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Rhoades, Lisa Jo (Sc 858), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Rhoades, Lisa Jo (Sc 858), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 858. Paper titled “World War II: World Events, The United States…,” written by Lisa Jo Rhoades for a Western Kentucky University U.S. history class in November 1990. Based on Harry Young’s experiences in France and Germany, 1944-1945, the paper includes photocopies of six photographs and two maps.

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Adairville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School - Logan County, Kentucky (Sc 823), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Adairville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School - Logan County, Kentucky (Sc 823), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 823. Record book of the Adairville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, Logan County, Kentucky, 1886-1888. Volume includes Adairville Lodge Number 301 of the Independent Order of the Good Templar minutes, November 1884 to September 1885 and related records.

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Disney, David Ray, 1948-2019 (Sc 844), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Disney, David Ray, 1948-2019 (Sc 844), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 844. Vietnam War letters written by David Disney, a Cumberland, Kentucky native, to his father Clyde Disney, also of Cumberland, 28 August 1969-10 May 1970, and one letter from David Disney’s wife, Dot, to her father-in-law, 3 September 1969. Includes vivid descriptions of combat conditions.

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Porter, Jack C. (Sc 862), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Porter, Jack C. (Sc 862), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 862. Paper titled “Malcolm Wolford World War II Veteran,” written by Jack C. Porter for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990. Personal narrative based on Porter’s interview with his grandfather Malcolm Wolford, who served in the Army Air Corps as a radar man from 1942-1945.

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Dockery, Admiral Porter, 1885-1968 (Sc 2658), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Dockery, Admiral Porter, 1885-1968 (Sc 2658), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2658. Compilation of Dockery’s poetry titled “Verse of a Traveling Showman” edited by Eldon Doyle Dockery.

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Rosenbaum, Michael Owen, B. 1972 (Sc 853), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Rosenbaum, Michael Owen, B. 1972 (Sc 853), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 853. Narrative essay written by Michael Owen Rosenbaum, based on his father Mark Rosenbaum’s account of attendance at the Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York, 16 August 1969, written for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990.

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Sanford, John D. (Sc 879), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Sanford, John D. (Sc 879), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 879. Letter, 23 November 1813, written by John D. Sanford to his brother and sister, Elija and Susannah Geter, Jefferson County, Kentucky, discussing family matters and his observation of the War of 1812 at Detroit.

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English, Dan (Sc 850), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

English, Dan (Sc 850), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 850. Paper titled “The Great Depression” written in November 1990 by Dan English for a Western Kentucky University history class and based on an interview with Elizabeth O’Daniel.

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Buchsbaum, Lee Michael, B. 1972 (Sc 848), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Buchsbaum, Lee Michael, B. 1972 (Sc 848), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 848. Paper written by Lee Michael Buchsbaum titled “Sherwood Rudin: Excerpts From a Life,” written in November 1990 for a Western Kentucky University history class. Includes essay by Rudin entitled “To Preserve the Dignity and Honor,” n.d.

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Waters, Bonita Jean, B. 1971 (Sc 854), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Waters, Bonita Jean, B. 1971 (Sc 854), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 854. Paper written by Bonnie Jean Waters for a Western Kentucky University United States history class,
November 1990, titled “The American Soldier” discussing her grandfather John Napper’s experiences as a sergeant in Battery A, 68th Field Artillery, First Armored Division.

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Blandford, Donald J., B. 1938 (Sc 877), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Blandford, Donald J., B. 1938 (Sc 877), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 877. Letters written by Donald J. Blandford, Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives, to Representative Richard A. Sanders, Jr., Smiths Grove, Kentucky, during the federal investigation (known as Operation Boptrot) of Kentucky House members and staff.

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Oliver, James Earl (Sc 874), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Oliver, James Earl (Sc 874), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 874. Letters, 1967 (12), written chiefly by Private James Earl Oliver from Fort Polk, Louisiana, and Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to his wife Elizabeth, Bowling Green, Kentucky. He describes his day-to-day military life.

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Turner, Todd (Sc 840), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Turner, Todd (Sc 840), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 840. Research paper titled “Dorothy Dix: The Burdened Heart of a Helpful Woman,” written by Todd Turner for a women’s history class at Western Kentucky University, 30 June 1989.

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Burns, Roger D. (Sc 866), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Burns, Roger D. (Sc 866), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 866. Transcription of interview with Vietnam veteran Bobby Lewis concerning his military experiences in 1964. Interview was completed by Roger D. Burns for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990.

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Dean, Harry Moseley, 1884-1958 (Sc 2659), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Dean, Harry Moseley, 1884-1958 (Sc 2659), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2659. A volume of Harry Moseley Dean's poetry compiled by Gayle R. Carver.

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Stone, Amy Michelle (Hodgkins), B. 1972 (Sc 836), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Stone, Amy Michelle (Hodgkins), B. 1972 (Sc 836), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 836. Research paper written by Amy M. Hodgkins Stone entitled “The Assassination of President Kennedy As Witnessed by Dr. Francis Thompson” written for U.S. History class, 27 November 1990.

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Hinton, Merri Lynne (Sc 852), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Hinton, Merri Lynne (Sc 852), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 852. Paper titled “A Story about John Hunt: World War II Kentucky Veteran” written by Merri Lynne Hinton for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990. Based on interviews with Hunt of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

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Poteet, Penny Lynne, B. 1971 (Sc 847), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Poteet, Penny Lynne, B. 1971 (Sc 847), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 847. Research paper written by Penny Lynne Poteet for a United States history class at Western Kentucky University in 1990 titled,” The Great Depression: A Recollection of the Past” based on an interview with her grandfather, Samuel Junior Poteet.

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Barrow, Merrill Alan, B. 1953? (Sc 863), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Barrow, Merrill Alan, B. 1953? (Sc 863), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 863. Paper titled “George Freas: Portrait of a Soldier,” written by Merrill Alan Barrow for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990. Freas, a native of Simpson County, served as a United States Army bomber pilot, parachuted from his plane in the Marne Forest, March 1945, and attempted to escape via the French Underground, but was captured and imprisoned until May 1945.

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Stephenson, Lisa Kay (Sc 861), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Stephenson, Lisa Kay (Sc 861), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 861. Paper titled “World War II: A Soldier’s Perspective,” and written by Lisa Kay Stephenson for a Western Kentucky University U.S. history class in November 1990. Based on an interview with Samuel L. Swann of Springfield, Tennessee, the paper describes Swann’s infantry experiences in England and Germany and his injuries.

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Austin, Larry Wayne, B. 1971 (Sc 855), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Austin, Larry Wayne, B. 1971 (Sc 855), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 855. Narrative account written by Larry Wayne Austin for a Western Kentucky University United States history
class, November 1990, of interview with T.J. Sullivan describing his work as a pilot and lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps before and during the Air Force bombing of Tripoli, Libya, in 1986. The bombing was in retaliation for terrorists’’ actions approved by President Muammar Gaddafi.

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Peck, Chad W. (Sc 856), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Peck, Chad W. (Sc 856), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 856. Paper discussing Charles Salyers’ 1970 military experiences in Vietnam and its aftermath, written by Chad W. Peck for a Western Kentucky University United States history class, November 1990.

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Mcbrayer, Kent - Collector (Sc 873), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Mcbrayer, Kent - Collector (Sc 873), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 873. Letters, 1918, 1920, 1945 (4), written chiefly by or to Horn family members, Daviess County, Kentucky, collected by Kent McBrayer. All the letters are written by individuals serving in the armed services and relate some information about military life.

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Boles, Monday, 1890-1986 (Sc 845), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Boles, Monday, 1890-1986 (Sc 845), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and full-text of paper (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 845. Photocopy of paper entitled “The Adventures of Monday Boles,” written by Boles in 1976. Born in Cuba and given the name Joaquin Machado, Boles writes of his early years and of being adopted by a United States soldier during the Spanish-American War. Associated letter, 1981, and photo, 1980.

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Old, Worn Bibles: What Did She Feel?, John M. Rudy Jan 2013

Old, Worn Bibles: What Did She Feel?, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

A simple photo for today, taken back in September standing in the Dunker Church. A visitor, giddy and laughing, gets so close to the Dunker Bible standing inside of the footprint of the Dunker Church on the eve of the anniversary of battle. Why? What is it that made her so happy? [excerpt]

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The Grizzly, January 24, 2013, Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Olivia Z. Schultz, Matthew Johnston, Courtney Scott, John Robinson, Samantha Salomon, Larissa Coyne, Eilish Bennett, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Alyse Reid, Jordan Demcher Jan 2013

The Grizzly, January 24, 2013, Jessica Orbon, Sara Sherr, Rosemary Clark, Olivia Z. Schultz, Matthew Johnston, Courtney Scott, John Robinson, Samantha Salomon, Larissa Coyne, Eilish Bennett, Sara Hourwitz, Allen Weaver, Alyse Reid, Jordan Demcher

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Distinguished Retirees Leave Ursinus • New Deans Take Office • Plans for Library's Future • Resident Adviser Recruitment Continues • UC Welcomes New RD • Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Strives for Change • Students Create Their Own Wismer Masterpieces • How to Form a New Student Club on Campus • Opinion: Sexual Assault Absent in Media Coverage; Birthright Trip to Israel Provides New Insights • Senior Abitz Attends FFCA Academy • Senior Spotlight: Amber Yacenda, Basketball • Draper Drops 33, Swarthmore in OT

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Martin Luther King Celebration 2013, Taylor University Jan 2013

Martin Luther King Celebration 2013, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 725), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 725), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscriprs Small Collection 725. Original and photocopies of diary detailing an eastern trip taken to visit Shaker societies in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts by Elder John Rankin, Brother Urban Johns, Eldress Betsy Smith and Sister Nancy E. Moore of South Union, Kentucky. Probably written by Eldress Betsy Smith.

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Smith, Beulah Ethel (Morgan), 1894-1987 (Sc 815), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Smith, Beulah Ethel (Morgan), 1894-1987 (Sc 815), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 815. Incoming letters,1940-1941 (4); program, 1953; and newspaper clipping, n.d., of Beulah Smith, Bowling Green, Kentucky, concerning the Easter Seal campaign in Warren County and Mrs. Smith’s participation in the Society.

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Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 816), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2013

Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 816), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 816. Photocopies of letters, 1849-1881 (12); agreement to place children with the Shakers, 1812; school merit awards, n.d. (4); and business receipts, etc., 1810-1879 (15). Also, letters regarding collection, 1984, n.d. (2).

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