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The Colonelette (March 1978), 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 (1978 Feb 20), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Sociobiologist Trivers highlights Founder's Day
• Seniors celebrate hundred days to go
• Puzon to accept deanship in New York
• Dr. Stevens reports Russian flu "mild"
• Artist's recent works reflect Biblical theme
• Letter from the editors
• Columns announces new ads
• On your mark, get set, discuss
• Happy Hour isn't happy
• Overall view
• Here & there
• Comment Column
• In Trivers world, genes never fade
• SGA election schedule
• Paris letter
• Netballers finish as "winners"
• HOP spring schedule
• Cinema society schedule
• Summer intern program announced

Hollins Columns (1978 Feb 3), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Short term ends; only a week to go
• Trustees, students meet
• Snowfall slows short term
• Columns to come out mondays
• Fire Marshall inspection initiates changes
• Letter from the editor
• Short term staff
• Contents
• Give us a break Dean Holmes
• Letter to the editors
• Here & There
• Overall view
• Short Term
• On & Off
• Of Mice & Women
• Netballers learn lessons in first short term win
• Popular student life series returns for fourth semester

The Colonelette (February 1978), 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 …

Tower 1978, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1978 yearbook of Westbrook College in Portland, Maine.

The Colonelette (January 1978), 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 …

1978-1979 Christian Women's Fellowship Meeting Minutes, Christian Women's Fellowship (Morehead, Ky.), First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead Christian Women's Fellowship Meeting Minutes Archive

Morehead Christian Women's Fellowship meeting minutes from 1978 to 1979.

Inside Hollins (1978), Hollins University

Inside Hollins

No abstract provided.

The Spinster (1978), Hollins College

The Spinster

Yearbook of Hollins College (later University)

Hollins Index (1978), Hollins College

Student Handbooks

No abstract provided.

0214: Virgie Giles Papers, 1932-1959, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of a minute book for the Parkersburg Colored Civic Welfare League covering the period from 1932-1934, a letter of thanks from a League-funded college student in Florida with 1932 minutes on the back, Virgie Giles membership card to the Ohio Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, an invitation to a charity ball, and a card announcing the opening of Giles’ “La Giles Beauty Parlor” in Parkersburg.

York County Multiethnic Heritage Project Collection - Accession 186, York County Multiethnic Heritage Project

Manuscript Collection

The project, which began in July 1976, and ended June 30, 1977, focused on ethnic groups in the area: Southern Appalachian, African-American and Native American. The collection includes a wide variety of material that could be used for research on York County and for instructional purposes by teachers. The collection consists of magazines, newspaper clippings, books, audio tapes, video cassettes, slides, transparencies, and copies of historical documents such as letters and land records.

Mary Oni Holler Papers - Accession 111, Mary Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler

Manuscript Collection

The Mary Oni Holler Papers consist of genealogical material concerning the Holler family and correspondence related to Mary “May” Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler (1871-1951). The genealogy material are photocopied pages from an unknown publication and include information related to the following surnames: Cornwell (Cornwall); Walker; Holler; Eisenhower; Whiteaker; Maukert; Darby; Hobbs; Rice; Sigmon; Jeffords; Goebel; Wiggins; Wilson. Also included in the genealogical material is a biography of Mary Louisa Oni Cornwell Holler, Dr. William Jesse Williams Cornwell (1841-1910), Adlai Ellwood Holler (1871-1961), and Adley D. Holler (1840-1919), as well as sections titled: “Cornwall (Cornwell) Family Notes;” “Personal Account of A. …

Pindarian Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 166, Book Club Of Rock Hill, Pindarian

Manuscript Collection

The Pindarian Club of Rock Hill, SC was organized on February 25, 1954 as a daughter club of the Perihelion Club. The purpose of the literary club is to encourage and sustain the intellectual development of its members and to promote better citizenship, inviting therein such social factors as may contribute to this purpose. The records consist of histories, constitutions, bylaws, minutes, membership records, photographs, yearbooks, and newspaper clippings documenting the club’s history.

Hollins Columns (1977 Dec 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Exam procedures follow usual rules
• CBS: trying to bridge a gap bigger than overt prejudice
• Rhodes looks closer at Farrar
• Here & there
• ERA is for all of us
• Contents
• Letter from the editors
• Janeway and the use of power
• Hollins celebrates Sunday
• Building a bridge to the moon
• Once again...
• Students gain experience
• Overall view
• Gidget goes to college
• Paris
• London
• Roving Reporter asks: 'What's your semester been like?'
• Academic Procession
• Looking back at fall sports

Hollins Columns (1977 Dec 2), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• IWY Conference women unite to achieve diverse goals
• Fuel supply looks good for the coming winter
• File on finals needs update
• Conference resolutions pass
• Here & there
• Short term advantages
• Letter from the editors
• Contents
• Letter to the editor
• Columns call all present, prospective staffers to apply
• Hoerr looks at Senate; fall break future in doubt
• Orchesis program presents variety, displays talent
• Conference background
• Conference report
• College legislature begins with elections complete
• Dating at Hollins: Survey indicates negative opinions, anxious pressure present
• The National Women's Conference: Visual reflections on history in the making
• Day student turned resident …

The Colonelette (December 1977), 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 (1977 Nov 18), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Author Janeway to speak for 'Awareness Series'
• Dalton sweeps Gov. race
• Pick & Sublett cover conference
• On campus party rule requires student review
• Here & there
• Selfish values need revision
• Procedures need review
• Contents
• Opera workshop combines old, new
• Upbeat news for ERA
• The week that was
• Stephens looks at smoking
• RLA drive ends today
• Kenyan Mbogua attends African Culture Night, fields queries on society
• 'It's my College experience too!'
• Work pays for riding department
• Sisters at Hollins
• Overall view
• 'Portrait of Jenny' to show in Talmadge Hall tonight
• Abroad letters recount Paris, London experiences
• The Roving …

Hollins Columns (1977 Nov 11), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Few students respond to queries on teachers
• SGA announces 'Who's who'
• Hockey team sponsors tourney
• Shakespeare coming
• Feminist Millets' talk meets with mixed reactions
• Contents
• Notice: hunting season closed
• Next week
• Here and There
• CBS sponsor disco dance
• Strout strives for communication, clarity
• Committee retains short term funds
• Orchesis: 'Works in Progress'

The Colonelette (November 1977), 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 (1977 Oct 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Persinger speaks on women's conference
• Museum to open today
• Alumnae Council to promote funding activities for College
• U.S. government attache to discuss 'Paris Demain'
• Open snack bar on Sunday!
• Farrar finishes SGA duties
• Contents
• Corrections
• Here and There
• Front Quad undergoes changes
• The week that was...
• Tinker Day follows tradition, makes changes
• Senate opens fall session
• Short term offers variety in structure
• Marx Bros. rampant tonight
• Area movie guide
• Hop plans for busy November
• Small colleges: spreading the word
• Den mothers converge on campus Oct. 22
• Freshman elections
• Hollypoofs chosen
• Tinker Day--characters & festivities
• How much land …

Hollins Columns (1977 Oct 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• 'Marigolds' to open in Little Theatre
• RLA looks for more participation
• Madden to read Monday
• Annual meeting of Alumnae Council seeks to reinforce relationship with college
• Forum attendance; participation urged
• Contents
• Scholarship deadline nears
• Here and There
• Seniors invite campus to celebrate Matty Cocke's 123rd birthday
• Tribute to Leon Smith
• Freya provides link with past, offers outreach to the future
• Freitag recounts journey to America
• Tinker Day!
• Too many rules
• Club provides gathering place
• Irish poet reads Oct. 10
• New Yorker gives recital
• Horror flick tops October agenda
• Area movie guide
• Fall weekend
• A collection of conversations …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook regarding the Tau Pledge Class of Gamma Sigma Sigma.

The Colonelette (October 1977), 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 (1977 Sept 30), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Pianists perform Sunday, Monday
• 'Women's Luncheon Series 1977' opens interaction
• President Carter in Roanoke: a pictorial view of visit
• Students choose dorm reps
• We can all win
• Letter from the editors
• Freya funds emergency needs
• Contents
• Here and There
• Activities in dorms to accent residents' interests, skills
• Seniors make Northern member
• SGA mixer offers music & dancing
• Middies sing Sunday
• Square dancing date set
• The week that was...
• A look leads to one conclusion--it takes a lot of time
• Where we've been
• Our purpose
• Haruki Fujumoto: The man behind the dance
• Our small neighbors, the Community School …

Hollins Columns (1977 Sept 23), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Students to select departmental reps
• Committee postpones outing
• Student life series starts with leadership seminars
• Liberal art curriculum offers new challenge
• Renovations complete
• Never on Sunday?
• Contents
• Letter from editors
• Editorial policy
• Study workshop continues
• College inducts Finney
• The week that was...
• Bulletin Board
• Heburn stars
• Mixer coming
• Chapel speakers
• Chapel choir
• Reminder!
• Club meetings
• Art exhibit
• Involvement
• Writing center to help students develop skills
• Women charge sexism in ads
• Gov. marks September V.D. education month
• Seven new members join community
• Lovinguth
• Stephens
• Finney
• Davis
• Diefenderfer
• Leahy
• Crenshaw
• Hockey team opens season against U. of North Carolina …

The Colonelette (September 1977), 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 Colonelette (August 1977), 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 …

“They Made Us Dance In The Pig Trough!” Mrs. Blanche Story’S Oral Accounts Of Dating, Courtship, Marriage And Sexual Attitudes In Northcentral Nebraska, 1885-1910, Gayle Waggoner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Oral recollections concerning dating, courtship, marriage and related attitudes were collected from a single informant, Mrs. Blanche Story of Butte, Nebraska. Through in-depth questioning during twelve tape-recorded interview sessions, value- and attitude-oriented accounts were secured for the years 1885 to 1910, the late frontier period in northcentral Nebraska. These detailed reminiscences focus on common life experiences related to interpersonal relationships and the institutions related to them, resulting in a personal or folk history. The single greatest problem in research was the lack of documentation for the attitudinal content of the texts. Corroboration of both specific information and broad patterns of …

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …