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Great Expectations Greet Morehead's New President - Universally Liked In Tennessee Job, He Comes Highly Recommended, Lee Mueller Jan 2005

Great Expectations Greet Morehead's New President - Universally Liked In Tennessee Job, He Comes Highly Recommended, Lee Mueller

Morehead State College Histories

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Vet Village And The G. I. Bill (Draft), Jack D. Ellis Jan 2005

Vet Village And The G. I. Bill (Draft), Jack D. Ellis

Morehead State College Histories

A manuscript written by Jack Ellis on the history of Vet Village and the early post-war years on the Morehead State campus.

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Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 01, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2005

Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 01, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 21, Issue 01, published in 2005. The theme of this issue is the Media and Appalachia. This issue examines how Appalachia has been portrayed by the media and how people within the region respond to and shape those portrayals. Articles explore the tension between stereotypes and reality in literature, journalism, and television, including critiques of "hillbilly" depictions in national media and reflections on the lasting legacy of the War on Poverty. Other pieces highlight journalists, photographers, and commentators who document Appalachian communities from within, offering more authentic perspectives on regional life. Through …

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Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 02, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2005

Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 02, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 21, Issue 02, published in 2005. The theme of this issue is Car Racing in Appalachia. This issue explores the deep cultural, historical, and economic roots of car racing in Appalachia, tracing its evolution from moonshine runners' backroad competitions to the global phenomenon of NASCAR. Articles examine the sport's regional origins, the passionate loyalty of its fan base, and the significant economic impact of speedways on surrounding communities. Features also consider racing's connections to education, business, and even religious expression at the track, alongside personal reflections from drivers and fans whose lives …

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Tennessee Educator To Head Msu - Wayne D. Andrews Tapped, Lee Mueller Nov 2004

Tennessee Educator To Head Msu - Wayne D. Andrews Tapped, Lee Mueller

Morehead State College Histories

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2004), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2004

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2004), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2004), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Morehead State To Raise Tuition 14% - In-State Undergrads Will Pay $238 More, Linda Blackford Apr 2004

Morehead State To Raise Tuition 14% - In-State Undergrads Will Pay $238 More, Linda Blackford

Morehead State College Histories

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Eaglin Retirement Coverage Botched, Buckner Hinkle Feb 2004

Eaglin Retirement Coverage Botched, Buckner Hinkle

Morehead State College Histories

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Morehead President Resigns - Search Firm Will Be Hired To Find 13th Leader, Lexington Herald-Leader Jan 2004

Morehead President Resigns - Search Firm Will Be Hired To Find 13th Leader, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

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The Eaglin Era At Morehead State University, 1992-2004: Report Of President Ronald G. Eaglin, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Jan 2004

The Eaglin Era At Morehead State University, 1992-2004: Report Of President Ronald G. Eaglin, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Morehead State College Histories

The final annual report of the administration oof President Ronald G. Morgan published by the Morehead State University in 2004.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2003

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2003), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Now & Then (Volume 20, Issues 02-03, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2003

Now & Then (Volume 20, Issues 02-03, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 20, Issues 02-03, published in 2003. This issue, titled "Tribute to 20 Years," celebrates 20 years of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services. This special double issue commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the Center for Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (CASS) and reflects on the role of Now & Then in presenting a fuller portrait of Appalachian life beyond stereotypes. Through retrospectives on CASS programs, including the Archives of Appalachia, the Reece Museum, the Encyclopedia of Appalachia, and ETSU's Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program, the …

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Now & Then (Volume 20, Issue 01, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2003

Now & Then (Volume 20, Issue 01, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 20, Issue 01, published in 2003. The theme of this issue is Youth of Appalachia. This issue focuses on the experiences, opportunities, and identities of young people in Appalachia. Articles highlight programs that expand educational and creative pathways for Appalachian youth, including college-access initiatives and documentary filmmaking through Appalshop, while also exploring the curiosity, resilience, and imagination that shape life in the mountains. Essays reflect on childhood, mentorship, cultural identity, and the enduring connection many young Appalachians feel to their land and heritage. Together with fiction, poetry, and reviews, the issue portrays …

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0726: Robert A. Grant Papers, 1903-1984, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 2003

0726: Robert A. Grant Papers, 1903-1984, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is principally composed of a diary written by Robert A. Grant while he was a student at Marshall between 1933 and 1938. The diary covers Grant’s life as a student and his work in the Anderson-Newcomb department store. Additional materials include copies of the Parthenon published after the 1970 Marshall plane crash, a copy of the Greenline with Grant’s name in it as a donor, two algebra textbooks from 1903 and 1904, and newspaper clippings about an October 1970 riot in Huntington.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Oct 2002

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 2002), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2002

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2002), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 01, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2002

Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 01, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 19, Issue 01, published in 2002. The theme of this issue is Beyond Our Borders. This issue explores how Appalachia connects with the wider world through global events, migration, and cultural exchange. Articles examine the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in Shanksville, the transatlantic roots of Appalachian families, the emergence of international digital networks linking mountain communities, and cultural contrasts in how poverty is understood in Appalachia and abroad. Essays and creative works further reflect on identity, prejudice, and cultural perception, from immigrant experiences in East Tennessee to debates over Appalachian …

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Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 03, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2002

Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 03, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 19, Issue 03, published in 2002. The theme of this issue is Paying Tribute. This issue focuses on remembrance and honoring those whose lives and work have shaped Appalachian culture, history, and community. Through tributes to influential writers, scholars, athletes, and everyday individuals, the articles and essays explore how memory preserves legacies and keeps the past alive. Contributors reflect on figures ranging from celebrated literary voices to family members and local leaders whose stories embody perseverance, creativity, and cultural stewardship. Accompanied by fiction, poetry, and reviews, the issue emphasizes storytelling as a …

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Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 02, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2002

Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 02, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 19, Issue 02, published in 2002. The theme of this issue is First Person Appalachia. This issue centers on personal narrative and memory as essential ways of preserving Appalachian experience. Through essays recounting encounters with patients, storytellers, family traditions, childhood moments, and creative callings, contributors reflect on how individual lives, whether those of physicians, writers, students, or community members, capture broader truths about identity, hardship, and belonging in the region. Complemented by fiction, poetry, and the 2002 Now & Then Appalachian Poetry Competition, the issue highlights storytelling as a vital means of …

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"Towering Figure" Built Morehead - Educator Also Made His Mark On State Politics And Religion, Jennifer Hewlett Nov 2001

"Towering Figure" Built Morehead - Educator Also Made His Mark On State Politics And Religion, Jennifer Hewlett

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on Morehead State University from November 23, 2001.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Oct 2001

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 2001), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2001

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2001), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 01, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2001

Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 01, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 18, Issue 01, published in 2001. The theme of this issue is Appalachian Rivers, Lakes, & Streams. This issue examines the central role of waterways in Appalachian environmental, economic, and cultural life, addressing both their vulnerability and vitality. Through articles on regional water shortages, aquaculture-based science education, and industrial heritage initiatives such as Southwest Pennsylvania's Rivers of Steel, it highlights tensions between development, resource management, and sustainability. Essays, fiction, poetry, and reviews further reflect on memory, labor, recreation, and loss connected to rivers and streams, presenting water as both a life-sustaining resource …

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Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 02, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2001

Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 02, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 18, Issue 02, published in 2001. The theme of this issue is Always a Love Story: Fiction from the Appalachian Mountains. This issue centers on Appalachian fiction as an expression of love. Love of place, family, memory, and even the tensions that compel departure. Through interviews with contemporary writers, reflections on literary truth-telling in the anthracite region, and award-winning short fiction, it explores how authors resist stereotype while portraying complex attachments to the mountains. Essays, poetry, and reviews further emphasize the enduring emotional landscape of Appalachian storytelling, presenting regional literature as both …

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Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 03, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2001

Now & Then (Volume 18, Issue 03, 2001), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 18, Issue 03, published in 2001. The theme of this issue is Conserving and Developing Appalachia's Natural Resources. This issue examines the ongoing tension between economic development and environmental stewardship in Appalachia's resource-based industries. Through articles on native plant entrepreneurship, federal energy policy, mountaintop removal mining, post-industrial land recovery, and state park systems, it explores competing visions of prosperity, sustainability, and ecological responsibility. Essays, fiction, poetry, and reviews further reflect on personal and collective reckonings with land use, memory, and inheritance, presenting the region's natural landscape as both a source of livelihood …

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2000), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Oct 2000

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2000), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 2000), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2000), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2000

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2000), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2000), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Addendum To The 2000 Self-Study Report, Morehead State University. Sacs Executive Committee. Feb 2000

Addendum To The 2000 Self-Study Report, Morehead State University. Sacs Executive Committee.

Morehead State College Histories

Addendum to the 2000 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Self-Study Report of Morehead State University, published in February of 2000.

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Morehead State University 2000 Self-Study Report, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing. Jan 2000

Morehead State University 2000 Self-Study Report, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State College Histories

2000 self-study of Morehead State University prepared for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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2000 Morehead State University Sacs Report, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis. Jan 2000

2000 Morehead State University Sacs Report, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Morehead State College Histories

Morehead State University, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges, 2000 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Self-Study published by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis at Morehead State University in 2000.

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