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Pack, Larry J., 1932-2023 (Sc 2670), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2670. Biographical data relating to Larry J. Pack, a native of Allen County, Kentucky. Includes birth and military certificates, diplomas, an oral history interview about Pack’s military service, and photos of Pack while in the Army and in his dental office. Also includes genealogical data, primarily in .ftw files on a USB flash drive.

Self, Hazel Ruth, B. 1918 (Sc 660), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 660. Certificate issued to Hazel Self, Bowling Green, Kentucky, for passing an examination on “Alcohol in Experience and Experiment” given by the Young People’s Branch of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Bowling Green Female College - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 661), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 661. Certificates of proficiency in various subjects awarded to Mattie and Kate Sumpter, Bowling Green, Kentucky, by the Bowling Green Female College and signed by its president, George M. Edgar.

Shearer, Guy Cooper, 1909-1982 (Sc 2669), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2669. Speech titled “Long Runs’ Pioneer Heritage” written and delivered by Guy C. Shearer at the Long Run Historical Cemetery on 28 June 1966. Speech discusses pioneer life in the Long Run area of Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Burgess, Sarah Edward, 1876-1924 - Letters To (Sc 2667), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2667. Letters to Sarah “Sally” Burgess, addressed to her in Davis (Scott County), Kentucky, Georgetown, Kentucky, and Newton, Illinois. Young men extend invitations, a niece writes of her social activities, and her sister Ella invites her to a “cantata” in Georgetownand describes her clothing needs. Another friend writes of social activities, including attendance at “negro minstrel”

shows, for which she was “ashamed.”

Shirley, W. E. (Mrs.) (Sc 2671), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2671. Paper written by Mrs. W.E. Shirley titled “Political Material in Kentucky Prior to 1835” in which she chronicles the early political history of Kentucky prior to 1835.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Crumbie, Trey. P is for Priest – Michael Williams, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Center
• Marnon, Christian. Gift of $120,000 to WKU Expected to Benefit Geology Department – Richard Reynolds
• Burton, Kristina. WKU Improv Group Still Bringing the Laughs – Happy Gas, Theatre & Dance
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU & ALIVE Center Offer Scholarship that Incorporates Community Service
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon Media Banned from Football Clubhouse
• Shut Out: Football Program Bars Media Access to National Signing Day Banquet
• Stukenborg, Sarah. Safe Rides Program Continues This Semester – Student Government …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra - Signing Day 2013, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Aulbach, Lucas. New Kids in Town – Football
• Stephens, Brad. Jeff Brohm, Bobby Petrino Give WKU Louisville Foothold
• Stephens, Brad. Bobby Petrino’s System the Right Fit for Aaron Jackson
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Recruit Another Quarterback to Compete for Starting Job – Todd Porter
• Beranek, Laura. WKU Coaching Staff Took Advantage of Louisville Roots in 2013 Recruitment

Cherry, James Preston, 1896-1961 (Sc 659), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 659. Report cards for second and third grade of James Preston Cherry, issued by Bowling Green Public Schools, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Helm, Harold Holmes, 1900-1985 (Sc 658), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 658. Certificate of attendance awarded by Auburn Seminary, Auburn, Kentucky, to Harold Holmes Helm for not being absent or tardy during the quarter ending 4 June 1909.

Crabb, Opal Cline, 1905-1995 (Sc 2668), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2688. “Henry Skeggs, Longhunter, and the Captain Cader Edwards Family, 1765-1820,” a book by Opal Cline Crabb (unpublished, 87 pp., copyright 1979).

Robinson, Mollie B., B. 1860 (Sc 656), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan of diploma (click on "Additional Files") for Manuscripts Small Collection 656. Mistress of Science diploma conferred upon Mollie B. Robinson by Cedar Bluff Female College, Woodburn, Kentucky. Mollie was the niece of the college's president, William F. Whitesides.

Self, Sarah Elizabeth, B. 1915 (Sc 657), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 657. Report card issued by Bowling Green High School to Sarah Elizabeth Self, daughter of Ada (Mrs. J. Presley) Self.

Larue County, Kentucky - Court Records (Sc 2666), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2666. Deposition of Amos Rhodes, given at Brownsville, Kentucky, 25 September 1852, in connection with Henry Carlyle and William M. Gilkey v. Philip P. Phillips and Josiah Phillips, acase pending before the Circuit Court, LaRue County, Kentucky. The case involved a dispute over title to land in Hardin County, Kentucky that Rhodes had deeded to Philip P. Phillips.

Spiller, Cora Jane (Morningstar), 1928-2020 - Collector (Sc 2662), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2662. Miscellaneous correspondence and papers of Cora Jane (Morningstar) Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Included are letters to her and family members. A letter from retired dentist X. Elwood Sanders provides personal reminiscences, and another letter includes photos of Ford’s Farm Cave.

Duncan, Joseph Dillard, 1814-1905 (Sc 881), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 881. Letter, 11 October 1837, written by Joseph Dillard Duncan, Clinton, Louisiana, to James M. Covington, Bowling Green, Kentucky, discussing horse trading and an attempted hanging.

Gee, John Sanford, 1777-1853 (Sc 880), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 880. Letter, 29 September 1812, written by John and Susannah Gee, Barren County, Kentucky, to uncle John Sanford, Madison County, Kentucky, with news of family members. Included are comments on earthquakes and on War of 1812 volunteers from Barren County.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harrison, Taylor. Hardin County Begins Planning for Upcoming Career Center
• Harrison, Taylor & Quiche Matchen. Back to the Future: Future Headlines Crowded Concert
• Anderson, Anna. Local Church Shares Special Experience with Community – Hillvue Heights Church, Jesus Prom
• Holloway, Kaely. Honors College to Host Intellectual Discussion Salons
• Harrison, Taylor. WKU Glasgow to Celebrate Silver Anniversary with Reception
• Harrison, Taylor. Summer Construction Will Connect Buildings to New Power System – Planning, Design & Construction
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon Hardin County Bug Dressed Up
• Paying It Forward & Getting It Back: …

Thomas, William Guy, 1889-1987 (Sc 838), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 838. Typescript copy of "Biographical Sketch of W. G. Thomas," written by William Guy Thomas about his life growing up in Warren County, Kentucky.

Dunlap, John (Lg 16), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 16. Original land grant, 4 February 1788, by which Edmund Randolph, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, granted John Dunlap and Michael Willegas, assignees of William McWilliams, 98,000 acres in Nelson County, Virginia.

Croghan, William (Lg 17), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 17. Original land grant, 8 December 1821, by which James Monroe, President of the United States of America granted Samuel Fenley, 160 acres in Arkansas.

Funeral Invitations - Russellville, Kentucky (Sc 839), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 839. Original invitations to the funerals of John L. Norton and Reverend Richard Bibb. Also included is a photocopied excerpt from “The Nortons of Russellville, Kentucky: Reminiscences,” by David Morton.

Clifton, John W. (Lg 12), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 12. Original land grant, 25 October 1844, by which Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas, granted John W. Clifton, 1/3 league (1476.1 acres) in Harris County, Texas.

Hollensbe, John (Lg 14), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 14. Original land grant, 3 September 1821, by which James Monroe, President of the United States of America granted John Hollensbe of Ripley County, Indiana, 661.79 acres.

Fenley, Samuel (Lg 13), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 13. Original land grant, 8 December 1821, by which James Monroe, President of the United States of America granted Samuel Fenley, 160 acres in Arkansas.

Oral History Project - History Department - Western Kentucky University (Mss 411), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 411. Interviews with Kentuckians conducted by students in American and Kentucky history classes at Western Kentucky University. Typical subjects discussed include childhood, rural life, the Great Depression, civil rights, military service, education and work. Most interviews include a summary paper, transcript (complete or partial) and audiocassette.

Edmunds Family Papers (Mss 443), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 443. Correspondence, deeds, legal and other personal papers of the Edmunds family of North Carolina and Caldwell County, Kentucky. Includes genealogical data and papers of associated families, primarily the Cameron family of North Carolina.

Clothing (Sc 841), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 841. Letter from "Annie D." of Hardinsburg, [Kentucky?] to "Ell" [of Kansas?], 24 November 1861. Discusses sending calico fabric and a dress pattern by express and includes a fabric sample.

Lyne, John (Lg 8), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 6. Original land grant, 29 December 1786, by which Edmund Randolph, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, granted John Lyne 300 acres.

Seay Family Letters (Sc 653), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 653. Photocopies of correspondence of the Seay family of Rockport, Indiana, which concerns freighting on the Mississippi River and Civil War activities in Missouri and Kansas. Includes a Civil War soldier’s letter written from Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee one month after the Battle of Shiloh (Click on "Additional Files" below).