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Ua1b2/1 Community Relations Powerpoint Presentation, Ali Wright, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation regarding research methodology, sources and findings regarding WKU and its relationship with the Bowling Green community. Includes information regarding the African-American community, Jonesville.

Ua1b2/1 Former Wku Buildings, Unknown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

List of WKU buildings that no longer exist giving date built, brief description, date razed and a list of sources.

Ua1b2/1 Greek Societies, Unknown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Brief history of fraternities and sororities at WKU with references.

Ua1b2/1 Big Red's Buddies, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation regarding the history of WKU athletics, research methodologies and sources used.

Ua1b2/1 Alcohol Abuse At Wku, Unknown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Brief overview of the impact of alcohol on the WKU student body with a list of sources.

Ua1b2/1 The Geographical History Of Western Kentucky University, Ali Wright, Kim Tharpe

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Powerpoint presentation regarding the geographical layout of WKU, changes in landscape plans, buildings and landmarks.

Ua1b2/1 Clearance Jeanette Interview, Riley Jones

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Paper describing research process and preparation for oral history interview with Clearance Jeanette.

Ua1b2/1 Ogden College 1877-1966 History In Brief, Daniel Lee Starnes

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief history of Ogden College which includes a timeline of events, history, images and overview of research process.

Ua1b2/1 The Pleasant J. Potter College, Stephen Gibson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

History of Potter College women's college which predated WKU.

Ua1b2/1 Integration At Western Kentucky University, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the integration process at WKU, includes some newspaper clippings and primary source materials.

Ua1b2/1 A History Of Western Kentucky University: Inspired By Oral Accounts, Lydia Kullman

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Overview of WKU as told through oral history interviews with Gary Ransdell, Anna Cook, Betty Cook, Dero Downing and many others housed in WKU Archives. Includes notes taken while listening to oral history tapes.

Ua1b2/1 The Jonesville Controversy, Ali Wright

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Overview of the history of the African-American community, Jonesville and its demise through urban renewal in the 1960s.

Ua94/6/1 Cook Twins Oral History, Sue Lynn Mcdaniel

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

An interview with Anna Jo Cook Pickens and Betty Jo Cook Gibson, Class of 1948 conducted by Sue Lynn McDaniel. The Cook Twins were recruited by E.A. Diddle as WKU cheerleaders in 1941.

Ua94/6/1/5 Boyce & Amelia Tate Interview, Boyce Tate, Amelia Tate, Sue Mcdaniel

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Interview of Boyce and Amelia Tate members of the class of 1950. Boyce Denton Tate native of Hardinsburg, KY graduated from WKU in 1950 and joined the faculty at WKU in 1965 as an assistant professor of math. In 1967 he was named Director of Engineering Technology. He married Amelia Meador while attending WKU.

Ua94/6/1 Scrapbook, Anna Jo Cook, Betty Jo Cook

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Photo scrapbook created by twins Anna Jo Cook Pickens and Betty Jo Cook Gibson. They were recruited as cheerleaders by E.A. Diddle in 1944. Items date from 1941 through 1996.

Clippings:

• Is Betrothed - Betty Jo Cook
• Starting Lineup for the Hilltoppers
• Cook Twins Praised Highly for Cheering
• Harmony & Rhythm
• Cook Twins to Tour with Western Quintet
• Western Whooper-Uppers
• McNerney, Jerry. Cook Twins Wow 'Em
• Pennington, Penny. Strictly Personal
• Friday Nighter's Cup Goes to Cook Twins
• Production Credit Association Annual Stockholders Meeting Set for Saturday
• Okay, Bring on the Twins, Is Reply for All-Star Game
• Knott, Larry. Western to …

Ua94/6/1/4 George Shannon Interview, George Shannon

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Interview of George Shannon, WKU Class of 1974, author of children's books and storyteller regarding his books and visit to WKU in 1990.

Ua94/6/1 1987-1988 Athletic Scrapbook, Linda Johnson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Athletic scrapbook created by Linda Johnson.

• Branch, Bruce. Terri Mann’s World: Lady Toppers Rout University of Kentucky 80-56, LCJ, nd
• Branch, Bruce. Western Surprises University of Alabama-Birmingham for 53-50 Win, LCJ, nd
• Clemons, J.C. Brett McNeal Helps Western Race to 109-93 Win, PCDN, nd
• Hoppes, Lynn & Todd Turner. Colonels Wreck Tops’ First Playoff Game in 12 Years, np, nd
• Key, Julius. Arrival of Terri Mann Marks Change of Era, np, nd
• Lady Toppers vs. Soviet Union National Team, 11/8/1987
• Maranto, Gina. This Terri Mann Has a Mission, np, nd
• Mathis, Mark. Baby Moses Is Growing Up – Terri Mann, …

Ua94/6/1 1986-1987 Athletic Scrapbook, Linda Johnson

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Athletics scrapbook created by Linda Johnson:

• 1985-86 Lady Toppers
• 1985-86 Men’s Basketball Team
• 1986-87 All-Sun Belt Conference, np, nd
• 1987 Coach & Player of the Year – Murray Arnold, Tellis Frank, np, nd
• Abell, Gene. Western Joins University of Kentucky, University of Louisville & Indiana University on Successful Team Lis, np, nd
• Becker, Debbie. Western Kentucky Seeks Replay of Miracle, USA Today, nd
• Big Apple Next for WKU, np, nd
• Bozich, Rick. Three-Pointer Changes Game, np, nd
• Branch, Bruce. Western Dunks South Alabama 85-70 as Tellis Frank, Kannard Johnson Slam, np, nd
• Brown, Russ. Western Makes the Grade, But University …

Ua94/6/1 Folklore 566: Oral History Materials & Methods, Makiuti Tongia

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Oral history assignment completed by Makiuti Tongia.

• 30 minute transcript of interview with Robert Wurster on the history of the WKU International Students' Office
• Summary of Wurster interview part 2
• Index of whole interview content
• Interpretative essay

Ua94/6/1 Professor Franz Joseph Strahm, Arthur White Jr.

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Term paper written by Arthur White for American Music class profiling Franz Strahm, early WKU music professor. Introduction:

The School of Music was established in 1909 as part of the Normal School. The following year, 1910, is a most important year in the musical growth of Bowling Green. It was at this time that Franz Joseph Strahm was appointed Dean of this School of Music. The following year, Professor Strahm organized the Oratorio Society.

Ua94/6/1 Teresa Condit Scrapbook, Teresa Condit

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook regarding WKU womens' basketball team compiled by Teresa Condit.

Ua94/6/3 Expatriate, Bruce Tucker

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Underground newspaper published by Bruce Tucker. Articles included:

• Conversation - Dick Gregory
• Louie B. Nunn on Drugs
• Thoughts on the Speaker Policy
• Charles Keown Regales Congress of Associated Students on Hours
• Watch Associated Students Ego Trippers on Constitution Vote
• Swell Homecoming Planned Next Year
• Way Out Speakers Coming to Hill
• Associated Student Congress Met Recently
• Kent State Report: God Bless the Guard
• Parking Problems are a Problem
• Where's Bill Anderson?
• Column Writing Can Be Dangerous Game
• Margot Fonteyn Mediocre; Former Commie
• New Books We Are High On
• Freshman DIgs Suds but Misses Car
• Different Clubs Do Many Different Things

Ua94/6/1 Correspondence, Western Vietnam Moratorium Committee

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Open letters to the faculty and staff of Western Kentucky University regarding the Vietnam Moratorium staged at WKU on October 15, 1969. Includes Student Call for a Vietnam Moratorium and schedule for the Give Peace a Chance Rally.

Ua94/6/1 Gemini 15 Invitational Travel Orders, U.S. Army

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Letter regarding travel provided by the U.S. Army for the Gemini 15 European tour January 15 through March 22, 1968. Includes a list of Gemini 15 members who participated on the tour.

Ua94/6/1 Gemini 14 Uso Show, Nancy Cron, United Service Organizations

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Press kit created by the USO to promote Gemini 14. Includes photo of the band, list of members, set list and biographical sketches of members.

Ua68/17/4 Caricature Of Russell Miller, Mason Ploch

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Caricature of Russell Miller by Mason Ploch during production of Bye Bye Birdie. Ploch signed his work on the back:

Dr. Miller,

Thought you might like to have the "artist's proof." "Break a leg" on "Birdie," I know it will be great!

Mace

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.

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.

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.

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding her high school activities in 1954-1955. Includes clippings, programs, correspondence and photographs regarding music, debate, singing and acting festivals and competitions. Of interest is a letter to Mary from Cecile B. DeMille requesting her to be in a Broadway play.