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Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 1, No. 5, Western Kentucky University

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Newsletter and course catalog promoting Western Kentucky University. This issue focuses on the patriotic conference and World War I.

Ua3/1/3 Political Scrapbook, Wku President's Office - Cherry

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Scrapbook of political clippings created by the WKU president's office. Page numbers refer to original scrapbook, not pdf.

• A Trumpet Call - 33
• A.O. Stanley Announces for Governorship - 32
• Address, J. Mace. Solving Country Life Problems in Massachusetts, nd - 28
• An Open Letter Denhardt to Hines A Peppery Document - 42
• An Opportunity for the Churches - 6
• Apples for Commercial Purposes - 30
• Are We Forgetting the Farewell Admonitions of the Republic's Founder? - 43
• Asks Stanley to Name Men He Denounces - 51
• Baiting the Railroads - 30
• Beckham Chokes and Swallows - 52
• Beckham Espouses …

Ua3/1/4 Address Accepting Chairmanship Of The State Democratic Convention, Henry Cherry

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Address made by Henry Cherry, president Western Kentucky State Normal School on accepting the permanent chairmanship of the state democratic convention published in the 1915 Democratic Campaign Book.

Ua3/1/7/2 Henry Cherry Political Clippings, Henry Cherry

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Clippings regarding Henry Cherry's candidacy for Kentucky governor in 1915.

Ua3/1/2/1 Letter From Nettie Depp To Henry Cherry, Nettie Depp

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Letter from Nettie Depp to Henry Cherry written April 13, 1914 when Depp was Superintendent of Barren County Schools. She was the first woman elected to any office in Barren County, seven years before woman's suffrage in the United States. She was also the first WKU alum to be elected superintendent of schools. Transcription of letter:

[Note at top] Look on alumni list and change address.

Pres. H.H. Cherry, Bowling Green, Ky.

My dear Mr. Cherry;

Your letter sent to Scottsville has reached me. My prospects for the following year are possibly not as flattering as you would like, but …

Ua25 Lease To Kentucky Board Of Health, Wku Finance & Administration

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Contract between WKU and the Kentucky Board of Health to lease rooms in Recitation Hall for four years.

Ua3/1/2/1 Letter Nettie Depp To Henry Cherry, Nettie Depp

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Letter from Nettie Depp to Henry Cherry from Glasgow, Kentucky, August 20, 1910. Transcript of letter:

Pres. H.H. Cherry, Bowling Green, Ky.

My dear Mr. Cherry,

I have been wating [sic] to know for certain just what I was to do. I go to Scottsville next week. I have charge of the 7th and 8th grades and two higher classes at $65.00 per month. This is not the work I wanted to do nor is it the price I wanted to work for, still I think it the best I can do this year and I shall go and do …

Ua3/1/2/1 Letter Nettie Depp To Henry Cherry, Nettie Depp

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Letter from Nettie Depp to Henry Cherry dated July 28, 1910 from Glasgow, Ky. Transcript of letter:

Pres. H.H. Cherry, Bowling Green, Ky.

My dear sir:

Your letter to hand and I have made the application for the school. I sincerely thank you for all you have done for me and only hope that I may be able in some way to repay you.

I have not been at home long enough to visit any schools but hope to do so soon.

Yours for success

Nettie B. Depp

Ua1b3/7 Oratorical League Committee, Wku Faculty

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Correspondence regarding proposed constitution of the Central Oratorical League consisting of Indiana State University, Eastern Kentucky University and Ohio University. William Craig was appointed a committee of one to study the viability of WKU's participation. Includes program for oratorical contest held May 27, 1910 in Van Meter Hall.

Ua99/1 Scrapbook, Bgbu President's Office

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Scrapbook created by BGBU president J. Lewie Harman of newspaper photographs highlighting Bowling Green and Kentucky businesses, parks, roads, industry, agriculture and pastimes. The scrapbook is not dated.

Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol. Iii, No. 1, Southern Normal School

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Newspaper published by the Southern Normal School to advertise courses, publicize events on campus and keep alumni informed.

• Catalogue Information
• Literary Societies
• Important Suggestions
• Our Platform
• Library
• Our School May Not Suit You
• You Will Be Pleased
• Practical Information
• Teachers’ Department
• Some Advantages of the Teachers’ Course
• Course of Study in Southern Normal School
• Remarks on the Preparatory Course
• Scientific Course
• Classical Course
• Other Features Free
• J.S. Dickey
• Elocution & Oratory
• Conservatory of Music
• A Safe Place for Young Students at School Away from Home – Frisbie Hall
• Class of 1906 (SNS)
• Class of 1906 (BGBU)
• Editorial Notes – Western …

Ua96/1 Southern Educator, Vol.2, No. 4, Southern Normal School

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Quarterly newspaper published by the Southern Normal School to advertise courses, publicize events on campus and keep alumni informed.

• School of Shorthand
• Another Record
• Civil Service Opportunities
• School of Telegraphy
• A Business College
• Can You Beat Them?
• Class of 1906 (BGBU)
• Alumni of Southern Normal School
• To Our Boys & Girls
• Rates of Tuition Bowling Green Business University
• A New & Valuable Feature – Lectures by Businessmen
• Points
• A Rare Opportunity
• The BGBU Man
• Board
• Can I Get a Position?
• Special
• A Strong Address – W.S. Ashby
• The Southern Normal School

Ua96/2 Westview Suburb Lot Auction, Jonathan Gray

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Broadside advertising the sale by auction of lots in the Westview suburb of Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 7, 1904.

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. 1, No. 3, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• Drake, Sallie. History of Bowling Green Part III, 1870-1903
• Payne, Llewellyn. History of Bowling Green
• Payne, Llewellyn. Pleasant J. Potter
• Kuntz, Eugene. I Dreamed of You
• Chronicles of the Class of 1903
• Senior Prophecies – Class of 1903 (PC)
• Class Poem
• Editorial
• YWCA
• Societies
• Exchanges
• College Notes

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. 1, No. 2, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• Claypool, Cary & Celeste Cuthbertson. History of Bowling Green, Part II 1860-1870
• Starr, Aljean. Ode to April
• McNeal, Ethel. Rev. Benjamin Francis Cabell
• Obenchain, Jeanette. Ellen Douglas Cabell
• Warwick, Margaret. Mother Mine
• Editorials
• Exchanges
• College Notes
• Mrs. Benjamin Cabell’s Reception for Mrs. M.E. Shelburne
• Alumnae Notes

Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School

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Newsletter created by the SNS/BGBU National School of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express to promote the school. Includes descriptions of courses, lists of students and alumni and photographs.

Ua98/1 Green & Gold, Vol. 1, No. 1, Potter College For Young Ladies

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Magazine created by and about the students of Potter College. The Green & Gold contains articles, short stories, poetry and news regarding events of the college, students and alumni.

• Greeting
• Crofton, Ruby. History of Bowling Green, Part I
• Warwick, Margaret. Little Pink Dress
• Lawrence, Mary. A Trip to Niagara
• Wise, Florence. Thanksgiving
• Obenchain, Margery. An Autumn Ramble
• Warwick, Margaret. A Medley in Thoughts
• Warwick, Margaret. A Stroll Underground – Caves
• Dotter, Minnie. A Day in San Francisco
• Gorin, Rebecca. The Great Stone Face
• College Notes
• Williams, Mabelle. The Recital
• Wise, Florence. Thanksgiving at Potter
• Piner, Rena. Athletics
• Senior Notes – …

Ua99/9 Sns/Bgbu National School Of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express, Bowling Green Business University, Southern Normal School

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Newsletter created by the SNS/BGBU National School of Telegraphy, Civil Service, Railroading & Express to promote the school. Includes descriptions of courses, lists of students and alumni and photographs.

Ua1a The Illustrated South, Vol. 3, No. 1, The Illustrated South

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Single sheet newspaper printed in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Graduating Class of Potter College at Bowling Green, 1901
• The Girl He Married Secret
• Joseph Reed, President Lawyers' Club
• If You Would Read Character Study Lips
• After the Quarrel
• Lynchings
• O'Malley, Charles. Hush, Hark, the Fairyland Bells Are Ringing

Ua96/3 Southern Normal School - Class Lists, Southern Normal School

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Class lists for Southern Normal School and early Bowling Green Business University 1876-1910. These lists are incomplete and are part of UA96 Southern Normal School Records. Check KenCat for extant corresponding class portraits.