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The Solid South: The Suffrage Campaign Revisited, Abby Lorraine Crenshaw

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This examination of the southern suffrage campaign focuses the movement through the eyes of three prominent southern women within the political movement: Kate Gordon, Sue Shelton White, and Josephine Pearson. The merged National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) planned and organized a focus on the South during the second half of the suffrage campaign, which presented new challenges. The Nineteenth Amendment passed through Congress in 1918 and consequently set the stage for a raging political battle between suffragists and anti-suffragists. The suffrage campaign prompted women to question how the political platform of suffrage should be addressed. Women argued over the …

Ua37/42 Faculty Personal Papers Nina Hammer, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Personal papers of Nina Hammer, Bowling Green Business University Registrar 1938-1963; WKU Registrar 1963-1969.

Coombs Family Collection (Mss 349), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 349. Correspondence, photographs, business records and miscellaneous papers of the Coombs, Robertson and related families of Warren and Simpson counties in Kentucky and of Alabama, Texas and Tennessee. Includes correspondence, personal papers and research of Elizabeth Robertson Coombs, librarian at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University. Several documents from this collection have been scanned are available for viewing by clicking on the "Additional Files" below.

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

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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 …

Ua3/8/1 Letter To Thomas Meredith, Wku President's Office - Meredith, John Hager

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Letter to Thomas Meredith from Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer editor John Hager regarding the presidential search. Includes editorial "Martha Layne Collins Not Best Choice for Western."

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 4, No. 1, Wku Journalism

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

• Cobble, Eugene. Jesse Jackson: The Pros & Cons of Chances in '88
• Stewart, Nikita. Scoutchie: Local Barber Pleases Himself, Customers from All Walks of Life
• Richardson, Jeffery. Disease Has Workers Worried Over Health - Corvette Plant
• Butler, Darcie. Secretary Enjoys Work with Judge - Jackie Lively
• Johnson, Felicia. Howard Bailey Cares About People
• Briggs, Andrea. Shirley Malone's Goal is Enhancing Opportunities
• Richardson, Jeffery. Employees Tell Painful Stories
• Rucker, Taisha. Alan Anderson & Civil Rights are Perfect Match
• Butler, Darcie. WKU Lagging but Still Hopes …

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - G Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 140 topics beginning with G ranging from G.I. Bill to Gymnastics.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - D Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 139 topics beginning with D ranging from Dad's Day to Duplication.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - Q-R Topics, Lowell Harrison

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Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 118 topics beginning with Q & R ranging from Qualifications: Teachers to Russian Taught.

The American Liberalism Of Eleanor Roosevelt, Janet Wolfe

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A biographical study of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt was undertaken to explore the various obstacles she was required to overcome as she grew to become an influential figure in the world of liberal politics. During the New Deal years her influence was most visible as she traveled across the country and relayed to her husband the concerns of the average man. As a delegate to the United Nations, after the death of her husband, Eleanor's devotion toward attaining a United Nations which would keep peace among all nations and her ability to carry out tasks in a patient and …

Ua68/8/3 The Student Researcher, Vol. Iii, No. I, Phi Alpha Theta

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Publication of the Eta-Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. This issue includes:

• Bussell, Judy. The Women's Suffrage Movement: 1870-1900
• Davenport, Beverly. RFK and Civil Rights "1961: It Had Only Just Begun"
• Kellems, Brady. The Election Dispute of 1876
• Lega, Mark. A.J.P. Taylor: Gadfly Historian
• Tatum, Raymond. The Hartford Convention: Those "Wise Men of the East"

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 53, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Harris, Roger. Radio Station Expected to Start Operation in August
• Wethington, Jay. Threat of Communist Victory Terrifies Tran My Le
• McNally, Karen. War Orphan Adopts New Kentucky Home – Ut Hobbes
• Lamkins, Mike. Veterans Think Further Aid to Vietnam is a Waste
• Orphan, Father Want to Return to Saigon Someday
• Grocery Delay is Justifiable
• Ombudsman – Energy Cutbacks
• McCubbin, John. Claims Misquote
• Edwards, Terry. Asks Trunk Return
• Vos, Arvin. On Rats and Shrews
• Pease, Edward. Wants Faculty Senate
• Regents to Consider Budget Plan
• Leake, Betsy. …

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

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• McCamish, Jelaine. Plans Put on Hold for Campus Grocery
• Budde, Neil. Rick Kelley Seeks Committee on Activities
• Matteson, Teri. Yes, Religion is Alive and Well on Westerns Campus
• Matteson, Teri. Students Honored at Awards Fete
• Health Careers Day Scheduled
• Steen, Janet. Nursing Students Help as They Learn
• Too Many Have Bled and Died for Vietnam
• Henry, Steve. Participation
• Humpert, Jon. Questions Administration
• Lang, Dave. Seek Support for Inter-Hall Council
• Juett, Patricia. Red River Gorge Walk Planned
• Smith, Robert. Professors are Using Rats to Study Protestant …

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

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Leake, Betsy. Associated Student Government Abandons Plans for Final Concert This Semester
• Day, Mary. Phi Mu, Alpha Kappa Psi Win Top Honors in Greek Week
• Adams, Anne. Nursing Gets Approval to Plan 4-Year Program
• Chances for Vet School at Western Get Snagged
• Prof Wins Award – Robert Martin
• Kentucky Collegiate Veterans Association Elect Officers
• Steve Henry’s Entertainment Plan is Inadequate
• Ombudsman – Dormitory Visitation Policy
• Tolopka, Stephen. Favors Evaluation Change
• Daugherty, Sharon. Canteen, Sand Needed
• Watkins, Allan. Favors Nude Models
• Vogt, Christy. Encourages Involvement
• Segda, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Leake, Betsy. Polls Remain Open as Campaigns End
• Wethington, Jay. John Dean Postpones Lecture Here Until April 29
• Caudill, Tom. Jeff Consolo Says Associated Student Government Needs More Student Involvement
• Faculty Wives Club Name Richard Walker Outstanding Senior
• Sigma Nu and Alpha Xi Delta Win Track Meet
• Music Teacher is Conductor – James Godfrey
• Taylor, Ken. Students Evaluate Teachers, Classes
• Required Library Course Useful; Freshman Orientation Unnecessary
• Harris, Roger. Ombudsman: Publishing Firm’s Politics Draw Complaints
• Stewart, Tony. Critical of Tom Blair
• Whitman, Connie. Likes Steve …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Leake, Betsy. Polls Open Monday to Elect Associated Student Government Officers
• Matteson, Teri. The Tornado: Scars Remain as a Constant Reminder of April 3, 1974
• Coffey, Bob. Getting into the Swim of It
• Bruce, Don Fill in Blanks for Letter to the Editor
• Payne, David. Supports Steve Henry
• Cross, Al. Favors Tom Blair
• Harmon, Frank. Likes Steve Henry
• McCubbin, Mary. Endorses John Butchko
• Day, Mary. for Nancy Wilk
• Butchko, John. Butchko: No Hassles
• Litchfield, Gerry & Jefferson Hartzog. Against John Dean Speech
• Adams, Anne. Activities …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Caudill, Tom. University is Taking Measures to End Bomb Threats
• Leake, Betsy. Primary Election for Associated Student Government is Canceled
• 20-Mile Walkathon Set Tomorrow – Muscular Dystrophy
• Leake, Betsy. Student Government Approves Constitutional Change
• Matteson, Teri. Commuters Lament Missing Campus Activities
• Gregory, Jim. Students May Register to Vote at Courthouse
• Today is Deadline for Adding Bi-Terms
• Threats Defeat Student Interest
• Butchko, John. Criticizes Associated Student Government Coverage
• Wurster, Robert. Annoyed by Cameras
• Adamchak, Donald. Food Stamp Reply
• Omega Psi Phi. the Muscular Dystrophy Charity Walk …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Caudill, Tom. William Buckman Defeats Albert Laird in Rematch – Faculty Regent
• Reynolds, Jim. Jay Keffer Wins Freshman Vote
• Strehl, Mary. Dr. Jim Goodrum is Lone Physician on Staff Student Health Service
• Enrollment Climbs Over 12,000 Mark
• Harris, Roger. Unpaid Tickets May Lead Students to Car Trouble
• Academic Council Hears Proposal for More Student Votes
• Job Interviews Se Next Week
• Reynolds, Jim. Jeff Consolo Tabs Eight for Congress
• Peace Corps Recruiters Due Next Week
• Football Bus Trip May be Cancelled
• Student Patrol: A Good Idea …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 50, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Caudill, Tom & Betsy Leake. Faculty Regent Election Rescheduled
• Crawford, Ricky. City Celebrates State Milestone
• Wethington, Jay. Barefoot Jerry Billed Tonight
• It’s Time for Topper Football Kickoff
• Reynolds, Jim. 11 File for Freshman Offices, Six for Council
• Strehl, Mary. Runoff Will Follow New Rules
• Faculty Regent Confusion Will Actually Bring Order
• Academic Council Race Could Use More Candidates
• Letter from the Editor – Faculty Regent
• Reynolds, Jim. Associated Student Government Passes Two Bills: Two Are Tabled
• Graduate Student Receives Grant – Linda White
• Shirley, Janet. …

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

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

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, …

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. 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 …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ayers, Elaine. No-Hours System Experiences Difficulty
• Western to Honor Ex-Prisoner of War – Ken Fleenor
• Spring Commencement to Feature Gov. Wendell Ford
• Voting Continues Today
• What’s Happening – Sigma Nu, Mass Action Committee, Kappa Sigma, Baptist Student Union, Industrial Education & Technology Club, Kentucky Student Public Interest Research Group
• Beg Your Pardon
• Four Attend National Association of Broadcasters Confab
• Vote Today - Unless You’re Busy or Don’t Want to
• Hatfield, Bob. Supports Pat Long, Glen Jackson, Tom La Civita
• Simpson, Dianna. Defends Kentucky Student Public …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Elmore, Valerie. Freshman is New Miss Western – Kitty Hall
• Upchurch, Cindy. Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Chi Lead Greek Competition
• David Niven Cancels Friday Lecture
• Elam, Jerry. Prisoner of War Returns with No Regrets – Dewey Smith
• Nominations Deadline Set for Faculty Awards
• Madison, Stephanie. Library Misses Material
• Horton, Debye. Sigma Xi to Sponsor Research Conference
• Walk Slated Saturday – March of Dimes
• What’s Happening – Mass Action Committee, Sigma Delta, Kentucky Association of Nursing Students, Melvin Rowe
• Investigate Petitions Before You Sign Them
• Gatton, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Emberton, Gail. Advisement Head Suggests Need for Revised Program – Jerry Wilder
• Steven Russell Heads New Herald Staff
• Cross, Al. Ron Beck Calls Concert Mistake
• Associated Student Government Filing Continues
• Summer Work Study Deadline Set
• Ayers, Elaine. Legal Rights Committee Schedules Symposium
• Food Facilities Close for Break
• Elam, Jerry. Assault Rate Rises as Number of Female Hitchhikers Increases
• What’s Happening – Mountain Laurel, Student National Education Association, English Club, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Concert Band Opens Season
• Lucas, John. Editor Finds Year Valuable Experience
• Beavers, Daniel. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cross, Al. Survey Shows that Money is the Root of All Entertainment
• Ayers, Elaine. Well-Traveled Buckminster Fuller to Speak Here Tuesday
• Lawrence, Fred. Tenure: Who Qualifies?
• Educational TV Department Begins ‘Noon Show’
• Correspondence List Available
• Entertainment Needs Help
• IRS Knows Smart Fifth Graders
• Ezedi, Onyebuchi. Congratulates Queen – Miss Black Western
• Stinson, Susan. Advocates Amnesty
• Brownlee, Tim. Western Prepares for Grand Opera
• What’s Happening – Environmental Committee, Zeta Phi Beta, ROTC, Hardin Planetarium, Mass Action Committee, Sigma Nu
• Music Teachers Sponsor Guest Pianist Sunday – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No 39, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lawrence, Fred. Dero Downing Cites Tenure as ‘Sound Concept’
• Students Comment on Entertainment
• Madison, Stephanie. Miss Black Western Crowned – Antoninette Wearren
• Caudill, Tom. University Adopts 4-Year I.D.S
• Lawrence, Fred. Feminist Claims Sex Discrimination – Cheryl Fields
• Check Cashing Leaves Students Out in Cold
• What Price Amnesty? – Draft Dodgers
• Mickle, George. Resents Leo Peckenpaugh’s View
• Flora, Stephen. Resents Matching Dents
• Spinks, Martha. Tour Shakes Class’ Stereotype – Western State Hospital
• John Warren Oakes’ Painting Shown at Clinic
• Pocket Billiard Champion to Present Exhibitions – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Elam, Jerry. Black Studies
• Dillingham, Jed. Voter Re-Registration Begins
• Madison, Stephanie. National Pageant Highlights Year for Miss Black Western – Beverly Williams
• Madison, Stephanie. Competition for 1973 Title Draws Eight Contestants
• Cross, Al. Stevie Wonder was Wondrous
• Cross, Al. Jazz Duo Impresses Crowd with Music – Mitchell-Ruff Duo
• Ayers, Elaine & Scott Johnston. Lion in Winter Roars with Passion
• What’s Happening – Mathematics, Pi Mu Epsilon, Geology Club, Modern Languages
• Glad to See POWs, but Still Miss Draft Dodgers – Prisoners of War
• Martin, Charles. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Ayers, Elaine. Emergency Care Called ‘Proper’ by Health Service Head – Raymond Wesley
• Hurley, Jean, et al. Few Attend Associated Student Government Symposiums
• Concerts Set Tonight
• Merrill, Bonnie. The Groundhog Knows What Weather Lurks
• Beg Your Pardon
• What’s Happening – Alpha Kappa Psi
• Flood of Information Not Expected After Trial - Watergate
• Clark, M.B. Expects Perspective
• Smith, Edward. Congratulates Herald
• Gowen, Bobby, et al. Complains About Parking
• Elmore, Valerie. Miss Western Contest Entry Forms Are Ready
• Keen Hall Fire Causes Minor Damage
• Madison, Stephanie. Miss …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Johnston, Scott. CLEP Tests Save Students Time, Money
• Pence, Carter. Federal Appeals Court to Rule on Associated Student Government-Sponsored ‘Fly’ Suit
• Dillingham, Jed. Heat Plant Operating on Oil Instead of Gas
• Rain or Shine
• Two Concerts Slated Friday
• Herald, Talisman Applicants Taken
• Candidates Need Entry Forms – Sweetheart Ball
• Western Gets Grant – National Science Foundation
• Cross, Al. Policeman Sheds Stereotype
• Spinks, Martha. Appliance Dealers Attend Management Workshop
• Dental Clinic Invites Patients
• Finance Methods Debatable
• Can Faith Bumps, Too?
• Wilkins, David. Student National Education Association …