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0464: Barbour Co., W.Va. Will Abstracts, 1843-1882, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection includes abstracts taken from volume 1.5 of a Barbour County, Virginia (later West Virginia) will book for the dates 1843 to 1882. Fields abstracted include name, residence, death and probate dates, and spouse, sons, and daughters, as well as other names mentioned. Also included is an index of wills found in the book.

0461: Fruth Family Papers, 1616-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection primarily consists of genealogical information about the Fruth family in the form of compiled family records from Germany and American and brief sketch of the history of the family. Other notable materials include copies of the Charleston, West Virginia, “Saucer News”, the “official publication of the saucer and unexplained celestial events research society”, between 1965 and 1968. Also included in the “Campaign material” folder are newspaper clippings and ephemera related to UFOs, Jay Rockefeller’s 1980 WV gubernatorial campaign, other regional campaigns and elections circa 1980, and bumper stickers and clippings related to Bob Fruth’s bid for Sherriff of …

Ex-Dean To Be Morehead Chief Board Of Regents Picks One Of Two Front-Runners, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on November 15, 1986.

Moonlight School Getting Facelift, Deborah J. Powell

Moonlight Schools Collection

Article by Deborah Powell in the Trail Blazer about the original Moonlight School getting a facelift.

Frankfort - Bicentennial Edition, State Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of State Journal about the history of Frankfort, Kentucky published in October 1986.

Now & Then (Volume 03, Issue 03, 1986), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 03, Issue 03, published in 1986. The theme of this issue is Cherokees. This issue outlines the history, traditions, and contemporary life of the Eastern Band within Appalachia. It presents firsthand accounts, historical reflections, and cultural documentation that trace the Cherokee experience from the nineteenth century to the present, including the legacy of removal, adaptation to external pressures, and efforts to preserve language, crafts, and community practices. Attention is given to traditional arts, ceremonial life, storytelling, leadership, and public performance, as well as to the economic and cultural impact of tourism and …

Morehead State Considers Using Sawdust As Fuel, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on September 21, 1986.

Panel To Pick The Finalists For Morehead Presidency, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on August 18, 1986.

Morehead State Declared Owner Of Mobile Homes, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on July 23, 1986

Kentucky Archaeological Site Survey Form, Office Of The State Archaeologist, University Of Kentucky

Indian Head Rock Project

Archaeological Site Survey Form completed by the Office of the State Archaeologist at the University of Kentucky related to the Indian Head Rock on July 2, 1986.

Clyde Davenport - Photograph, Clyde Davenport

Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project Collection

A photograph of Clyde Davenport of Monticello, Kentucky in July of 1986.

Now & Then (Volume 03, Issue 02, 1986), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 03, Issue 02, published in 1986. The theme of this issue is Homecoming '86. This issue engages themes of return, memory, and regional identity within the context of a statewide commemoration of Tennessee's history and traditions. Through writing, interviews, and photography, it presents reflections by Appalachian authors, historians, artists, and performers on separation from the region and the meanings of coming home, including experiences of migration and cultural continuity. Features on East Tennessee State University's heritage and community arts projects further situate personal narratives within institutional and local history. Literary and autobiographical …

Morehead Approves Interim President, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on June 14, 1986.

Annadeen Fraley - Photograph, Annadeen Fraley

Vintage Fiddlers Oral History Project Collection

A photograph of Annadeen Frealey of Rush, Kentucky in June of 1986.

Reinhard 'Didn't Bring Trouble, Won't Take It Away', Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on June 1, 1986.

Herb Reinhard Takes Position In Maryland Controversial Morehead State Chief To Be President Of Frostburg College, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on April 22, 1986.

Morehead, Ex-Nku Head Discuss Post Regents Interview A.D. Albright As Possible Interim President, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on April 20, 1986.

Look To Future, Collins Urges Morehead In Speech, Governor Doesn't Talk Of Recent Turmoil At University, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on April 4, 1986

Morehead's Reinhard To Resign, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on April 1, 1986.

Collins Appoints Five To Morehead Board, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead University on February 5, 1986.

Oral History Interview: Jim Rogers, Jim Rogers

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia Vietnam veterans. In this interview, Dr. Jim Rogers discusses: his education and employment history; a brief section on his military training; a very detailed discussion of his involvement with Vietnam Veterans of America (which is the bulk of the interview); a discussion of Agent Orange; other Vietnam veteran organizations (such as the National League of Families); a brief section on the political situation in the Philippines at the time; a lecture & slide presentation based on his return visits to Vietnam; and other topics.

Ex-Governors To Join Board At Morehead Collins Names Breathitt, Nunn To Fill Vacancies At University, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on January 15, 1986.

Talks On Reinhard's Stalled As Morehead Faces Budget Woes, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

An article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader about Morehead State University on January 9, 1986.

Oral History Interview: Robert Cassell, Robert Cassell

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

At the time of the interview, Robert Cassell was working for the Veterans Administration in Charleston, WV. He discusses his background, his military service, his studies at Marshall University, President of the University Roland Nelson, student activism, newspapers, a book he was writing, and several wars (including ones in colonial times, Korea, and Vietnam).

Oral History Interview: Tom Woodruff, Tom Woodruff

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning the history of Marshall University. This interview deals with : student activism and the Students for a Democratic Society organization at Marshall University; other organizations such as ROTC, United Mine Workers, National Hospital and Health Care Workers, and the Campus Christian Center; the Vietnam War; and a brief section on newspapers.

1986 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 1986.

1986 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Weekly church service programs of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky from 1986.

An Appeal For Racial Justice : The Civic Interest Progressives' Confrontation With Huntington, West Virginia And Marshall University, 1963-1965, Bruce A. Thompson

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

In 1963, the shock waves of the sit-in movement and the growing black unrest throughout the country reached Huntington. This growing discontent with the status quo of segregation and racial discrimination and the impulse from the sit-in movement for direct, non-violent protest combined to mobilize several students at Marshall University who formed the Civic Interest Progressives (CIP), a biracial civil rights group.

Et Cetera, Marshall University

Et Cetera

Founded in 1953, Et Cetera is an annual literary magazine that publishes the creative writing and artwork of Marshall University students and affiliates. Et Cetera is free to the Marshall University community.

Et Cetera welcomes submissions in literary and film criticism, poetry, short stories, drama, all types of creative non-fiction, photography, and art.

Report Of The President Of Morehead State University 1984-86, Reinhard Record

Morehead State College Histories

Report of the President of Morehead State University, 1984-1986.