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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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

Richards, Beatrice (Lightfoot), 1900-1989 (Sc 768), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 768. Copies of weaving drafts (11 items), with one bearing the above date. Beatrice Richards collected the drafts from her roommate’s family (the Detons) while a student at Berea College. The drafts are believed to be of Scottish origin and to have been brought to the Glasgow- Edmonton area of Kentucky when the family migrated from North Carolina. The drafts bear the names Double Bow Knot, Flower of the Mountain, the Honey Comb and Nine Dimons, Tennessee Trouble, Union Cross Roads, and World's Wonder.

Southern College Of Kentucky - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 780), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 780. Letter, 8 September 1825, of Henry Grider and A. W. Graham, Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Governor Joseph Desha, requesting his assistance in funding the Southern College of Kentucky, which had been operating for three years in Bowling Green. Also included are photocopies of a (Bowling Green) Times-Journal article, 21 July 1937, concerning the educational history of Bowling Green and a 1969 paper by Ward C. Sumpter titled “Early Schools and Colleges of Warren County.”

American Association Of University Women - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Sc 727), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Mansucripts Small Collection 727. Letters, 1949-52 (14), written to Sibyl Stonecipher, WKU professor, Bowling Green, Kentucky, from a Displaced
Person in Germnay, Aina Raits, whose family was adopted by the Bowling Green Branch. Letters relating the same, 1949, 1976 (2), and photos of Raits’ family (2).

Young, Asher Leon, 1919-1991 (Sc 766), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 766. Letter, 16 November 1984, written by Asher Leon Young, Nashville, Tennessee, to Jane Morningstar, Bowling Green, Kentucky, in response to a book she sent him entitled Architecture of Warren County, Kentucky, 1790-1940. He relates data concerning the Oak Forest Union Church and the Mount Zion Church of Christ of Warren County, Kentucky.

Slocum, Vicki Lynn (Stofer), 1942-2018 (Sc 767), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 767. Vicki L. Slocum’s typed notes compiled while researching the Green River area of Kentucky. She reviewed the steamboat photographs in the Courtney Ellis Collection (MSS 48) with the objective of listing those that had plied the Green River.

Lawson, Alex Roger, 1858-1925 (Sc 758), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 758. Letters (2) from Alex R. Lawson, Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Frank Coleman, Marshall, Texas, about his brother’s business, activities at the State Street Methodist Church, and a military band. Also miscellaneous envelopes and photocopy of Lawson’s obituary.

Titcomb, John M., B. 1814? (Sc 756), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 756. Medical remedies and recipes collected in a small notebook of John M. Titcomb of Baltimore, Maryland.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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Penn, Shadrach, Jr., 1790-1846 (Sc 759), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 759. Oaths taken by Shadrach Penn, Jr., in Russellville, Kentucky, in 1810, when he was an apprentice on the Farmer’s Friend newspaper.

Donaldson, John Brent, 1890-1971 (Sc 757), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 757. Account of J. B. Donaldson, Bowling Green, Kentucky, of the Barren River flood of 1913, the destruction of a freight house and the McMullan and Higgins tavern, and the removal of Charles J. Vanmeter’s coffin from his home due to the flood. Also includes a 1937 newspaper clipping about the flood.

Willian, John Edwin Bruce, 1858-1922 (Sc 765), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 765. Correspondence of John Edwin Bruce Willian, Buffalo, Larue County, and his wife, Ruth (Whitlow) Willian
(Oakland, Warren County) 1910-1920 (18), letters to Ruth Willian, 1904-1914 (6), graduation invitation (1905), valedictory n.d., deposit slips, lumber statement (1915), and menu, 1918.

Crabb, Alfred Leland, 1884-1979 (Sc 762), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 762. Letter, 20 May 1958, written by Alfred Leland Crabb, Nashville, Tennessee, to Eugenia Gerard Paxton, Bowling Green, Kentucky, responding to Mrs. Paxton’s laudatory letter commenting on his book, Peace in Bowling Green. Also poems composed by Crabb for Christmas greetings.

Natcher, William Huston, 1909-1994 (Sc 755), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 755. Letter, 29 May 1965, from U. S. Representative William H. Natcher, Washington, D.C. to Charles M. Stewart, Barren River Development League, regarding a feasibility study of restoring Lock and Dam #4 (Woodbury) on the Green River.

Robinson, Lucille (Tubb), 1896-1981 (Sc 764), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 764. Speech by Lucille Robinson, Bowling Green, Kentucky, entitled, “The History of the Warren County Courthouse.”

Carnes, James E. (Sc 752), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 752. Letters, 1860 and undated, written by J. E. Carnes, a Methodist preacher of Galveston, Texas, to Josie Underwood, Bowling Green, Kentucky, concerning his ideas about Texas and recalling Bowling Green friends of former days; also included is Underwood family genealogical information.

Wilson, Emma Meadow (Allbritten), 1891-1977 (Sc 753), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 753. Letters, 1962-1976 (24), written by Emma (Allbritten) Wilson, Bowling Green and Hazel, Kentucky, to Betty
Hemming, England; booklet and letter, 1976, written by Betty relating how her family met Mr. Wilson in 1935; letter to Betty written by Mr. Wilson, telling of Emma’s death; correspondence, 1977-1978 (5), between Betty and Pat Hodges, Kentucky Library, concerning the collection.

Ua12/2/1 Red, White & Wku - Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

Cook, Elizabeth Charlotte (Mss 403), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 403. Letters written by various male friends, many in military service during World War II, to Elizabeth Charlotte Cook while she was in school at Campbellsville College, Campbellsville, Kentucky and Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Some of the letters are of a courtship nature.

Dunn, Thomas Pearce, B. 1861 (Sc 751), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 751. Letter, 1 May 1914, written by Thomas Pearce Dunn, South Houston, Texas, to his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Pearce, Auburn, Kentucky, relating much information about Texas, especially concerning the land, weather, and fruit growing.

Moss, John Mckenzie, 1868-1929 (Sc 518), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 518. Papers of John McKenzie Moss, lawyer, judge, and politician of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Notice of his contest of election, 3^rd Congressional District, 1900; letters to Moss pertaining chiefly to politics, 1902-1903; letter of Moss to lawyer, 1902.

Simmons, Clayton C. (Sc 2639), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2639. Bound typescript copy of a book compiled by Clayton C. Simmons, titled “An Historical Journey Through Barren County, Kentucky.” Topics of interest include Barren County and Edmonson County family histories and general history about the counties.

Wood, James Willis, 1841-1940 (Sc 750), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 750. Business papers of James Willis Wood, farmer of Dunmor, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, including 49 tax and other receipts, and two land agreements.

Galloway, John Marshall, 1844-1937 (Sc 519), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 519. Business papers of John M. Galloway, lawyer and judge of Bowling Green, Kentucky, which include petition for election to enable county to purchase railroad stock, 1889; 1890 stock certificates and a 1901 deposition related to Warren Deposit Bank; Peter Perkins’ will, 1891; judgeship certificate, 1903; newspaper clippings and photos kept by Mrs. Galloway, 1873-1930.

Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863 (Sc 2638), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2638. Bound typescript copies of letters written by Charles Wilkins Short, Lexington, Kentucky, chiefly to his uncle, William Short, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Topics include the medical practice and his brother-in-law, Dr. Dudley.

Bush, Brenda Ruth, B. 1954 (Sc 2637), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2637. Items relating to the infancy and childhood of Brenda Bush, principally writing and school assignments, and infant data entered into a magazine published by the H. J. Heinz Company. Also includes World War II discharge papers of Brenda’s father and an address book containing contacts he made during the war.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Justice, Maciena. Student Questions Future of Cabaret La Cage – Drag Shows
• McKay, Michael. Senator Rand Paul to Speak at WKU Monday
• Rogers, Shelby. Battle of the Bands Rocks Back to WKU
• Matchen, Quiche. Student Government Association Bill Funds Campus Clean-up
• Kriz, Lindsay. Commercials Continue to Perpetuate Stereotypes, Stale Ideas
• Brownstead, Keaton & Trey Crumbie. Student Face-off: Chinese-American Relations
• Rich, Timothy. China Relations Have Room for Improvement
• Harrison, Taylor. Culture Enhancement Series Begins Monday
• Plunkett, Amber. Sentiment Found in Flannel – Fashion
• Justice, Maciena. F is for Fashion Designer …

Murrey, Loretta (Martin) (Mss 429), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 429. Interviews conducted by Loretta (Martin) Murrey, professor of English at Western Kentucky University, with poet Joy Bale Boone. Includes transcriptions, summaries, and cassette tapes (32). The interviews emphasize biographical information and descriptions of Boone's influence as a poet and literary activist.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Fewer Burglaries, More Alcohol Arrests
• Matchen, Quiche. Panda Express Opens in Garrett Conference Center
• Goodan, Allison. Coaching Legend Reflects on the Past – Bill Powell, Swimming
• Harrison, Taylor. WKU, Farmers Market Get USDA Grant – Local Food for Everyone
• Swanson, Kayla. Student Petitions for Accessible Theater Buildings – Megan Allen
• Harrison, Taylor. Division of Extended Learning & Outreach Restructures Non-credit Offices
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Presidential Election
• Top the Vote; Response to First Presidential Debate Encouraging
• Helton, Anna. Entitlement an Issue in Recent Letter about Honors …