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The Rhetoric Of Laura Clay: A Southern Argument For Woman Suffrage, Margaret Wesolowski

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This study focused on the persuasive efforts of Laura Clay (1848-1941) as they represented a particularly southern argument for woman suffrage as opposed to the northern, or National American Woman Suffrage Association, suffrage argument. As a Kentuckian, she believed she understood southern attitudes on the three major issues she encountered during her thirty-two years as a suffragist.

The three issues were those of woman's traditional role, the race question, and state versus federal legislation. The arguments of Miss Clay concerning these issues were premised on justice and expediency, which formed the rationale of suffragist rhetoric.

Her arguments, tailored to southerners, …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 44, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Western and the Bicentennial
• College Heights, Resplendent in Springtime
• Threlkeld, Claude. ABC's of Landscaping
• Clifford, John. Reverence for Life
• Stickles, Arndt. A Confederate Fort and Historical Marker on the Campus of WKU
• Cook, Paul. Western Governance: Board of Regents
• Given, Ed. Hilltoppers Capture Eighth All-Sports Championship
• Harrington, Drew. The Humanities Semester
• Warren, Linda. Challenge for Truth & Excellence
• Gray, Harry. Placing the Right Bets
• Downing, Dero. What a Man Chooses, He Is
• Dickey, Debbie. X,Y & Z in Search of a Degree - Liberal Arts Degree
• George Wedding Photographs
• An Evening …

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

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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 …

Hollins Columns (1974 May), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editors
• Comment and Opinion
• Pilgrims in Progress
• Don't Cancel the Classics
• Skip the Shishkabob
• Another Point-of-View
• We Call Ourselves "Students"...
• In Conscious and Catalogue: When the Academia Goes Fishing
• The Day Student Dilemma
• Commitment to Community
• Hollywood and Vine: Second Base is Broadway
• 'The Graduates'
• Job Hunting Tips
• The Importance of Being Earnest
• London at Last
• The Transfers: How Different Elsewhere?
• The Dogwoods Grew And So Did I...
• Recycle of Sexual Styles
• Dance is a Poem of the Mind

Quadrangle (1974 Apr 26), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Visiting Artists Perform
• Collegians End Career
• Community Welcomes Parents; Playbill Combines Drama, Music
• Cargoes Returns
• 'Relations' Committee Interacts
• Freshman Censures Critic
• Waldo Refutes Charges
• Swizzle Stick
• Student Commends Historian
• Senior Class Files Policy Evaluation
• Ac Pol Chairman Examines Independent Exam System
• Legislature Affirms Single-sex Tradition
• Friddell Keynotes Banquet
• Job Prospects Favor Women
• CBS To Sponsor Black Ball
• Freshmen Auction Domestic Services
• Student Mocks Election Forum
• New Aids To Assume Positions
• Seniors
• Art Students Document Relics; Prepare "Scrimshaw" Display
• Chaplaincy Dons Habit
• Beardslee Vacates Position
• '76ers Rock
• Riders Show
• Back in Business
• Classified
• Board Delineates Common Market
• Lacrosse …

Quadrangle (1974 Apr 3), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Legislature Abolishes Fall Break
• Organization Of Women Forms
• 'General Speakers' To Subsidize Californian Shakespeare Troupe
• Expert Reviews Energy Crisis
• Wheeler Retains Position
• Spare Room
• Ross Commends Hollins Blood Donors
• Executive To Address Graduates
• Director of Studies Evaluates Projects
• Student Questions Speaker
• Students Support, Reject Waldo Claim
• Accretion Precipitates Constitutional Change
• Scholar Appeals Decision
• Trustees Set Aside SGA Scholarship Fund
• Careers Elicit Interchange
• Bookstore To Stock Old Texts
• Program Hosts Hollins Faculty
• Turner Dormitory To House Male Guests, College Visitors
• Program Discusses Attitudes
• Krakauers To Spearhead The Wildflower Pilgrimage
• "Cherry Orchard' Bears Fruit
• Classified
• Wait Until Dark
• Team …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority for 1974, includes officers, photographs, clippings and commentary.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 43, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Competency Based Teacher Education
• Scarborough, John. Enthusiasm & Planning, Powerful One-Two Punch for Education
• Burkeen, Emmett. Counselor Education, A Study in Development
• Stuart, Robert. The Stage is His Classroom - Bill Leonard
• Just, Paul. Remember When, 1955-56
• Conway, Sheila. Women's Athletics Return
• Armstrong, Don. Biology for Real - Tech Aqua Biological Station
• Goldwater, Barry. On the Energy Crisis
• Porter, William. Third World Realities
• Muskie, Edmund. Restoring Our Confidence
• Dickey, Debbie. The Big Red Western Band
• Given, Ed. Instant Alumni
• Topper Power Carries WKU to National Finals - Football
• Jimmy Feix, Coach …

Hollins Columns (1974 April), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editors
• A Woman's College: To Be or Not To Be
• Exchange Student Thrives at Hollins College Country Club
• I Couldn't Find a Bathroom
• Castle--a Moat = Only a 5 Minute Walk
• Parietal System Causes 'Suitcase Syndrome'
• Financial Distress Comes out of Closet
• Now is the Time
• What's Your Line?
• Remember Those!? Typing Discussions
• Those Were the Days
• Do We Have Surfeit Faculty?
• Our Education: A Life or Death Process?
• Confessions of a Streaker
• Alfred Cregger

Quadrangle (1974 Mar 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Literary Festival Introduces Writer-in-Residence Wakoski
• Jason, Spontanes Enliven Cotillion
• Society Honors Fifteen
• Careers Counseling Begin Conversation
• Highly Flammable
• Historian Seeks Open Discussion
• Give Us This Day
• Former Student Thanks Community
• U.N. General Assembly Grants Women's Year
• Bubbles, Bangles, and Beads
• U.N. Public Information Officer To Head Model Security Roster
• MSC Under - Secretary Relates Her Experience
• Council To Discuss Universal Concerns
• Professor Promotes Contacts
• Pilgrim Connotes Progress
• Two Students Publish Works
• Author Localizes Book Setting; Recalls Undergraduate Years
• Author Recalls
• Student Service Offers European Employment
• Elvis To Render Big Lick Blues
• Team Swims Past Randy-Mac
• Classified

Quadrangle (1974 Feb 12), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Short Term Affords Students Variety of Concentrated Study
• SGA Requests Establishment of Trustee Grant for Research
• Senator, Governor To Speak
• Note Authoress to Partake in Celebration of Her Work
• Reflections To Be Shared
• Student Describes Experience
• Groups Program Human Sexuality
• Short Term '74: A Practical Potpourri
• Hollins Hosts Winter Series; Local Citizenry Attend Seminars
• Ecologist, Folksinger Perform
• Botetourt Boasts International Cuisine
• Varsity Scores Tied Season; Team Dribbles to Tournament
• No, No Roanoke
• Swizzle Stick

Columns, 1974, Anderson College Yearbook Staff

Yearbooks

The 1974 yearbook of Anderson College's community.

Hollins Columns (1974 Jan), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editor
• Women in Sport: "She Dives Like A Man"
• A look at admissions
• Re: women's education Caliber and Comparison
• Short Term

Quadrangle (1973 Dec 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Exams Begin
• Christmas Bazaar Proves Profitable
• Building Redirects Parking
• Tradition, Innovation Merge
• Fuel Crisis Fosters Energy Committee
• Graven Image
• Trial by Tenure
• Research Provides Insight Into Granting of Tenure at Hollins
• Open Letter

Quadrangle (1973 Nov 27), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Bazaar Depicts Market
• Supervisor Fills Post
• Morgan Spearheads Movement For Presidential Impeachment
• Drama Students Direct Plays
• Committee To Finance Endeavors
• Some Like It Hot
• No Room at the Inn
• Wrobel Says Tinker Day Lives; Faculty Wife Commends Effort
• Orchesis Performs
• Landis, Dahlstrom Join New Faculty Members
• Going Up Anyone?
• Moody Center To House Rathskeller, Dining Hall
• National Magazine Plans Story, Focuses On Hollins and Vassar
• Senate Committees Give Budget Reports
• Classified Ads
• Valley of the Giant

Quadrangle (1973 Nov 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Flo Kennedy Heads Conference
• The Indians Are Coming
• Community Dredges Clogged Channels of Communication
• Society Lauds Gertrude Stein
• President Postpones Sabbatical
• Departments Co-host Poet
• World Enough In Time
• Student Suspects Tinker Plot; Freya Questions Book Supply
• Division 1 Adds Puzon, Podevin
• Local College Invites Hollins Participation
• Hollypoofs Supplant Senior Sing Seminar
• Senate Groups Continue Work
• Alumnae View Changes With Varying Attitudes
• Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Seeks 'Town and Gown' Coalition
• Swizzle Stick
• Rhapsody in Roanoke
• Area Field Hockey Teams Join To Play in Blue Ridge Tourney
• Classified Ads

Hollins Columns (1973 Nov), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editor
• ERA Status
• Comment and Opinion
• Aid and Information Availability
• ACLU Report on Women's Rights
• The Sense of Community
• To Market, To Market
• Foreign Students: a variety of perspectives
• November

Quadrangle (1973 Oct 12), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents

• Force Tightens Security; Bell Investigates Fraud
• Community Recognizes Who's Who
• Teaching Staff Grows; Two Fill Administrative Positions
• Expert Stages Defensive Arts
• Participation
• The Moving Finger Writes, and Having Writ, Moves On
• Watergate
• Festivities to Continue
• Red Cross to Sponsor Bi-Annual Bloodmobile
• Crater Competes for Lt. Governor
• New Proprietor Renovates "Inn"
• Minton Hits Barn Broadside
• Dept. Hosts Tice Exhibit
• Area Merchants Offer Discount
• Parachutists Plunge
• Swizzle Stick
• A Stargazers Guide to the Star City
• Classified Ads

Hollins Columns (1973 Oct), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editor
• Book Review
• American Foreign Policy Response to a Sense of Threat
• Trust--Three Years On
• The Book Bind
• October
• Hollins Women's Conference

Quadrangle (1973 Sept 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents

• Roanoke Musicians to Perform at Hollins Bluegrass Festival
• Committee Responds to CBS Grievances
• Director of Studies Shares Impressions
• Koch Advocates Student Initiative
• Why and Wherefore
• Mirror, Mirror
• SGA Reviews Honor Cases
• Plain Geometry
• Swizzle Stick
• Coffee, Tea, or Roanoke

Hollins Columns (1973 Sept), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editor
• Comment and Opinion
• Feminist Forms
• The Clearly Perfect Speech
• Blood Drive Upcoming
• Helping People Help
• Geneva to Jerusalem; or alternatives to Hollins Abroad
• September
• For the Record
• Sawyer Speaks on Graduate Study

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Elam, Jerry. Science and Education Majors Declining
• Dillingham, Jed. Street Changes Get Mixed Reception – Russellville Road
• Head Fee Vote Set Tomorrow
• College Heights Herald Again Ranks No. 1 at Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association
• Band Sets Twilight Concert
• Tutors Entertain Their Students
• Apathy Lives! . .. Here Especially
• Gatton, Rita. Can’t Understand Apathy
• Yater, Steve. Says Vote Yes
• Goatley, Greg. Scheduling is Poor
• Dorton, Cathy. Kentucky Derby Finals Absurd
• Mason, Richard. Defends Health Service
• News in Brief – Tuition to Increase, Commencement Set May 12, …

Hollins Columns (1973 May), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• From the Editor
• Comment and Opinion
• Facts About ERA
• The Writer's Voice Conversations With Contemporary Writers
• Book Review
• For the Record
• Sexism and Racism at Hollins
• Faculty Survey
• Student Survey
• The President's Perspective
• Dr. Logan discusses what Hollins does for its women
• Women in education

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Johnston, Scott. Kentucky Student Public Interest Research Group Hits Snag in Wake of Opinion
• Emberton, Gail. Joe Glasser Take Senior Award
• Almost Gone
• Western Regents Okay Cherry Hall Renovation
• Kentucky Building Strikes Gold
• Registration Ends for Mexico Study
• Yes Vote Means Improved Entertainment
• Gray, David. Says Increase Unnecessary
• Bohr, D.W. Thanks Officers
• Correction
• Derby Juleps, Speeding Horses, Final Exams . . . Yuck
• Johnston, Scott & Elaine Ayers. Once Upon a Mattress Gives Audience a Happy Ending
• Last Studio Shows Set Next Week
• Lester Flatt …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Elam, Jerry. Associated Student Government Congress Votes to Hold Referendum on Head Fee Raise
• Emberton, Gail. Housing Committee Completes Survey
• Hurley, Jean. Job Market ‘73: Lee Robertson Says Situation is Improving
• Western Hosts Health Program – Community Health Career Day
• Conference Set for Friday – Speech & Theatre
• Dormitory Observation Needs Another Look
• Bare, Stephen. Says Concern Genuine re: Intramurals
• Hurley, Jean. Women’s Liberation Leaves Damsel in Distress Stranded
• Issues ‘73 Ends Series – Lyman Lemnitzer
• We Goofed
• Madison, Stephanie. 1973-74 Cheerleaders Chosen
• Latin American …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Dillingham, Jed. Russellville Road to Undergo Changes
• Gen. Daniel James to Lecture Here Tonight
• Kroeger, Mark. Memories of WKU Were Escape, Ken Fleenor Tells Homecoming Crowd
• Dillingham, Jed. Search Continues for Students Feared Drowned in Barren River – Joseph Cahill, James Agee
• High Schoolers to Get a Look at Health Careers
• Agriculture Field Day Slated Friday
• Lawrence, Fred. Collegiate Suicide No Problem Here: Stanley Brumfield
• Head Fee Needs Boost to Help Insure Quality of Associated Student Government Entertainment
• Hatfield, Bob. Replies to Editorial
• Evans, James. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Associated Student Government Election Returns
• Ayers, Elaine. Spring Concert is Doubtful
• Pence, Carter. Steve Yater Stresses a Calm Approach in Associated Student Government
• Homecoming Planned for Former Prisoner of War Ken Fleenor
• Daniel James to Lecture Tuesday
• Kroeger, Mark. Five Westerners Seek Frankfort Internships
• Library Plans Addition of Paperbacks This Summer
• Campaigns Shouldn’t Become Circuses
• Stolzfus, Carl. Thanks Supporters
• Collins, Lloyd. Appreciates Blood Donation
• Thompson, David. Weary of POWs Praise
• Brown, J.E. Says Sorority was Right
• Burt, Adele. Says Priorities Confused
• Steve Yater Leaves Good …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ayers, Elaine. Top Associated Student Government Offices on Line in Election Today
• Elam, Jerry. Campus FM Station Unlikely to Appear in Near Future
• College Heights Herald Wins All-American Rating Again
• Beg Your Pardon
• Caudill, Tom. James Baker Conducts Class Studying Non-Violence
• Improved Check System Will Benefit Students, Whatever the Location
• LaCivita. Thomas. Says College Heights Herald Lacks Interest
• Cheak, Joe. Praises Ed Jordan
• Paper, Nancy. Supports Mike Fiorella
• Dates for Yearbook Photos Set
• Job Replacement Nears Finish
• Lawrence, Fred. Suicide: Western Professor Studies Causes, Prevention …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Elam, Jerry. Western Rolls Out Red Carpet to Welcome Former Prisoner of War – Dewey Smith Ayers, Elaine. 1,355 Vote in Associated Student Government Primary
• Pence, Carter. Downing University Center Won’t Have Check-Cashing Facility, but Improvement of Services Promised
• Field Day Scheduled - ROTC
• ROTC Meet Expects 600 High Schoolers
• Campbell, Joy. International Day Offers Foreign Flavor
• Dean William Hourigan Elected Kentucky Allied Health Consortium Head
• Cumberland Trio to Present Concert
• No-Hours Policy Needs Revision
• Rasmussen, Bill. Says Letter Inaccurate re: Intramurals
• Simpson, Robert. Says …