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Samuel Brannan: An Historical Play, Reed Davidson Turnbow

Theses and Dissertations

The play, Samuel Brannan, is the final result of a careful study of the history of Samuel Brannan. The information which has been selected to serve as the base for the plot was gleaned from the works of historians, letters written by Samuel, and individual journals. Although license has been taken with historical facts by the playwright in order to make this play theatrical, the play is based upon authentic happenings.
The play is concerned with the events of Brannan's life, his unusual successes, and subsequent failures. It also treats his character, his attitudes, his beliefs, and the factors which …

Two Fifes And A Drum Poster, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Theatre Posters 1970 - 1980

Poster for the University of Southern Maine and Maine Bicentennial Commission production of Two Fifes and a Drum.

Dimensions: 16" x 22"

Dance In The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1830-1940, Karl E. Wesson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to compile a history of dance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1830 to 1940.
The following subproblems have been investigated:
1. What was the history of dance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
2. What was the philosophy of dance in the LDS Church?
3. What were the dance forms, music, and attire in dance within the LDS church?
4. What was the contribution of the LDS Church towards the preservation of folk dances in America?

Oral History Interview: William Allen Cross, William Allen Cross

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

In his interview, William Allen Cross discusses Prohibition and bootlegging in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Cross was a theater manager for the Keith Albee Theater (referred to as the State Theater) in Huntington, WV. Although he did not make moonshine, he was a buyer during Prohibition. He discusses how bootleggers sold their whiskey and provides locations for stills. Mr. Cross also focuses on how to make moonshine, whiskey, and wine. He reminiscences about “the Strip” between 10^th and 11^th Streets in Huntington, WV, that served from 1925-1945 as a red-light, gambling, and bootlegging district. In the audio clip …

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 …

Nathan And Ruth Hale: People, Producers, Playwrights, Performers, Sheryl Lee Wilson

Theses and Dissertations

In this study the following hypotheses are examined: 1. Nathan and Ruth Hale have made significant contributions to the L.D.S. Church and to the theatre; 2. The theatres operated by the Hales have demonstrated that it is possible and profitable to run a theatre in accordance with L.D.S. Church standards and ideals; 3. Theatre of this type has an audience, and in fact, is demanded by communities; 4. Artists in the theatre can be a forceful missionary tool for the Church.
The following methods were used to ascertain this information: the Hales, actors, directors, and members of the community were …

Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook Iii, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1971 through August 1972 compiled by the president's office.

Letter From A.M. Day To Minor Rootes, A. M. Day

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from A.M. Day, Station Manager at the Portland International Jetport, to Minor Rootes concerning coupons for a missed flight connection on July 20, 1971.

Letter From Minor Rootes To Jerome Coray, Minor Rootes

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Minor Rootes to Colonel Jerome Coray, the director of USO Shows with mention of reports and other business documents from the 1970-1971 Gorham State College USO Tour. Also enclosed is an itemized list of expenditures from the tour.

Letter From William J. Macleod To Minor Rootes, William J. Macleod

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Acting President of the University of Maine Portland-Gorham to Minor Rootes sharing the appraisals from the USO Tour.

Letter From Chesteen A. Smith To The University Of Maine Portland-Gorham, Chesteen A. Smith

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from USAF Lieutenant Colonel Chesteen A. Smith to the University of Maine Portland-Gorham thanking the Gorham Stage College Treehouse Players for their USO performance in Hofn, Iceland.

Letter And Report From J.L. Holcomb To Kenneth T. H. Brooks, J. L. Holcomb

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from USAF First Lieutenant J. L. Holcomb to University of Maine Portland-Gorham President Kenneth T. H. Brooks with a report on the Gorham State College Treehouse Players performance of Carnival at Thule Airforce Base in Greenland during the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

Report On 1970-1971 Uso Tour By Minor Rootes, Minor Rootes

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

A report by Minor Rootes on the University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre USO Tour of Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland, and Iceland.

The Fantasticks Program From The 1970-1971 Uso Tour, Gorham State College

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Libretto by Tom Jones Music by Harvey L. Schmidt

Letter From Ramon Figueroa To Minor Rootes, Ramon Figueroa

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

A letter from Ramon Figueroa, Administrative Assitant of USO Shows, to Minor Rootes concerning per diem payment from the Gorham State College 1970-1971 USO Tour.

Uso Shows Daily Reports, Gorham State College

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Daily reports of the 1970-1971 Gorham State College USO Tour from June 15, 1971 through July 21, 1971.

Letter From Harold I. Hansen To Minor Rootes, Harold I. Hansen

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from Harold I. Hansen to Minor Rootes about the proposed production for the USO Tour, Carnival.

Letter From Kenneth T.H. Brooks To Colonel Jerome Coray, Kenneth T.H. Brooks

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from University of Maine Portland-Gorham President Kenneth T.H. Brooks to Colonel Jerome Coray formalizing the acceptance of the Gorham State College Theatre Department to the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

News From Uso Shows Press Release, Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Press release announcing colleges accepted for the 1970-1971 USO Tour.

Memo From Judy Story, Director Of Publicity, Uso Shows, Judy Story Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Memo accompanying press releases for college shows selected for USO Shows for the 1970-1971 tour.

Letter To Minor Rootes From Judy Story, Director Of Publicity, Uso Shows, Judy Story Uso Shows

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter establishing contact for publicity for USO Shows. Envelope included.

Letter To University President Kenneth T. H. Brooks From Harold I. Hansen, Chairman Of Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring, Harold I. Hansen

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

No abstract provided.

Letter From Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring Committee To Gorham State College, Aeta-Uso Overseas Touring Committee

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

Letter from AETA-USO Overseas Touring Committee formally announcing the schools chosen for the 1970-1971 USO Tour for the United States Department of Defense.

Blank Report On Overseas Tour Form, Uso Tours

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

A blank Report on Overseas Tour Form stamped with Harold I. Hansen's contact information.

Orientation For Entertainers Preparing To Tour Military Installations In The Northeast Area, Recreation Services Division, Headquarters Eighth Air Force

AETA-USO Overseas Tour 1970-1971

An orientation packet prepared for USO Tour entertainers by the Recreation Division of the USAF from 1970.

Ua68 Development Of The Potter College Of Liberal Arts, Wku Potter College Of Arts & Letters

WKU Administration Documents

A history of the development of WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters from 1906 to 1969. Includes information regarding the departments of art, English, foreign languages, history, music, speech and theatre.

Ua68/17/2 The Star-Spangled Girl!, Wku Western Players

WKU Administration Documents

Program for WKU Western Players' production of The Star-Spangled Girl!

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 48, No. 12-Z251, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletics and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Duff, Ardeth. Library to Try Longer Hours
• Barton, Gail. Experimental Theater Presents Sartre's Exploration of Hell
• Duff, Ardeth & Gail Barton. Miss America Marilyn Van Derbur Visit
• Shoplifting Costly to All-Merchants, Buyers, Lifters
• Wreath Lighting Ceremony Billed Tuesday Night
• Western Players to Present 'Star Spangled Girl'
• Christopher DiBella, Booked for Drugs
• Barton, Gail. Written Request Required for Undergrad Deferment
• Lecture Series Lags with Dull Speakers
• Greeks Show No Sense in November Nonsense
• Trite Learning Submerges Goal of Educational Process
• Connelly, Linda. Associated Students Judicial Council Hearing Cases
• Tucker, Bruce. …

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding Russell Miller.

Ua11/2 Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Stephen Foster Memorial

WKU Administration Documents

Press release announcing Sara Melton as participant in Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair auditions at Stephen Foster Memorial.