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The Demorest Contest: Prohibition Leader In Conversation With Wctu And Martha Mcmillan, Grace E. Kohler May 2022

The Demorest Contest: Prohibition Leader In Conversation With Wctu And Martha Mcmillan, Grace E. Kohler

Martha McMillan Research Papers

This essay explains the history of the Demorest Contest and connects it to Martha McMillan and her journals. The Demorest Contest was a temperance advocacy event run by William Jennings Demorest and the Women's Christian Temperance Union that encouraged youths to pledge to Prohibition.


Ua3/10/1 Investiture Address, Timothy C. Caboni Apr 2018

Ua3/10/1 Investiture Address, Timothy C. Caboni

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by Dr. Timothy Caboni upon his installation as president of WKU.


Masonic-The Greatness And Antiquity Of Free Masonry, Charles C. Chapman Oct 2014

Masonic-The Greatness And Antiquity Of Free Masonry, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

These are notes for a speech Chapman gave addressing the topic of freemasonry.


Masonic-The Meaning Of Free Masonry, Charles C. Chapman Oct 2014

Masonic-The Meaning Of Free Masonry, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

Here are the text and notes of a speech given by Chapman addressing the principles and foundations of freemasonry - among them wisdom, beauty, strength, morality, equality, and rectitude of life.


Ua3/8/8 President's Office-Meredith Speech File, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua3/8/8 President's Office-Meredith Speech File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Speeches written and delivered by Thomas Meredith.


Ua3/4/7 President's Office-Downing - Speech File, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua3/4/7 President's Office-Downing - Speech File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Speeches delivered by Dero Downing at various functions.


Ua3/1/4 President's Office-Cherry Speeches & Publications, Wku Archives Jan 2010

Ua3/1/4 President's Office-Cherry Speeches & Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Addresses, chapel talks, notes and educational and political speeches written and delivered by Henry Hardin Cherry and others typed on loose leaf pages. There are also quotations, reports, wills, correspondence and a political cartoon. Many items have no attribution as to author or source. Other authors include A.C. Burton, A.W. Mell, Mattie McLean and J.S. Dickey. Some items are repeated throughout the series and others have been edited. Volume 5 has been digitized for use by researchers.


Ua3/3/2 President's Office-Thompson Speech File, Wku Archives Jan 2010

Ua3/3/2 President's Office-Thompson Speech File, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Speeches written and delivered by WKU President Kelly Thompson at various events.


Ua3/7/5 The Inauguration Address, Samuel Kern Alexander Dec 1986

Ua3/7/5 The Inauguration Address, Samuel Kern Alexander

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by Kern Alexander upon his installation as WKU president.


Ua3/3 Society Of Discontent, Kelly Thompson Oct 1975

Ua3/3 Society Of Discontent, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by former WKU President Kelly Thompson to the Third District Education Association meeting in 1975. Includes note cards and speech.


Ua3/3 The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Known, Kelly Thompson Nov 1972

Ua3/3 The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Known, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech by Kelly Thompson regarding Henry Cherry possibly delivered at a Founders Day event.


Ua3/3 A Thing Called Spirit, Kelly Thompson Aug 1971

Ua3/3 A Thing Called Spirit, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Note cards and speech delivered at Eastern Kentucky University's commencement by WKU President Kelly Thompson.


Ua3/3 National Association Of College & University Attorneys Speech, Kelly Thompson Jun 1971

Ua3/3 National Association Of College & University Attorneys Speech, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by President Kelly Thompson at NACUA meeting regarding college students of the 1970s. This file includes both Thompson's note cards and a notes.


Ua3/3 North Hardin High School Dedication Address, Kelly Thompson May 1970

Ua3/3 North Hardin High School Dedication Address, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech notes for address given by former WKU President Kelly Thompson at the dedication of North Hardin High School in Radcliff, Kentucky.


Ua3/3 Salute To Gilbert Burkhead, Kelly Thompson May 1969

Ua3/3 Salute To Gilbert Burkhead, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Tribute speech to Kentucky educator Gilbert Burkhead delivered by WKU President Kelly Thompson.


Ua3/3/1 Western Kentucky University, Speech, Kelly Thompson Feb 1966

Ua3/3/1 Western Kentucky University, Speech, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by Kelly Thompson at the Thank You, Western event celebrating the achievement of university status.


Ua3/3 Faithful To Our Trust, Kelly Thompson Jan 1965

Ua3/3 Faithful To Our Trust, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech given by President Kelly Thompson at unidentified building dedication.


Ua3/3 Bowling Green Chamber Of Commerce Speech, Kelly Thompson Jul 1963

Ua3/3 Bowling Green Chamber Of Commerce Speech, Kelly Thompson

WKU Archives Records

Speech given by President Kelly Thompson at a Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring major industries of Bowling Green, Kentucky.


Ua1b3/5 The Story Of The Statue, J. R. Whitmer Nov 1937

Ua1b3/5 The Story Of The Statue, J. R. Whitmer

WKU Archives Records

Draft of J.R. Whitmer's speech to be delivered at the dedication of the Henry Cherry Statue at Western Kentucky University. The speech as delivered is available online at: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records/4138/ for comparison.


Ua1b3/5 Cherry Statue Dedication Speech, Brinton Davis Nov 1937

Ua1b3/5 Cherry Statue Dedication Speech, Brinton Davis

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by architect Brinton Davis at the dedication service for the Cherry Statue on Western Kentucky University's campus.


Masonic-Appreciation Of Stanley As Grand Commander, Charles C. Chapman Apr 1934

Masonic-Appreciation Of Stanley As Grand Commander, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

Chapman gave these speech at the reception honoring his son, C. Stanley Chapman, in the office of Grand Commander at the Masonic Temple in Fullerton.


Masonic-Remarks 1934, Charles C. Chapman Apr 1934

Masonic-Remarks 1934, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

These are notes for remarks given on the occasion of the installation of Stanley into the office of Grand Commander of California at the Masonic Temple in San Francisco.


Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Thanksgiving Day, Charles C. Chapman Nov 1932

Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Thanksgiving Day, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

A speech given at the Rotary Club at Fullerton in honor of Thanksgiving Day.


Talks At Clubs And Organizations-The Need Of Your Order, Charles C. Chapman Oct 1931

Talks At Clubs And Organizations-The Need Of Your Order, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

A speech given at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Convention in Fullerton. Chapman talks about the virtues of fraternal organizations of the IOOF and how the spirit of brotherhood they create is much needed in the present day world.


Clubs And Organizations-Days Of Old, Charles C. Chapman Sep 1931

Clubs And Organizations-Days Of Old, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

These are notes for a speech that was given to the Fullerton Rotary Club, in which Chapman talks about technological advancements and contrasts modern times with those of his youth.


Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Honesty In Business, Charles C. Chapman Aug 1930

Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Honesty In Business, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

Notes from a speech given to the East Long Beach Exchange Club Regional Board of Directors at the Bank of Italy about various business-related topics.


Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Character Building, Charles C. Chapman Apr 1930

Talks At Clubs And Organizations-Character Building, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

A speech given at the 20-30 Club in Fullerton. Chapman gives advice to young people about the building of proper character.


Masonic-Our Knights Who Rest 1929, Charles C. Chapman Dec 1929

Masonic-Our Knights Who Rest 1929, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

This is the program for the Christmas Observance of the Fullerton Commandery No. 55 Knights Templar. Also included are the notes for Charles C. Chapman gave the address "Our Knights Who Rest" for the occasion.


Masonic-Presentation Of Sword To Stanley From Fullerton Commandery, Charles C. Chapman May 1929

Masonic-Presentation Of Sword To Stanley From Fullerton Commandery, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Masonic Speeches

These are notes for a speech given by Chapman on the occasion of the Presentation of Sword to his son, Stanley, by the Fullerton Commandery No. 55 Knights Templar.


Talks At Clubs And Organizations-An Honored Business, Charles C. Chapman Feb 1929

Talks At Clubs And Organizations-An Honored Business, Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. Chapman Club Speeches

In this speech that was made to the Fullerton Realty Board, Chapman talks about the real estate business - his experiences, observations, and advice for those in the business.