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Gospel Reaching Out Volume 3, Number 1, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

Lincoln County - Bicentennial Edition, Interior Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of the Interior Journal about the history of Lincoln County, Kentucky published in 1975

Carroll County - Historic Carroll County, Carroll County Chamber Of Commerce, Mary Masterson

County Histories of Kentucky

A brief history of Carroll County, Kentucky published by the Carroll County Historical Society.

Know Your Schools, Rowan County (Kentucky) Schools.

Rowan County Histories Collection

A 1974 report of the Rowan County Public School System of Kentucky describing each K-12 school in Rowan County.

Members Of The Gov James T. Morehead Chapter Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution, Rowan County Historical Society, Alice P. Reynolds

Rowan County Histories Collection

Members of the Gov. James T. Morehead Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution complied by Mrs. Alice P. Reynolds in 1975. Collection includes all members, their ancestor, and a pamphlet.

Parnell And Elizabeth Martindale, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

Photographs and two newspaper articles regarding the passing of Parnell (1909-1975) and Elizabeth Martindale (1912-2000).

0093: Wallace Garfield Hayner Papers, 1933-1973, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Huntington, W. Va. insurance agent; papers consist of his correspondence and personal papers. Included are a manuscript of a history of West Virginia compiled from secondary sources and oral tradition, personal reminiscences of `Devil Anse' Hatfield, poetry, and personal papers.

0117: Neal Family Papers, 1864-1957, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Papers include diaries of Dr. Will Neal, Huntington, West Virginia, physician and member of Congress; diaries describe teaching school in Kentucky and Ohio in the 1890's, and life in Rome Township, Lawrence County, Ohio. Scrapbooks describing the career of Richard Nixon comprise the bulk of the collection.

0118: Jane Adams Dingess Papers, 1906-1976, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Huntington, West Virginia, clubwoman and educator. Papers consist primarily of scrapbooks of school days at Huntington High School, West Virginia University, and Washington and Lee University; also included are resource materials related to conservation and social studies and items concerning the Junior League, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and garden club activities. Photographs of Italy in WWI, papers from the Marshall University plan crash in 1970, extensive newspaper clippings from circ WWII and conservation resource material.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Jane Adams Dingess Collection, 1906-1976 here.

0099: Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Collection, 1880-1973, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

The Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Vertical Files consist of a variety of topics related to the Huntington, Ohio, and Kentucky regions of the United States. The collection covers the time period from the 1880s to the time of the Cabell-Wayne Historical Society's closure in 1974. The boxes were arranged in alphabetical order based on topic.

The bulk of the vertical file collection relates to activities, events, buildings, and personalities of the Cabell County, West Virginia tri-state area of southwestern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. The collection includes material related to the Civil War, railroads and transportation in West Virginia, …

Ohio County - Centennial Edition, Ohio County News

County Histories of Kentucky

Centennial edition of Ohio County News about the history of Ohio County, Kentucky published on December 26 1974.

1974-12-26 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 26, 1974.

1974-12-19 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 19, 1974.

1974-12-12 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 12, 1974.

1974-12-05 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on December 5, 1974.

Luke Pryor Blackburn: The Good Samaritan, Nancy Baird

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Luke Pryor Blackburn, Kentucky’s only physician governor, is one of the forgotten public health figures of the 19^th century. As health officer of Natchez in the 1850s he instituted the first effective quarantine used in the Mississippi Valley and became a strong advocate of its use as a preventive measure in the control of yellow fever. During his lifetime Blackburn also became well known for his unselfish aid to communities stricken with the disease.

In March 1878 announced his candidacy for governor of his native state. Local politicians scoffed at his chances for election, but his actions during the …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 2, Number 12, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

1974-11-28 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 28, 1974.

1974-11-21 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 21, 1974.

1974-11-14 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 14, 1974.

1974-11-07 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on November 7, 1974.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 2, Number 11, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

1974-10-31 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on October 31, 1974.

1974-10-24 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on October 24, 1974.

1974-10-17 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on October 17, 1974.

1974-10-10 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on October 10, 1974.

1974-10-03 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on October 3, 1974.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 2, Number 10, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

1974-09-26 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on September 26, 1974.

1974-09-19 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on September 19, 1974.