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Rough Creek Baptist Church - Allen County, Kentucky (Mss 125), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 125. Minutes, 1841-1961, of Rough Creek Baptist Church, Allen County, Kentucky. Includes a small amount of minutes from a Maderson School, a Sabbath School or Sunday School, in Allen County. Minutes includes information about church leadership, governance, discipline and activities.

Vaughn Family (Sc 1304), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1304. Barren County, Kentucky land contract, 1894; letter to M.A. Vaughn, Bowling Green, Kentucky, from Governor A.B. Chandler, 1937; and history of Bowling Green Presbyterian Church for 1955 (59p.)

Hope, Bess Leona, 1896-1991 (Mss 126), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 126. Certificates (veterinary license renewals, 1918-1940 and Democratic Party, 1948) of John J. Hope, Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and papers chiefly about Bess Hope's work with Tompkinsville postal service, 1937-1964; and correspondence with Congressman Tim Lee Carter. Collection includes newspaper clippings and photos.

Johnston, Jesse Walter, Sr., 1880-1972 (Sc 1337), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and typescript (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1337. Journal kept by Jesse Walter Johnston, Sr., Sebree, Webster County, Kentucky, concerning the destructive 1937 flood and data about Johnston. He was minister of the First Baptist Church, Sebree from 1929 to 1944.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 20, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 20, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

A Bibliography Of Kentucky Printing History, James D. Birchfield, William J. Marshall

The Kentucky Review

No abstract provided.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 20, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 20, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Morgan, Martha F., B. 1935 (Sc 1303), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1303. Short story (7p.) entitled "Adventure and Romance," written by Martha F. Morgan of Bowling Green, Kentucky concerning a weekend visit with her grandmother Nellie Ada (Jeffords) Fox in Paducah, Kentucky, when Martha was ten years old.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 19, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 19, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Eubank, Mildred Olevia, 1895-1985 (Mss 86), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 86. Genealogical materials collected by Mildred Olevia Eubank, an Allen County, Kentucky native, but long-time resident of Simpson County. Especially noted are the Chiles, Eubank, Harrell, Hunt, Lewis, Page, Potts, Reeder, and Stamps families chiefly in the counties of Allen, Simpson and Warren.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 19, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 19, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Butram, Almon V., 1910-1993 (Mss 109), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 109. Includes correspondence, legal and financial papers of Almon V. Butram, who operated a farm in northern Warren County, Kentucky.

Hooks, Malinda (Cunningham), 1853-1948 (Sc 1440), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1440. "Recollections and Thoughts", 1930, written for her family by Malinda Hooks, Trigg County, Kentucky. She writes of her childhood, family, and the Civil War. Includes her poetry and two unidentified photographs.

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind: Recovering The History Of Cockfighting In Kentucky, Joseph R. Jones

The Kentucky Review

No abstract provided.

"We Have Raffeled For The Elephant & Won!": The Wool Industry At South Union, Kentucky, Donna Parker, Jonathan Jeffrey

The Kentucky Review

No abstract provided.

The Greens Of Falls Of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, Hugh Ridenour

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of writing about the Greens of Falls of Rough is to record the extraordinary lives of three generations of a prominent, but somewhat neglected, Kentucky family that contributed greatly to the history of the Commonwealth. This family’s activities parallel that history in social, economic and political aspects from the state’s inception to the 1960s.

In addition, this thesis should alleviate a pervasive misunderstanding regarding the identity of Willis Green, founder of the Greens of Falls of Rough. Mr. Green, a prominent Kentuckian in his own right, has been confused with another Kentuckian, a Willis Green of Danville. The …

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 4, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

African American Librarians In Kentucky, Reinette F. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Kentucky was the first North American state to establish a free public library exclusively for African Americans. The library, located in Louisville, Kentucky, was managed by Thomas Fountain Blue, the first African American to manage a public library. The establishing of the Colored Library and Thomas Fountain Blue's Apprentice Training Program was the beginning of librarianship and libraries for African Americans in Kentucky.

Manar, Edna Earl, 1887-1972 (Mss 117) - Collector, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans of selected items (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscript Collection 117. Letters and genealogical materials related to the Green and Moore families of Simpson and Warren counties, Kentucky. Also includes research notes about Bowling Green's history. Of special interest is a reminiscence recorded by Manar of a meeting between Jesse James and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Moore of Russellville, Kentucky.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Interview With Yvonne Dodge Regarding Sarah Gertrude Knott (Fa 459), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of an interview with Yvonne Dodge, Princeton, Kentucky, conducted by Michael Ann Williams regarding the life of Sarah Gertrude Knott and her sister Gladys Knott. Dodge discusses the Knott family, but the majority of the interview focuses on Sarah's personal and professional life, including her work with the National Folk Festival.

Ua3/4/8/3 Dero Downing Interview, Dero Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Dero Downing interviewed regarding Wilson Wyatt.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Roemer, Sarah Gentry (Sears), 1868-1943 (Mss 99), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 99. Correspondence of Warren County, Kentucky native, Sarah Gentry (Sears) Roemer. Most of the correspondents are her family members. The collection includes a number of courtship letters and notes (1890-1891) from Charles Roemer, her future husband.

Muhlenberg County Heritage Volume 18, Number 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Muhlenberg County Heritage

“The Muhlenberg County [Kentucky] Heritage” was published four times a year by the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society in Greenville, Kentucky, from 1978 to 2001. The cover title sometimes appears as “The Heritage.” The publication’s purpose was to support the society and to publish information about the genealogy, culture, and history of Muhlenberg County. A separate annual index was printed each year for volumes 1-14. Afterwards, each issue was indexed separately. Generally, the index is to surnames only.

Neel, James Lucellus, 1849-1922 (Mss 108), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 108. Account book of James Lucellus Neel, a physician at Madison Mills, Warren County, Kentucky, which contains accounts of patients, 1874-1878; money and equivalent received, 1884-1891; birth records, 1874-1892 (pp. 308-323); and monthly records of his practice, 1874-1894. Also contains photos, n.d. (7), chiefly of male members of the Neel family.