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Underground Railroad, Department Of Library Special Collections

Research Collections

No abstract provided.

Revised Membership Roll; 1952, Delaware Avenue Baptist Church

Church Record Books

Membership lists

History Of Austin Junior High, Sally Phillips

Student Papers (History)

This seminar paper discusses the history of Austin Junior High School in El Paso, Texas.

Hi-O-Hi 1952, Oberlin College

Hi-O-Hi Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

The Spinster (1952), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (later University)

The Octofoil, January 1952, 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.

Ua37/44 Tidbits Of Kentucky Folklore, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Tidbits of Kentucky Folklore nos. 900-989, 999-1049:

• A Cheerful Liar – 252
• A Mother in Israel – 219
• A Neighborhood Sheik – 215
• A Thin Veneer – 244
• Amen – 109
• Appropriate Food – 99
• Asafetida Bags & Sulfa Drugs – 250
• Awards Day – 278
• Bad Connections – 276
• Ballad Situations – 113
• Becoming a Back Number – 27
• Bells, Bells, Bells – 83
• Blab Schools – 169
• Bottomless Pits – 201
• Burning Off the Woods – 151
• But Not Homer – 47
• By the Highway – 159
• By the Side of the Road – 25
• Calf Rope – …

History Of The Farm Of My Parents, January 1952, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed document detailing the history of the family farm, house and surrounding land of H. Wayne Gruber, dating from 1876 to January 1952. Within, Gruber details the history of ownership of the land, the parts and functions of each area of the house (including Pennsylvania Dutch terminology) and the surrounding outbuildings, sheds and barns as well as the fields and orchards. Gruber also describes repair work and expansions to the house and other buildings over the years.

Dieffenbach On Meat: Addenda, Part I, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "Meat: Addenda", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach covers a variety of topics involving meat, including butchering, family recipes, and various humorous anecdotes from his youth.

Dieffenbach On Horses: Peculiar Habits And Tastes, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

Handwritten manuscript entitled, "Horses: Peculiar Habits and Tastes", by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach details some of the eating habits he's seen horses possess, describing stories of horses who eat eggs, cheese, bread and other items.

Dieffenbach On The Bull, Victor C. Dieffenbach

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A handwritten manuscript entitled, "The Bull", compiled by Victor C. Dieffenbach, dating from circa 1952. Within, Dieffenbach provides two humorous tales involving preachers and cow breeding.

Proposal For The Preparation Of A Book On The Costumes Of The Plain People, Melvin Gingerich

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

This typed paper outlines a proposal for a book on the history of plain costumes worn by Mennonites and other groups primarily in Pennsylvania. It lists the qualifications of the author, Melvin Gingerich, as well as the estimated costs and timeline to produce the work. It provides a description of the proposed book and tentatively outlines its contents.

Planting, Seeding, Or Sowing And Harvesting On My Parent's Farm, In North Heidelberg Township, Berks County Pennsylvania From 1876 To 1893, H. Wayne Gruber

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A typed essay entitled, "Planting, Seeding, or Sowing and Harvesting On My Parent's Farm, In North Heidelberg Township, Berks County Pennsylvania", by H. Wayne Gruber, dating from January 1952. Within, Gruber recalls the agricultural practices his parents practiced in relation to the moon and star signs and details the methods of planting and harvesting corn, potatoes and grain.

1951-12-27 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 27, 1951.

1951-12-20 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 20, 1951.

Hollins Columns (1951 Dec 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Death Takes No Holiday
• Harpist Plays At Gift Service
• Fine Arts Dept. Now Displaying Japanese Prints
• Git the Shotgun, Paw the Pastures Full of Wild Injuns
• Old News and New News = Hollins News
• Music Students Present Recital
• Marine Lieut. Visits Hollins
• Pre-Season Activities Fill Hollins Calendar
• Orchesis Invites Campus to Party
• A Philosopher's View Of Jacques Maritain
• Why Not a Madonna?
• Majority Wants Smoking But,--
• The Columns' Campus Cutie
• Is Sue Peter Mixing A-Bomb
• Neighboring News
• "Puddytat"
• Visiting Viruses Snatch Students
• Orchids and Onions
• The Spirit Stalks
• Snookin' with Snookie
• Career Woman Bernard Speaks On Insurance …

1951-12-13 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 13, 1951.

Tomahawk, December 13, 1951, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 10, 1951, Mary Yost, Ivy Leaman, Josephine Kain, Sally Canan, Lois Crawford, Richard P. Richter, Robert Herber, Jonni Graf, William Lukens, Carolyn Herber, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Bob Odenheimer, Ted Wenner, Ed Klein

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Feulner goes to convention in New York • Supply Store announces 40 percent reductions • Pi Gamma Mu sets initiation banquet for new members • Booster Committee doing art work • "Messiah" concert called credit to Philip's directing ability • Harte and Lukens named '53 year book co-editors • Count to speak at 3rd Forum on January 9 • Y hears lecture on loyalty oath • Students dance at "winter whirl" • Inge Rudloff to speak • Pre-Christmas week of gay events arrives • Curtain Club may give play again • Candlelight Communion planned Thursday night • St. Nick furthers …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 5-Z248, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News
• Campus Crossfire – cartoon
• Looking Around

Articles in this issue:

• Western Players Next Production “The Night of January 16”
• Music Educators Assemble for Vocal Clinic
• Air ROTC Unit is Rated in Upper Third
• Maynard Klein Directs All-State Chorus Concert Tonight
• Registrar Receives More Applications for January Degrees
• Joseph Howard Becomes Senior Sponsor
• Military Ball Features Hal McIntyre
• Why Don’t You? – editorial
• Miss Vivian …

1951-12-06 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on December 6, 1951.

Tomahawk, December 6, 1951, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 3, 1951, Mary Yost, Jean Stewart, Evelyn Scharf, Elsie R. Belz, Richard P. Richter, Robert Herber, Jonni Graf, Joan Higgins, Barbara P. Powell, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Sallie Lumis

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

26 men join frats after rush week • Library used book sale begins today • Chem group lists water program • "Light up the sky" scores hit as first stage offering • "Messiah" features highly-rated soloists • Christmas plans made by WSGA; Lights needed • "Private lives" given as group production by new club members • English Club takes in new members • French Club plans party • Senior ball theme set for Friday • Y panel discusses army conscription • FTA to hear talk on teaching ways • Editorials: A pledge is a pledge; World discusses peace • Bob …

The Octofoil, December 1951, 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.

1951-11-29 Rowan County News, Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

Rowan County News Archive

Rowan County News published on November 29, 1951.

Tomahawk, November 29, 1951, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Campus Comment, November 21, 1951, Bridgewater State Teachers College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Trail Blazer - Volume 22, Number 5, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State Trail Blazer published on November 20, 1951.

The Ursinus Weekly, November 19, 1951, Mary Yost, Joanne Sherr, Richard P. Richter, Jonni Graf, Irene Schweitzer, Richard Kiszonas, Dave Hallstrom, Robert E. Armstrong, Marilyn Engleman, Nelson M. Fellman Jr., Ted Wenner, Bob Odenheimer

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Four soloists for "Messiah" concert named • Fraternities give out bids; Plan parties next week • Student-faculty talents presented for benefit of Campus Chest fund • Kiszonas is new senior class prexy • Red Cross disbands • WSGA hears plans for Student Union • Forum speaker says religious belief implies skeptical aspect • Curtain rises on "Private Lives" act tomorrow night • Nominees listed for '53 yearbook positions • Curtain Club play set for 2-night run • Student tells of conditions in Russia • Senior ball set • Campus Chest campaign reaches half-way mark • Haverford College student panel to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 28, No. 4-Z248, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Regular features include:

• Looking Backward
• Hilltopics
• Mind Your Manners
• Kentucky Building News
• Alumni News
• Book Marks
• Society Page
• Faculty Notes
• Training School Notes
• Club News
• Campus Crossfire – cartoon
• Looking Around

Articles in this issue:

• Honoring the Veep – Alben Barkley
• Toppers Meet Conference Leading Murray Tomorrow
• Western Music Hour Planned
• Garrett Withers Speaks at Founders Chapel
• Fulbright Scholarship Goes to Western Honor Graduate
• Study Conference Being Held
• AFROTC Glee Club is Reorganized
• Fall Concert is Sunday Afternoon – Robert Pearson
• Military Ball Set for December 14
• No Loafers …