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Contemporary Militant Black Humor, Daryl Cumber Dance

English Faculty Publications

Witnessing the continued plight of their black brothers in America, noting the continued strength of racism in this country, and discouraged by the slowness and ineffectiveness of integration, they have become frustrated and completely disillusioned with the promise of American democracy. If Paul Laurence Dunbar might be said to reflect in some of his works the accommodationist views of the leading black spokesman of his times, Booker T. Washington; and if Langston Hughes might generally be viewed as advocating the thoughtful, rational methods of Martin Luther King and the N.A.A.C.P. with their disciplined social protest and their optimistic faith in …

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: The Unity Of Diversity, Vol. 51, Part 1, Wku Student Affairs

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1974 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-233.

• It Could Have Been a Real Blast – Registration, Moving In
• To Live or Not to Live In a Dorm: That Was the Question
• Married Housing Still a Problem
• Unwinding the Ways
• Tradition! - Cherry Hall
• Dedication of Ivan Wilson Center Marks Fine Arts Renaissance
• Homecoming 1973
• We Just Didn’t Play No Ball . . . Football
• Did Entertainment Provide For Your Needs?
• Lectures: Impeachment, Bent Keys & Vampires
• Associated Student Government Revamps Entire Organizational Structure
• The Campus Year in Context: National & International Affairs
• Black History Week: Helping America Understand
• Fine Arts Festival
• Spinks, …

Ua12/2/7 Npc Newsletter, Wku Panhellenic Council

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the Panhellenic Council.

Ua12/2/7 Npc Newsletter, Wku Panhellenic Council

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about the Panhellenic Council.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Ayers, Elaine & Scott Johnston. Voting Continues for Student Government Offices
• Johnston, Scott. English Department Will Consider Report Favoring Discontinuing CLEP
• Martin, Lee. Marlow Cook Says He Was Victimized
• Belasco, Janet. Contest Called Illegal Lottery – Spring Get Away
• Wendell Ford Names New Regents
• Artists to Observe Bicentennial
• Greek Week Concludes
• Number of Votes Most Important Item Today
• Unenforceable Election Rules Must Be Rewritten, and Soon
• Yater, Steve. Associated Student Government President Yater Defends His Administration in Letter
• Avery, Napoleon. New Fad?
• Sadler, Ken. Commends …

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 …

Chapel Transcript: February 22, 1974 - "Blackness And Christianity" Bishop G.O. Patterson, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Chapel AV & Transcripts

This is a transcript of a chapel service from February 22, 1974 on the campus of Oral Roberts University. The guest speaker is Bishop G.O. Patterson of the Churches of God Christ, the largest Pentecostal denomination in North America. Also in attendance is Bishop Charles E. Blake, presiding bishop of California. Oral Roberts invited Bishop Patterson in honor of "Negro History Week".

Bishop Patterson's topic was "blackness and Christianity." He discusses the idea that Christianity is not a "white man's religion" as some in his day were saying. He traces the historic roots of Christianity into Africa, through Church history …

Chapel Transcript: February 20, 1974 - Bob Goodwin Black Heritage Week, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Chapel AV & Transcripts

This is chapel transcript from "Black Awareness Week" held on February 20, 1974 on the campus of Oral Roberts University. The Speaker is Robert (Bob) Goodwin. Goodwin was born in Tulsa and a graduate of Oral Roberts University. Goodwin was the editor of his father''s newspaper, the Oklahoma Eagle, an African American newspaper in Tulsa. He also worked in the President George H.W. Bush administration.

In Memoriam Of The Late Eartha Mary Magdalene White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Program for Eartha White's funeral service held at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Miss White: deceased on Friday January 18, 1974, internment was in Old City Cemetery, Jacksonville Florida.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Johnston, Scott & Elaine Ayers. ‘Not by Bread Alone’ Can Be an Expensive Philosophy, Survey Shows
• Kroeger, Mark. Low Response Still Plagues BEOG Plan
• McCoy, Morris. Seals, Crofts open Spring Entertainment
• Cross, Al. Power Rate Increase Is Contested by City
• Applications for College Heights Herald Due Monday
• Two WKU Profs Named to Transit Study Panel – James Davis & Joe Bush
• Afro-American Club Formed; Several Activities Are Planned
• Students Defer Judgment on College Heights Herald Questionnaire
• Yater, Steven. Football Team Commended
• Stith, Albert. Mandatory Housing …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events of 1974.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 44, No. 3, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Dickey, Debbie. Associate Programs Expand
• Harriington, Drew. The Humanities Teaching the Whole Man
• Kentucky's Heritage Homecoming '74
• Conway, Sheila. Alumni Physicians Hold Reunion
• Armstrong, Don. Falter Never - Live Forever, Mary Frances Bradley
• Bowling Green Business University in 1955-56
• Downing, Dero. A Foundation for Excellence
• Martin, Jerry. Tribute to Dr. Lank - L.Y. Lancaster
• Downing, Dero. Strength in Faculty
• Armstrong, Don. Where the Spirit Originates
• Lippo, Carolyn. A Student's Tribute to NGT: Nelle Gooch Travelstead
• The Gallery - Bill Mounce photographs
• McCubbin, Mary. 30 Years on the Team - Herman Walton
• Madison, Stephanie. …

Ua3/4/9 Presidential Scrapbook V, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU faculty, staff, events and sports for period August 1973 through January 1974 compiled by the president's office.

Ua19/17/1/4 1974 Hilltopper Football, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Overview of 1973 results and 1974 season.

Ua19/17/1/4 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Media guide for the 1974 football season.

Newsclipping, Fletcher Building Nears Reality

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

News clipping: New state building to be built in Tallahassee, Florida, will be named for Duncan U. Fletcher, a former mayor and U.S. senator. Florida Times-Union. Date: 1974

Music Festival 97th Birthday Celebration Of Eartha Mary Magdalene White Program

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Program: Music Festival, 97th birthday celebration of Eartha M. M. White, Little Theatre, Civic Auditorium, Jacksonville, Florida. Date: November 8, 1973.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Wood, Willson. He Did Not Teach Art - He Taught People - Ivan Wilson
• Dixon, Frances. Russell Miller - Benevolent Despot of Western Theatre
• The Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts
• Conway, Sheila. For New Center . . . A Fine Arts Send-Off - Ivan Wilson Hall
• Hackney, Karen & Richard Hackney. Soaring in '77: Satellite Research
• Branham, Judy. Homecoming 1973
• Conway, Sheila. Music, By Gemini! - Gemini 15
• Given, Ed. For More Than A-Mews-ment - Marvin Mews
• Dunn, Thomas. WKU Professors Complete International TV Research
• Remember 1966-67
• Pomp, …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events of Fall 1973.

• Alpha Phi Omega
• Ball, Donna
• Bottoms, Glena
• Bryan, Sandy
• Busher, Dennis
• Callis, Susan
• Carr, Diane
• Carr, Elmer
• Crawford, Carroll
• Dant, Tina
• Davis, Amanda
• Davis, Rose
• Delafield Girls Club
• Durbin, Carla
• Galloway, Jeannie
• Gerard, Theresa
• Good, Francis
• Good, Warren
• Howels, Mike
• Hubbard, Paula
• Hutchins, Suzanne
• King, Mike
• Lightfoot, Barb
• Marsh, Charles
• Marsh, Valerie
• Marshall, Judy
• Morgan, Dianne
• Nugent, Kathy
• Patterson, Diane
• Patterson, James
• Reynolds, Nancy
• Rust, Judy
• Smith, Vickie
• Spencer, Dale
• Stersman, Joelynn
• Stinnett, Leigh
• Ware, Kathy
• Wilborn, Connie
• Williams, Allison
• Wuertz, Dave

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 53, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Primary Candidates Advance in Yesterday’s Light Voting
• United Black Students Elects Mark Turner to Presidency
• Registration Deadline Nears
• Cross, Al. ‘This Train Got the Disappearing Railroad Blues’
• Potter Hall Is Vacant for Third Consecutive Year
• Talisman Looks for Notables
• Housing Discussed
• Crawley, Clyde. Leon Russell Goes Country … ‘Most Honest’ Album This Year
• Merrill, Bonnie. Bill Monroe Shows Skill
• Merrill, Bonnie. … ‘Right Good Boy Gone Bad’ – Leon Russell
• Class Offices Become Campus Anachronisms
• Barnhart, Diana. Wants Women’s Rights
• Wilhelms, Kip. Criticizes Drug Article …

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Little Of The Old . . . Little Of The New, Vol. 50, Part 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1973 Talimsan yearbook pp. 262-end.

Organizations – continued:

• Alpha Delta Pi Wins Softball & Speed-a-Way
• Five Alpha Gamma Rho’s In Associated Students
• Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Sponsor Two Benefit Programs
• Alpha Omicron Pi’s Win 500 Four Years in a Row
• Alpha Phi Alpha’s Are 3^rd in Overall GPA
• Alpha Tau Omega’s Collect for Cerebral Palsy
• Delta Sigma Theta Holds Talent Show
• Thirteeners Celebrate 34^th Western Year – Delta Tau Delta
• Kappa Alpha Psi’s Have Top Grade Averages
• Kappa Delta’s Win Greek Sing, Spirit Derby
• Three Kappa Sigma’s Win National Award
• Lambda Chi’s Win Spring Sing 6 of 7 Years …

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, …

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

WKU Administration Documents

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 …

Booker T. Washington High School Desegregation Announcement, Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts Speeches and Addresses

In 1973, Booker T. Washington became a pilot school for desegregation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On April 10, 1973, Oral Roberts issued a statement in support of the "future of Washington High School" and the "voluntary efforts to integrate" the families of Tulsa. Roberts declared, "We all hope and pray that we all can get together and that is will be more than an experiment, it will be something living in the midst of all of us that demonstrates our real sincere feelings of brotherhood."