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Great Americans Series: Dr. Ralph Bunche, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Dr. Ralph Bunche Commemorative Stamp - Great Americans Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Dr. Ralph Bunche. First issued January 12, 1982.

Marcus Garvey And The Philosophy Of Black Pride, Sophia Teresa Skyers

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The anomalous position of black people in the United States, following the first World War, set the stage for the arrival of marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Originally formed in Jamaica in 1914, Garvey transported the UNIA to the United States as the war was drawing to a close, and quickly rose to popularity as black people responded positively to Garvey and his movement.

Centered around the philosophy of black pride, Garvey’s movement set out to give black people a sense of worthiness in their race and colour. He gave expression to the frustrations of black people …

Great Americans Series: Dr. Charles Drew, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational page for Dr. Charles Drew Commemorative Stamp - Great Americans Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Dr. Charles Drew. First issued June 3, 1981.

Black Heritage Stamp Series: Whitney Moore Young, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Whitney Moore Young Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Whitney Moore Young. First issued January 30, 1981, stamp No. 139 in a series.

First Day Of Issue Ceremony Program, Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Commemorative Stamp, United States Postal Service

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Program for Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Commemorative Stamp, First Day of Issue ceremony, held at The New York Hilton, New York, New, York. Includes stamp and first day issued postmark. Date: January 30, 1981

Black Heritage Stamp Series: Benjamin Banneker, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Benjamin Banneker Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Benjamin Banneker. First issued February 15, 1980, stamp No. 124 in a series.

First Day Of Issue Ceremony Program, Benjamin Banneker Commemorative Stamp, United States Postal Service

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Program for Benjamin Banneker Commemorative Stamp, First Day of Issue ceremony, held at Asbury United Methodist Church, Annapolis, Maryland. Includes stamp and first day issued postmark. Date: February 15, 1980

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Blacks In Norfolk Virginia During The 1930'S, Norma Cromwell Fields

History Theses & Dissertations

This thesis analyzes the experience of blacks in Norfolk, Virginia, during the Depression decade of the 1930's. It emphasizes the problems blacks faced in an era of rising unemployment and entrenched segregation. The study uses a variety of tables to show comparatively high rates of' disease, joblessness, and crime along with related discrimination in pay and in the distribution of public and private funds for humanitarian purposes.

Using a wide variety of primary sources, including personal interviews, the study examines a variety of subjects. In addition to portraying the plight of the black population, the thesis discusses the role of …

Black Heritage Stamp Series: Martin Luther King, Jr., United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Martin Luther King, Jr. First issued January 13, 1979, stamp No. 106 in a series.

Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Stamp Ceremony Program And Stamp, United States Postal Service

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Program for Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Stamp Ceremony held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia on January 13, 1979. Includes First Day of Issue stamp and postmark.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Fish, Tim. Televised Game May Bring $73,000
• Malone, Roger. Performer’s Juggling, Tricks Entertain Crowds of Students – Don Lehn
• Judd, Alan. Regents Will Decide Minority Issue
• Stevens, Vickie. Continuing Education Provides Workshops
• Regents Should Appoint Minority Representative
• Attendance May Decide Future TV Coverage Here
• Zimmerman, Steven. Sets Writer Straight
• Jackson, Victor. Thanks Campaign Help
• Platt, Thomasine & Lynne Dixon. Criticizes Christy Vogt Letter
• Ealy, Cindy. Responds to Christy Vogt Letter
• Parson, David. Angry Over Concert
• Beshear, Tom. Advance Registration Set
• Heat on in All Campus …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hancock, Catherine, Judd, Alan. Blacks Ask Committee Representation
• Young, Monte. Western Could Use Contacts to Hire Blacks, Teachers Say
• Eblen, Tom. Dero Downing Objects to Boundary
• Judd, Alan. 8 Running for Screening Position
• State Internships Available
• Associated Student Government Ducks Chance to Represent
• Armstrong, Bryan. In Exile: Homecoming Acts’ Top-40 Should Be Banned
• Buck, Sheila. Endorses Candidate – Daryl Hancock
• Harry, Gerry. Criticizes Associated Student Government
• Galloway, Amy. Between Giggles Campus Kids Say the Darndest Things
• Holman, Connie. Lab Aids Students with English Classes
• Fish, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 54, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Young, Monte. Western Having Trouble Hiring Minority Teachers
• Judd, Alan. Alumni Named to Committee
• Malone, Roger. 50 Students Still Waiting for Grants
• Clerical Job Applicants Must Take Skills Test
• Hall Olympics Start Sunday
• Young, Monte. Use, Cost Limit Hours at Library
• Childers, Shawn. Lack of Cash Keeps Commuter on Road
• Baird, Nancy. Clarifies Position – Chi Omega
• Hancock, Connie. House for Greeks a Costly Reality
• Hancock, Catherine. Faculty, Student Women Back ERA, Support Candidates through Caucus
• Frederick, Elise. ‘How I’ Swings, But at Times Wobbles …

Afro-American History Interpretation At Selected National Parks, Joseph Harris

History Department Publications

The basic objectives of this project were to evaluate the authenticity of the historical resources which document the heritage of Afro-Americans at specified National Park Service (NPS) sites, to determine the effectiveness of the presentations of that heritage at those sites, to ascertain the quality of the interpretive personnel, to explore ways of improving the relationship between the sites and local Afro-American individuals and groups, and to make recommendations to the National Park Service.

Black Heritage Stamp Series: Harriet Tubman, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Harriet Tubman Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Harriet Tubman. First issued February 1, 1978, stamp No. 92 in a series.

Ua35/2/4 Meeting Minutes, Wku Committee Of Staff Deans

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Meeting regarding committee procedures and university lecture series.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 60, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Clifton, Barbara. New Law Provides Access to Salaries
• Oder, Kelly. Freshmen Register for Fall Semester
• McAfee, Gene. Junior Scholars Program Attracts Top High School Students
• 2 Regents’ Terms Expire Before July 10 Meeting – Gerald Edds, Chalmer Embry
• Talisman to Arrive Around August 1
• Hurst, Terri. Jim Wayne Miller Cited for Creativity
• Kueber, Pam. Tom Coohill Lauded for Research
• Boggs, Mike. Faye Carroll Named Most Productive
• Teachers Take to Motorbikes in Workshop
• Five Student Journalists Receive Scholarships
• Teacher Corps Gets Grant
• Hesch, Nancy. 6 RMS …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 59, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Leake, Betsy. Steve Henry’s Role Required Balancing Regent Associated Student Government Jobs
• 1,876 to Receive Degrees
• Halicks, Richard. Talisman Delivery Delayed; Books to Be Mailed in Summer
• Minton, Don. English Pass-Fail Exam Tests for Sheer Illiteracy
• Budde, Neil. Slow Progress, Politics Mark Year’s Passing
• Bruce, Don. Alleged Humorist Bids Farewell
• Harralson, Hearne. Married Housing Ignored
• Obranowicz, Charlie. Concert Setup Questioned
• Gaines, Kim. James Taylor was Repetitive
• Volunteer Finds Time for Child’s Play – Bill White
• Cash, Terry. 4 Departments to Move by Fall – Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 58, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mami, Alfina. Board of Regents Approve Record Budget, Personnel Changes
• Hohman, Pat. Charley Farley Going Hearse-Class to Get a Smile
• Shanklin, Tip. Evening with James Taylor Well Spent
• Scholarship Plan Praiseworthy
• Bruce, Don. Aberrations
• Vogt, Christy. Seeks Student Input
• Ribar, Richard. Concert Crowd Noisy
• Budde, Neil. Analogous: Campaign Columnists Compete
• Wildman, Judy. AIESEC Group Receives 4 Foreign Job Internships
• 12 Cheerleaders Selected
• Halicks, Richard. Faculty Regent Reviews Year of Board Action – William Buckman
• Lyons, Cindy. Interhall Council Files Discrimination Claims
• 19 Night Clerk Spots …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 57, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. Legislative Assistant Finds Experience Enlightening – Bill Hanes
• James Taylor Performance Will Be Tonight
• Halicks, Richard. College Inn Fate in Hands of Housing & Urban Development
• Ribar, Richard. New Regulations Check Veterans’ Use of Benefits
• Ribar, Richard. Off-The-Cuff Remarks Highlight Truman Capote Lecture
• Phone Listings not Mandatory
• Set Clocks Ahead One Hour Sunday
• Longer Hours on Campus Are Needed in Summer
• Budde, Neil. Campaign Year Tests Credibility of Press
• Ayre, Tom. Quiet Desperation, Overwhelming Complacency
• Mami, Alfina. New Associated Student Government Congressmen, Officers …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 56, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Cash, Terry & Richard Ribar. Surveys Show Students Favor Liberalized Visitation
• Minton, Don. Special Olympic Athletes’ Specialty Lies in Their Attitude
• James Taylor to Play in Free Concert Friday
• Schneider Hall Renovation Delayed
• Halicks, Richard. United Black Greeks Get Recognition
• Truman Capote Lecture Set Tomorrow
• Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program is Funded
• Commendation Wasn’t Oversight
• Randle, Lela. Bicentennial Commemorates 200 Years of Black Struggle
• Obranowicz, Charlie. Thanks Volunteers
• Henry, Steve. Associated Student Government Overly Criticized
• Levy, Marc. Questions Training
• Coffin, Donald. Comment – Phil Ochs’ …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hohman, Pat. College Students Face Rising Costs
• Mami, Alfina. Student Activities Committee Charter Changes to Be Considered by Associated Student Government
• Help Cry Gets Results – Lagrada Smalling
• Associated Student Government Plans Activities Grand Finale
• Special Olympics is Tomorrow
• Faculty Votes to Fill Seats on Academic Council
• Departments Should Offer Preregistration to Students
• Energy Shows Its Hand with Earth Week Fest
• Glaser, Joseph. English Professor Challenges Coverage of CLEP Survey Results
• McNally, David. Responds to William Comb’s Letter
• Goodwin, Barbie. Rape Prevention Expert Uses Humor …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lyons, Cindy. Study Shows CLEP Students Perform Well in Class
• Mami, Alfina. Charges Against Steve Henry Are Withdrawn by Tom Blair
• Chism, Pat. Modern Craftsman Creates Emotions with Stained Glass – David Johns
• Earth Wee, Festival Begins Today
• Special Olympics Still Needs Helpers
• Landscaping is Planned at Former Sit of L&M
• Council on Public Higher Education Meeting to be at Eastern Kentucky University
• Time and Money Saved Still Make CLEP Beneficial
• Bruce, Don. Aberrations
• Calico, Paul. Defends Greek Voters
• Saunders, Gene. Yellow Journalism
• Hohman, Pat. …

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

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

• Hohman, Pat. Television: Is it Pain or Pleasure?
• Mami, Alfina. Christy Vogt Wins Election
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Acquits Gerard Faulk
• Jimmy Carter Refuses to Speak Here
• Government Prof Publishes Book – Edward Kearney
• Bomb Threats Create Delays
• Vogt, Christy. Winner Says Thanks
• Daniel, Austin, et al. Library Problems
• Guffey, Charles. Wants Dorm Changes
• Combs, William. The Greek Bloc
• Evans, John. Thanks Supporters
• Roeber, Randy. Nagging Recruiters
• Cash, Terry. Earth Week Festival to Include Films, Concert, Speeches
• Air Force Officer to Speak Monday – …

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

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

• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Officers’ Scholarships Among Highest in State
• Voting Under Way for Associated Student Government Positions
• Governor Appoints Two Regents – William Kuegel, Ronald Sheffer
• Band to Play at the Kentucky Derby
• Tom Blair: Improve Overall States of Associated Student Govenment
• John Evans: Adequate Representation Lacking
• Three Speakers to Discuss Grants
• Minton, Don. Rick Kelly Running on Past Performance
• Minton, Don. Bob Tackett Pledges to Improve Concerts
• Budde, Neil. Conservative Decisions May End with McCormack Term
• Halicks, Richard. Rookies at the Road …

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

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

• Mami, Alfina. Bruce Smith, Christy Vogt Survive as 527 Cast Ballots
• Caudill, Tom. Cold Checks Increasing Service Charge Possible
• Making an Impression – Ted Mack Amateur Hour
• Cash, Terry. Palms Reveal Character of Administrator’s Clients – Jack Sagabiel
• Mears, Teresa. Class Breaks Are Extended
• WKYU-FM to Broadcast Debate
• Herald, Talisman Taking Application
• Court Record
• Cash, Terry. Profs Make Predictions Races – John Parker, Joseph Uveges
• Hohman, Pat. Organizations Form as Kentucky Primary Nears
• Longer Breaks Are Needed Between All Class Periods
• Student Apathy Could Kill …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Primary Voting Today
• Hohman, Pat. Larry Powell: Leadership Key
• Minton, Don. Bruce Smith: Liberal Policy
• Mami, Alfina. Christy Vogt: Associated Student Government is Real Issue
• Minton, Don. Book-Selling Company Draws Students’ Praise and Criticism
• Court Record
• Greeks Raise $8,100 for Muscular Dystrophy
• Journalist to Lecture Tonight – Harrison Salisbury
• Campus Job Applications Due
• Academic Council Secrecy Violates Democratic Values
• Greek Fund-Raising Commendable
• Bruce, Don. I’m not in the Race
• Clark, Don & Edwin Scott. Mandingo of no Value
• Burns, Dan & David Witt. Endorse Larry …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Adams, Anne. Revised Policy Cuts Withdrawal Period
• Garner, Laura. Married Students Cross the Threshold to Tougher Life
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Begins Hearings in Gerard Faulk Impeachment Case
• Associated Student Government Candidates to Speak Sunday
• Journalist to Lecture Here Tuesday Night – Harrison Salisbury
• Sen. Charles Mathias Will Speak at Privacy Seminar Here
• Amateur Show Deadline Today
• David Frye Cancels Performance
• Faculty Senate Should Avoid Pitfalls Experienced by Associated Student Government
• Halicks, Richard. Polls May be Real Answer to Associated Student Government Publicity-Mongers
• Baker, …