein Knopf Staged in Snell …

The Colonelette (November 1966), 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 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Bonfire to Spark Homecoming
• Votes Today to Decide Queen & Favorites
• Love Songs, Heroism . . . South Pacific Opening Nears
• Louisville Orchestra to Perform Here
• New Council to Improve Faculty Communications
• Jim Miller Attends Art Festival
• Four Attending College Conference
• Peace Corps Reaffirms Junior’s Goals, Ideals – Linda Rose
• Sororities Invite 52 Coeds to Pledge
• Gati, Richard. Business Starts …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Entertainment
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• University Lecture Series Features Varied Speakers
• Primary Elections to Decide Queen Candidates, Class Reps
• Debate Team Victorious in Weekend Competition
• Concert Series Opens Tonight
• Dick Clark Caravan Slated November 15
• Freshman Second in Future Farmers of America Contest – Meredith Johnson
• Molyneux, Lee. Operator Volunteers Own Time to Deliver Emergency Message
• School Leaders Plan Program Here Tuesday
• Visitors View Nursing …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 46, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Movie Reviews
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Willis, Finley. Tax on Earnings to Affect Wages of Westerners
• Homecoming Committee Picks Theme of Life and Diversify
• Draft Test Set for November
• Top Cultural Authorities to Participate in Panel
• Music Faculty to Play Tonight
• Unique, Light Styrofoam Dome Crowns New Hardin Thompson Planetarium
• Elections, Field Trips Occupy Language Groups – French, German, Spanish Clubs
• Chaney, Joanne. John Adams …

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding the early years of WKU.

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

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Movie Reviews
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Jesse Stuart to Lecture in Van Meter Tonight
• Third District Education Association Sessions Begin Tonight
• Newsome, Bob. Proposed Building to House Hospital, Broadcasting Studios – Academic Complex
• Talisman Requests Senior Photographs
• Nominations to Occur in Meetings Next Week
• Joe Glowacki Heads Herald
• Publications Committee Lists Responsibilities
• Biology Professors to Meet in Missouri
• Homecoming Time Needs More Sparkle
• Revised Hours …

The Colonelette (October 1966), 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 …

Ua68/6/2 Voices, Vol. Xi, No. 1, Western Writers

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by the Western Writers, a group of student readers and writers devoted to good writing and determined to encourage those interested in creative work. It presents members' best efforts in other than class-assigned papers.

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

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Coming Events Calendar
• West on Western Sports
• The Marquee – Movie Reviews
• Faculty Facts
• Intramural Corner
• Religious News
• Hilltopics
• West on Western Sports
• Social Whirl
• Alumni News

This issue contains articles:

• Enrollment Sets Record
• New Dorms Are Planned
• Senate Ratifies Government Appointment – Student Government Association
• Jesse Stuart to Lecture on Campus
• State Student Association to Convene in Lexington
• The Glass Menagerie to Open Fifth Season of the Theatre Workshop
• Molyneux, Lee. Varied Hill Activities Enliven Summer Term
• Biology Personnel Click with Photo Laboratory
• Bristow, Vince. …

Ua1b5 Orientation Program For New Faculty, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU new faculty orientation.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding the razing of the Bowling Green Business University.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly reminiscing about the early days of WKU.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding commencement and the Class of 1914.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding freedom of speech and communism.

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding the English department and the organization of WKU in the early days.