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Oral History Interview: Josephine R. Gorby, Josephine R. Gorby

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

Josephine Gorby was born on February 24, 1908. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in Wimmer, McDowell County, WV. In 1931 she began teaching in Lawrence County, OH. Mrs. Gorby’s interview focuses on growing up on a farm near Proctorville, OH, her experiences as an educator, her family’s experience during World War I, and the 1937 flood of the Ohio River and its tributaries. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Gorby discusses the impact of the 1937 flood on the school house in Athalia, OH. During her interview, she also focuses on the construction and use of …

Trail Blazer - Volume 46, Number 1, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on July 2, 1974.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 2, Number 7, 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.

The Colonelette (July 1974), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

White County Heritage 1974 No. 3, White County Historical Society

White County Heritage Journal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

In Memoriam: Mrs. Inez Bishop by Ellen Key
An Excursion by W.E. Wisdom
The Roderick Family by Mrs. Carthel Wyatt
From the Museum Shelf by Ellen Key
Gas Ordinance Passed by Council by White Co. Citizen
History of Trinity Episcopal Church by Robert L. Luckett
White County Census, 1840 by Mrs. Leister E. Presley
Searcy Cook Book
Elledge Family Notes by E.H. Brown

The Octofoil, July/August 1974, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

Metcalfe County - Bicentennial Edition, Edmonton Herald News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Edmonton Herald News about the history of Metcalfe County, Kentucky published on June 30, 1974.

Barren County - Bicentennial Edition, Glasgow Daily Times

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Glasgow Daily Times about the history of Barren County published on June 28 1974

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU Campus Newspaper Reporting Campus, Athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky News. This issue contains articles:

• Western Submits Report on Recruiting Violation to Ohio Valley Conference,NCAA Officials
• MacDonald, Margaret. WKU Seeks Okay for Tuition Proposal
• Journalists Earn Workshop Honors
• Greg McKinney Joins Regents in WKU Budget Approval
• Tritschlee, Elaine. Students Feel Pinch
• Ashcraft, Betsy & Cindi Dziezak. Construction Falling Behind Schedule – Cherry Hall, Environmental Science & Technology Hall
• Enrollment Drops
• Wilcoxson, Kirby. John Scarborough and Thomas Madron: Personalities in Contrast
• Knight, Sherri. Junior Scholars Sneak a Preview
• Herde, Mary. Super Snoops Seek Some Scoops
• Burrell, Nancy. Folk Musicians Schedule Showings …

1974-06-27 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on June 27, 1974.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 100, Tuesday, June 25, 1974, [Number: 5], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

1974-06-20 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on June 20, 1974.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 100, Tuesday, June 18, 1974, [Number: 4], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Trail Blazer - Volume 45, Number 30, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on June 18, 1974. This issue of the Trail Blazer has a misprinted volume number, leading to a false gap in this database.

Minutes: Meeting Of The Board Of Directors Wrcc, Women's Rape Crisis Center

National Organization for Women, Jacksonville, Florida, and Jacksonville Women's Movement Collection

Minutes taken at Women's Rape Crisis Center Board meeting, June 16, 1974. Major local projects: Founding of Women's Rape Crisis Center.

Adair County Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Columbia Statesman about the history of Adair County published on June 15 1974.

Adair County - Columbia Statesman Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

The bicentennial edition of the Columbia Statesman published on June 15, 1974 describing the history of Adair County, Kentucky.

Oral History Interview: William Allen Cross, William Allen Cross

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

In his interview, William Allen Cross discusses Prohibition and bootlegging in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Cross was a theater manager for the Keith Albee Theater (referred to as the State Theater) in Huntington, WV. Although he did not make moonshine, he was a buyer during Prohibition. He discusses how bootleggers sold their whiskey and provides locations for stills. Mr. Cross also focuses on how to make moonshine, whiskey, and wine. He reminiscences about “the Strip” between 10^th and 11^th Streets in Huntington, WV, that served from 1925-1945 as a red-light, gambling, and bootlegging district. In the audio clip …

1974-06-13 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on June 13, 1974.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 100, Tuesday, June 11, 1974, [Number: 3], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Preamble To The Declaration Of Continuing Independence, International Indian Treaty Council

American Indian Movement and Activism

This typed page, dated June 8, 1974, contains the preamble to the Declaration of Continuing Independence adopted by the first International Indian Treaty Council held at the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. Organized by the American Indian Movement, the conference represented ninety-seven tribes.

1974-06-06 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on June 6, 1974.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 100, Tuesday, June 4, 1974, [Number: 2], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[16] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 2, Number 6, 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.

The Colonelette (June 1974), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Nucleus 1974, Newark College Of Engineering

Yearbooks

This is a digitized, downloadable version of the Newark College of Engineering Nucleus.

The Ursinus Weekly, May 30, 1974, Judith James, Ruth Von Kummer, Cathryn Mccarthy, Wendy Barnes, Kathleen Jameson, Richard Whaley, Marilyn Harsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Cindy Cole named valedictorian • Four to receive honorary degrees at commencement • Summer use planned for college facilities • New member added to Phys. Ed. faculty • New Assistant Dean of Women is appointed • New instructor of philosophy named • Two professors receive quarter century awards • Dr. Visser writes history text manual • Dr. Cope elected to Phi Beta Kappa office • Editorial: Money talks?; Farewell • Alumni Corner: The extra-curricular teacher • To the editor: The cracked shell • Goal is near • Change in Lancaster • Focus: "The head on that guy!" • Deferred degrees …

1974-05-30 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on May 30, 1974.

The Independent And Montgomery Transcript, V. 100, Tuesday, May 28, 1974, [Number: 1], The Independent, John Stewart

The Independent and Montgomery Transcript Newspaper, 1952-1984

[14] p. "Accept and Defend the Truth." Newspaper published in Collegeville, Pa. Weekly. Contains local, county, state and national news, editorials, letters, classified and local business advertisements.

1974-05-23 Morehead News, Morehead News (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead News Archive

Morehead News published on May 23, 1974.