Women's History Commons^™

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.

Hollins Columns (1996 Dec 12), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Mysterious letter prompts questions about bathroom
• Outsourcing of physical plant operations: the debate continues
• Student opposes political perspectives
• Students responsible for environmental protection
• Comments on Fosl and Lynch editorials
• Lynch's anti-abortion arguments amount to verbal terrorism
• Civility becoming extinct
• No note on damaged car
• Holiday season returns for RLA
• SHARE needs new volunteers for spring
• Joyce Carol Oates speaks at Hollins
• Rasmussen's charge to Hollins students
• Filmmaker Antonio Zarro visits Hollins
• Top ten things to do in the Roanoke area
• Pizza, anyone?
• Short term offers educational experiences off campus
• Beating the winter blues
• Williamson Road: a beautification …

The Greens Of Falls Of Rough: A Kentucky Family Biography 1795-1965, Hugh Ridenour

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of writing about the Greens of Falls of Rough is to record the extraordinary lives of three generations of a prominent, but somewhat neglected, Kentucky family that contributed greatly to the history of the Commonwealth. This family’s activities parallel that history in social, economic and political aspects from the state’s inception to the 1960s.

In addition, this thesis should alleviate a pervasive misunderstanding regarding the identity of Willis Green, founder of the Greens of Falls of Rough. Mr. Green, a prominent Kentuckian in his own right, has been confused with another Kentuckian, a Willis Green of Danville. The …

Hollins Columns (1996 Nov 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Janet Rasmussen officially inaugurated as Hollins' ninth president
• Outsourcing may continue at Hollins
• Title of personal column sparks controversy
• Student asks college to reconsider party policy
• Political Perspectives
• From the Left
• From the right
• Questions arise over crossword answers
• ASAP wants to help
• Students' rebuttal to 'On the Rag'
• Electronic research seminar to be held
• Club Frenzy: something new for the weekend
• Hollins concentrates on mediation to solve conflicts
• Time-Zone cheating on GRE
• Anne Harper remembered
• Computer help desk getting off the ground
• Peterson's guide's on-line university
• New sexual assault awareness group starts on campus
• Luscious …

Hollins Columns (1996 Nov 4), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• The inauguration countdown
• Women unite to take back the night
• Time to breathe deeply
• Student urges Campus Activities and ECA to avoid waste
• Cooperation urged between security and students
• Is the honor code disintegrating?
• Women's Studies major still in planning
• Unsafe jaywalking at HCA
• Bomb threat proves harmless
• HARE raising club about to develop
• National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
• Batton Leadership Scholarship information
• HEAL hopes for larger membership
• Future FBI or just anxious for Tinker Day?
• BURST considered a riotous success
• Oktoberfest lacked campus support
• Bigler drawings displayed in gallery
• Tennis team finished undefeated among women's colleges …

Hollins Columns (1996 Oct 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• President Rasmussen shares hopes and ideas
• Students decide as '96 presidential election nears
• My new conclusion
• Student disgruntled over "On the Rag" article
• Campus litter cited as "beyond necessary"
• Political Perspectives
• From the Left
• From the Right
• Library director ready to help you navigate Fishburn
• Pleasants slated for re-opening
• Out of the closet for National Coming Out Day
• News Briefs
• IKI arrives on MOndays
• FYI from H.E.A.L.
• Circle K International asks for support
• LEAP stresses leadership skills
• Women's Studies major works to establish curriculum
• Tinker Day Fun
• Summer jobs in Yellowstone National Park
• Women Live from Mountain …

Hollins Columns (1996 Oct 8), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Health Services welcomes new physician
• CNN's Susan Rook speaks to students
• No mater how or who
• Senior class president expresses opinion on traditions
• Class gift co-chairs ask seniors to dig deep in their pockets
• Date Rape Awareness Week at Hollins and Roanoke College
• Women who are going places start at the CDC
• Security concerns prompt social forum
• Moody Concoctions are the soup of the day
• Everything is just that and more
• George C. Davis' photographs of Roanoke displayed at Hollins
• Do anything interesting this summer?
• Crossword Companion
• Tennis team off to strong start
• Teamwork pays off for …

Hollins Columns (1996 Sep 24), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Hollins welcomes ninth president
• What's new about the Hollins Abroad Paris program
• So far, so good...
• Alum appalled at students loss of social graces
• Inmates seek companionship
• Inmate submits plea for info from single-sex institutions
• Alum thanks students for "Miss Kitty"
• Hollins: Where everybody knows your name...
• Interview with Nick Kiersey: "the Irish Guy"
• R.E.M.'s new adventures
• Lone Star shines in theaters
• RENT: changing our perception of the typical Broadway show
• Smashing Pumpkins: smashing through their summer tour
• Soccer team prepares for competitive season, with new faces
• Field hockey team inspired by coach
• Volleyball team ready for …

Abwa (July 1996), 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 …

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Ramsey, Carine. Labor of Love - Judy Schwank
• Johnson, Shalana. Mayor Ties Fires to Race - Church arson
• Cunningham, Shalonda. Social Service Agencies' Funds Restored
• Davis, Tonie. Nece's Place - Earnece Walker
• Carroll, Tyneia. Cornelius Martin Shucks Corn for Cars
• Davis, Tonie. Elderly Foster Goodwill at Girls Club
• Seymore, Shauna. Howard Bailey Combines Hard Work, Compassion
• Rucker, Lori. Students Get Basics at the News
• Carroll, Tyneia. Freshman Program Hopes to Lessen Dropout Rate
• Doss, Tremecca. Church Burning Investigation Efforts Minimal
• Rucker, Lori. Police Need …

Abwa (June 1996), 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 …

Abwa (May 1996), 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 …

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.

Hollins Columns (1996 Apr 30), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Bookshop manager justifies textbook prices
• Housing problems surface during sign-ups
• Thank you and good luck
• The library responds to students
• Senior Wills from the Class of '96
• Roberta retires, future of Health Services questioned
• The hardest to learn is the least complicated
• Spring Dance Concert Series inspires audiences
• Tennis makes final wrap up
• What makes Hollins...Hollins?

Hollins Columns (1996 Apr 15), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Institutional Effectiveness: Hollins gears up for phase 2 or reaccreditation
• Executive producer of 'Larry King Live' to speak at 1996 commencement
• Leadership: an opportunity and an adventure
• Ritalin: A Wonder Drug?
• Theatre deserves recognition
• Freya thanks the Hollins community for support
• Student frustrated with SGA elections
• Freshman characteristics: Results of national survey
• 'New look' for Paris program
• Two years of Hollins Take Care
• Work continues on the Habitat for Humanity House
• Scholarships available in D.C.
• Arkansas Bear delights, inspires audiences
• Roanoke provides alternatives
• Riding team wins top showing at ODAC meet
• Lacrosse team wins big

Hollins Columns (1996 Apr 1), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Disgruntled Hollins Columns staff sets fire to newspaper office
• Editor seeks help
• Dear Hollie Collie.....
• Stop the parking madness!
• Spies defects from Hollins over embarrassment of tennis courts
• Congrats to Hollins Recycling Program
• Hillary Rodham Clinton to be President of Hollins College
• 1996 Commencement speaker announced to student body
• Hollins reaching new highs
• A new crew at Hollins sets to enlarge creek
• Spring Cotillion highlights old favorites
• Missing mail found...finally
• Movie to be filmed at Hollins: Extras needed!!!
• MAI-TAI and SHAB save the day
• New events bring interesting options to Hollins campus

Hollins Columns (1996 Mar 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Ring Night causes controversy
• Hollins literary festival showcases new talent
• Right Night: More than just three days of craziness
• Students respond to library survey
• Plagiarism plagues student
• Golden Rule dinner supports Habitat
• Yearbook complications cause delay
• BSA to host forum on racial issues
• Ring Night complaint
• W&L Mock Convention draws a large crowd
• The 1996 Presidential election update
• Disappearing Acts fine intro to McMillan's honest world
• Roanoke events provide activities
• Academy Awards are bound to be interesting
• Redford, Pfeiffer light up silver screen
• Get involved with PREVIEWS program, April 11-12
• SHAB advises women to get to know …

Abwa (March 1996), 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 …

Hollins Columns (1996 Mar 4), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Crist speaks about financial future of Hollins
• Hollins celebrates 100th anniversary of athletic program
• The Honor Code: Outdated or eternal?
• No place to party for faculty
• LEO continues tradition of recognizing campus leaders
• Tech law suit questions campus judicial systems
• Women's Studies: On the frontier of feminism?
• W&L faces new rules about drinking
• African-American employees honored at banquet
• Roanoke offers attractions for students in the spring semester
• Europe not worth 84 cents
• Roanoke County Police apprehend suspect in apartment break-in
• Player's number means more than meets the eye
• Riding team prepares for the Hollins Medal finals on …

Hollins Columns (1996 Feb 19), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder's Day unveils historic exhibit
• New year brings changes, challenges
• Christmas Day bullfight in Mexico City
• Alumna expresses disagreement with Hollins, Sweet Briar and R-M Woman's College consortium
• Hollins Basketball, according to Professor Spies
• Hollins hospitality comes to the rescue
• Great change for Hollins can't take place overnight
• Student endorses intimacy of the Hollins community
• Correction
• VMI deliberation impacts area colleges
• SHAB sponsors Eaten Alive
• Author Naylor inspires students
• Roanoke sights offer alternatives to road-trips
• Senior theater project: A behind the scenes look at The Eclipse
• French Film Festival
• Hillier Group unveils master plan for campus
• Reggae …

Abwa (February 1996), 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 …

Hollins Columns (1996 Jan 22), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Memories of the Storm of the Century
• A Snow Day at Hollins
• Evolution of Sweet Briar University
• Letter from the Editor
• More memories of Anne Harper
• Gloria Naylor to speak at Hollins in February
• 28 Students Named to Who's Who
• Calendar of Events
• Hollins basketball team reaches turning point
• Review of student art exhibit in Art Annex
• Buck Mountain Grille: A palatable choice
• Student-directed play is a 'light drama'
• Waiting to Exhale leaves viewers breathless

Abwa (January 1996), 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 …

The Spinster (1996), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (later University)

Adams County History 1996

Adams County History

No abstract provided.

0634: Cary Howard Rayburn Papers, 1804-1985, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, teacher. Papers consist primarily of letters written to Mrs. Rayburn from West Virginia state legislators regarding her lobbying efforts to raise teacher retirement benefits. Includes material related to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of 1812, and local history of Point Pleasant and Mason Co., West Virginia.

Ua94/6/1 Scrapbook, Anna Jo Cook, Betty Jo Cook

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Photo scrapbook created by twins Anna Jo Cook Pickens and Betty Jo Cook Gibson. They were recruited as cheerleaders by E.A. Diddle in 1944. Items date from 1941 through 1996.

Clippings:

• Is Betrothed - Betty Jo Cook
• Starting Lineup for the Hilltoppers
• Cook Twins Praised Highly for Cheering
• Harmony & Rhythm
• Cook Twins to Tour with Western Quintet
• Western Whooper-Uppers
• McNerney, Jerry. Cook Twins Wow 'Em
• Pennington, Penny. Strictly Personal
• Friday Nighter's Cup Goes to Cook Twins
• Production Credit Association Annual Stockholders Meeting Set for Saturday
• Okay, Bring on the Twins, Is Reply for All-Star Game
• Knott, Larry. Western to …

Westbrook College Yearbook 1996, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1996 yearbook of Westbrook College in Portland, Maine.

0639: Huntington Homemakers Papers, 1957-1992, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

African-American extension homemakers’ group of Huntington, West Virginia Papers consist of programs of events, correspondence, certificates, photographs, club rosters and newspaper clippings.

The Jameson Raid (1758) As A Focus For Historical Inquiry, Charles H. Glatfelter

Adams County History

Each year the Adams County Historical Society receives inquiries either in person or by mail from persons asking for information about a young woman who with the rest of her family was seized and carried off from their home in what is now Adams county during the French and Indian War. She was the only member of that family who was not slaughtered as the raiding party and its captives moved into the western part of Pennsylvania. The subsequent life of this woman among the Indians was deemed of sufficient historical importance that she was chosen to be among some …