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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 33, No. 5-Z249, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Musical Notes
• Looking Backward
• Social Activities Calendar
• ROTC News
• Alumni News
• Society
• Faculty Facts

Articles in this issue:

• Chorus to Present Messiah
• Kelly, George. 23^rd Military Ball Set for Tonight
• Debate Tournaments Held on Campus Recently
• Carroll VanHooser, Twyman Patterson to Lead Toppers
• Debate Tournaments Held on Campus Recently
• Council Takes New Title Under Leadership of ? Jones
• Christmas in Two Keys Scheduled for Dec. 11-12
• New Publications, Voices, On Sale
• Weiss, Fred. Do You Know Your Jazz?
• One …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 33, No. 4-Z249, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Musical Notes
• Looking Backward
• Social Activities Calendar
• ROTC News
• Alumni News
• Society
• Faculty Facts

Articles in this issue:

• Talisman King & Queen, Campus Favorites Nominated
• Student Advisory Council Members Named Recently
• Plan Has Western’s Endorsement
• W.L. Matthews Speaker for Founder’s Day
• Speech, Drama Clinic Here November 26
• Alumni Group Elects Officers at 26^th Annual Meet
• Dero Downing Elected Chairman
• Nine Colleges Debate Tomorrow in Tournament
• Kentucky Education Association Plans Underway
• Donna Potts, Beegie Long Recital is Monday Night
• Allen, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 33, No. 2-Z249, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Musical Notes
• Looking Backward
• Social Activities Calendar
• ROTC News
• Alumni News
• Society
• Faculty Facts

Articles in this issue:

• Mohr, Bill. Bonfire Opens 50^th Anniversary Homecoming Tonight
• Senior Class Officers for Year Elected
• 29^th Annual Third District Education Association Meet Held Oct. 12 on Campus
• Jim Owens Chosen President Third Straight Year
• New Entrance to College Underway; Florence Schneider to Take New Post – Pylon
• Homecoming
• Welcome Homecomers
• Happy Anniversary Mr. President – Kelly Thompson
• Large Staff Gathers Herald …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 33, No. 1-Z249, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Book Marks
• Musical Notes
• Looking Backward
• Social Activities Calendar
• ROTC News
• Alumni News
• Society
• Faculty Facts

Articles in this issue:

• Betty Spradlyn & Colburn Stuart to Head College Heights Herald Staff
• 1956 Talisman Staff Named
• 29^th Annual Third District Education Association Meet Set for Oct. 12 on Campus
• Campus Improvements in Evidence on Hill
• Charles Keown is Named Dean of Students
• Dr. Gerald Edds President of Alumni Club
• Largest Enrollment on Hill in 20 Years
• Reception Given for New Faculty
• Anniversary …

Ua68/6/2 Voices, Vol. I, No. 3, 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.

Ua1b Welcome To Western, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Booklet listing new faculty with short biographical sketches.

• Orland Alford
• Alvin Almond
• Mrs. Blake Clark
• George Downing
• Frederick Eberson
• Millard Gipson
• James Goodman
• Edith Grundmeier
• Wilburn Jones
• Edward Knob
• Scobee Lawrence, Jr.
• Tate Page
• Billy Smith
• Charles Whittle, Jr.
• Manuel Wilkerson

Ua94/7/2 Baccalaureate Service Delivered At Wku, Phil Runner

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Draft of baccalaureate speech given by Rev. Phil Runner in 1956.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 15-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Western Now Celebrating Its Golden Anniversary Year
• Fish Fry to Highlight Conference
• Four New Members Added to ’56 Teaching Staff
• Dr. Herman Donovan to Speak at Graduation
• Charles Keown is Named Dean of Students
• 174 Will Receive Degrees on Wednesday, August 1
• Library Conference Set for July 23
• Board of Regents Approves Record Budget for Western
• Herald Reviews Past Year
• The Welcome Mat …

A History Of Education In Elkton, Gertrude Lucas

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In preparing "A History of Education" in Elkton, Kentucky, it seems that considerable progress has been made in the last century. In contacting, what we consider our pioneers today, we find much has been accomplished when we compare the old school with the present day school. During this period of research, most of our older citizens connected with the educational system of Elkton, have been called upon to contribute from the recollections, carefully preserved letters, scraps of manuscripts, printed fragments, memoranda, old histories and our present day educators. Also, citizens once a part of our educational system, now living in …

A Suggestive Guide For The Development Of Moral & Spiritual Values In Certain Curriculum Areas In The Elementary School, Belle Burks

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Since the beginning of her teaching career, the writer has cherished the hope that the day would come when opportunity and freedom would be given whereby the classroom teacher might saturate her teaching, and that without fear, with those values that exalt and refine the life of each youth that she endeavors to guide. That day has dawned! During recent years seminars, workshops and conferences have been held and the Kentucky program for Moral and Spiritual Education has been recognized as providing a formula which is acceptable to public schools. It is true that spiritual values have always been taught …

Ua12/2/2 1956 Talisman, None

WKU Administration Documents

1956 Talisman yearbook, 50th anniversary yearbook.

Introduction

• Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – Our Golden Year
• Dedication – Spirit of Western
• President / Administration / Faculty / Staff
• 25 Years of Service Plaque

Book 1 Yesterday

• Fifty Years at Western State
• Kentucky Legislature of 1906
• Governors of Kentucky Since 1906
• Superintendents of Education Since 1906
• Regents Since 1906
• Deans of Western Since 1906
• Registrars of Western Since 1906
• Oldest Buildings on the Hill – Van Meter, Home Management, Diddle Dorm
• Longest in Service at Western – Arndt Stickles
• Mary Bradley / H.L. Donovan / Flora Stallard
• Honor Graduates
• First Mountain Laurel …

Ua37/11 Let Them Build Their Own Tents, James Cornette

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Speech delivered by James Cornette at WKU's 1956 graduation.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 14-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Sagabiel, Jack. 190 Will Receive Degrees Friday
• Seniors Present Memorial – Paul Garrett Portrait
• Students, School Groups Honored on Awards Day
• Luncheon Slated for 1 PM Friday – WKU 50^th Anniversary
• H.B. Gray, Part Time Western Instructor Dies
• Dr. H.L. Stephens Speaks at Iva Scott Banquet
• Let’s Go Swimming
• A Graduation Question – editorial
• A Great Loss to Western – H.B. Gray …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 13-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Western Commencement Exercises Scheduled May 31
• Spradlyn, Betty. Herald Reporter Reviews ’56 Graduation Activities
• George Grise’s New Book Just Released
• Awards Day Slated for Wednesday
• Alumni Luncheon Slated May 31
• Western Will Stay on Central Standard Time
• Navy Procurement Officers Visit Campus
• Five Western Coeds Injured in Auto Wreck
• 3000 Attend Senior Day at Western
• A Memorable Day Pleasantly Revived – High School …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 12-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Thornberry, Ronald. Western Plays Host to State Music Festival Today
• Voice Makes First Public Appearance
• High School Senior Day Slated for Next Friday
• Western Students Go to Europe This Summer
• Choir Presents Concert Sunday
• Coed Wins Grand National – Elizabeth McWhorter
• Jean Reid-Smith Speaks at Art Club Banquet
• Over 600 Attend Kentucky Education Banquet
• Harold Bradley Speaks at History Club Banquet
• A Time …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 11-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Breakfast Highlights ’56 Kentucky Education Association
• Regional Music Festival Held on Campus Today
• Western Allotted $1,192,235 in New Budget Bill
• Sagabiel, Jack. Neill Owen to Play for Talisman Ball April 20
• Joseph Running Heard in Recital
• Governor Appoints New Regents – W.R. McCormack & Robert Spragens
• Senior Memorial Committee at Work
• New Parking Lot Under Construction
• April 12 Deadline for Writing Contest
• Davis, …

Ua68/6/2 Voices, Vol. I, No. 2, 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. 32, No. 10-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• New Division of Teacher Training Announced
• College Heights Herald Rated First Place by CSPA
• Band Gives Annual Spring Concert on Sunday
• Markwell, Ronald. Nancy Hightower Wins American Association of University Women Oratorical Contest
• Shirley Grooms Rated as Top Twirler in Kentucky
• Orchestra Heard in Music Festival
• Davis, Tom. Pigskin Preview Slated for Wednesday Night
• Sunrise Service Will be Held Easter Morning
• Talisman Ball …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 9-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Dr. George Wells Dies February 25
• Dates Set for Speech Contest
• Harry Gray & Ann Meredith Head Talisman Staff
• Play Presented March 14-15
• $78,760 Alloted for New Heating-Plant Facilities
• Theodore McCully Speaks in Chapel March 14
• Captain W.V.Hansen Visits Campus Tuesday
• Forest Able is Named Topper’s Most Valuable Player
• Dr. Bert Smith is Ill
• Western Writers Club Holds Creative Writing Class
• Toppers Upset …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 8-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• College Will Play Host to Drama Festival Tomorrow
• Of Thee I Sing Will be Presented by Western Players on March 14-15
• Debaters Enter Hoosier Tournament
• President Kelly Thompson on Judging Panel
• Cherry Statue Painted by Vandals
• Harvey Gardiner Speaks in Chapel February 22
• Art Contest
• Carlos Embry’s Book Released Today
• President Kelly Thompson & Faculty Attend Teacher Education Meeting
• Painting Called Revolting Vandalism …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 7-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• New Student Advisory Council Organized
• Mrs. Sarah Grahm Joines Library Staff
• Casting for New Play Completed – Western Players
• Industrial Arts Seniors Will be Honored
• Faculty Honors President Kelly Thompson at Banquet
• Colburn Stuart Appointed Advertising Manager
• Calendar Printed
• Robert Siddens Named Field Representative
• Ray Rodgers Joins Western Trade School Staff
• Joseph Running Featured in Orchestra Concert
• Alvin McPherson Gives 186 Warnings – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 32, No. 6-Z284, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Library Notes
• Faculty Notes
• Musical Notes
• Weddings & Engagements
• Religious News

Articles in this issue:

• Air ROTC Discontinued at Western
• Forty Six Will Receive Degrees January 26
• Library Expansion Plans Announced by President Kelly Thompson
• New Clothes Presented January 19, 20, 21 – Western Players
• Margaret Pickens Chosen Mountain Laurel Representative
• New Literature Course Offered
• Joe Creason Speaks at Chapel
• We Congratulate – editorial
• Black Christmas – editorial
• AROTC Elects Honor Cadets & Company
• Eleventh Bird Census Completed …

Ua1b3/3 Meeting Minutes, Wku Athletic Committee

WKU Administration Documents

Meeting minutes, correspondence and clippings associated with an emergency session of the WKU Athletic Committee regarding the rivalry with Murray State University that resulted in several items being defaced with paint and items removed from WKU's campus. There are also documents related to the Red Barn and pep bands. Includes:

• Meeting minutes 1/12/1956
• Letter L.T. Smith to Kelly Thompson 1/13/1956 re: rivalry with Murray
• Letter L.T. Smith to Kelly Thompson 1/14/1956 re: rivalry with Murray
• Letter Kelly Thompson to Ralph Woods, 1/14/1956 re: vandalism
• Letter Kelly Thompson to Elmus Beale, 1/31/1956 re: editorial
• Letter Elmus Beale to Kelly Thompson, 1/26/1956 …

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1955-1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1955-1956 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding field trips and activities of members.

• The Male Animal, 1955
• Long Voyage Home, 1955
• The Emperor's New Clothes, 1956
• Of Thee I Sing, 1956
• Medea, 1956

Ua94/5/6 Lucian Flora Scrapbook - Part 1, Lucian Flora

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

First half of World War II scrapbook compiled by Lucian Flora of Smiths Grove, Kentucky. He attended Bowling Green Business University from 1938 to 1940. This scrapbook contains materials regarding the campaigns through North Africa and Italy. Also included are items related to his life in Affinity, WV prior to the war. There are post cards and photographs of Columbus, Ohio; Washington, DC; Baltimore, Maryland; Alexandria, Virginia; and Ireland.

See second half of the scrapbook here.

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956 summer season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Three for Tonight
• The Silver Cord
• Jubilee
• Mary of Scotland

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise documenting her high school activities for 1955-1956. Includes clippings regarding her participation in music, drama and speech festivals and competitions.

1956 Ray Family Papers, Department Of Library Special Collections

Ray Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Ua68/17/2 Summer Players Scrapbook 1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956 summer theater season. Includes souvenirs from field trips and campus activities.

• Three for Tonight
• The Silver Cord
• Jubilee

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1955-1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1955-1956 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team and clippings regarding Russell Miller.

• The Male Animal, 1955
• Long Voyage Home, 1955
• The Emperor's New Clothes, 1956
• Of Thee I Sing, 1956
• Medea, 1956