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Ua12/2/83 Pi Kappa Phi, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/83 Pi Kappa Phi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
Ua12/2/82 Phi Beta Sigma, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/82 Phi Beta Sigma, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
Ua12/2/81 Omega Psi Phi, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/81 Omega Psi Phi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Ua12/2/85 Sigma Gamma Rho, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/85 Sigma Gamma Rho, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
Ua12/2/86 Zeta Phi Beta, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/86 Zeta Phi Beta, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
Ua12/2/84 Sigma Chi, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/84 Sigma Chi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Sigma Phi Alpha fraternity and it's forerunner Sigma Chi.
Ua1c11/125 Arndt Stickles Photo Collection, Wku Archives
Ua1c11/125 Arndt Stickles Photo Collection, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Photographs removed from Arndt Stickles personal papers.
Ua1c11/127 Stephen Flora Photo Collection, Wku Archives
Ua1c11/127 Stephen Flora Photo Collection, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Photographs donated by WKU alumnus Stephen Flora, taken for class and College Heights Herald.
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 26: Confessions Of A 'Wallace Enthusiast', Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 26: Confessions Of A 'Wallace Enthusiast', Charles H. Smith
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
The author’s longstanding interest in the life and thought of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) is profiled in three ways, through: (1) a brief factual review of its history (2) a discussion of some problems with the way Wallace has been treated over the years, and (3) a consideration of the author’s personal experience with the paranormal, and how this has made him, if not always a full believer, more patient with divergent explanations of the type Wallace was famous for.
A United, Not A Divider: Community, Identity, Performance & The Tomato Krewe Parading Group Of East Nashville's Tomato Art Festival, Allison Cate
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This thesis is an ethnographic study of the “Tomato Krewe,” a social group that participates in the parade of East Nashville’s annual Tomato Art Festival. Drawing on participant-observation, interviews, and my own experiences as a member of the krewe and resident of East Nashville, I examine krewe members’ narratives about the festival, the material culture that they create for the parade, and the levels of performance that they engage in while parading. Central to my analysis is how krewe members understand the Tomato Art Festival as an expression of East Nashville identity.
Bibliography, Donna C. Parker
Bibliography, Donna C. Parker
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
Bibliography of publications by Donna Parker.
Bibliography, Anthony Harkins
Bibliography, Anthony Harkins
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
Bibliography of publications by Anthony Harkins.
Bluegrass Backstory: Connecting People To Local History Through Podcasting, David Hunter Hartlage
Bluegrass Backstory: Connecting People To Local History Through Podcasting, David Hunter Hartlage
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Kentucky has a rich cultural identity, built upon a storied local history. Unfortunately, certain aspects of local cultural history, such as the origins of Kentucky vernacular music or how the bourbon industry has promoted growth in Kentucky’s communities, are not readily apparent. The increasing popularity and accessibility of podcasting offers local historians an opportunity to address this problem.
The goal of this project was to create a podcast program which makes information regarding the history, culture, and identity of Kentucky accessible to all in a scholarly—but engaging—way. I researched podcasting equipment and how to use it, then purchased that equipment …
Ua12/2/79 Lambda Chi Alpha, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/79 Lambda Chi Alpha, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Lambda Chi Alpha and its forerunner fraternities Pi Lambda Alpha & Phi Sigma Tau.
Ua12/2/74 Lambda Society, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/74 Lambda Society, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Lambda Society
Ua12/2/75 Sigma Phi Epsilon, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/75 Sigma Phi Epsilon, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Ua12/2/80 Pi Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/80 Pi Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Pi Kappa Alpha and its forerunner fraternity Lambda Sigma Epsilon.
Ua12/2/78 Kappa Sigma, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/78 Kappa Sigma, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Kappa Sigma fraternity and it's forerunner fraternities Delta Tau Sigma, Kappa Sigma Tau and Phi Kappa Alpha.
Ua12/2/77 Kappa Alpha Order, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/77 Kappa Alpha Order, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.
Ua12/2/76 Alpha Xi Delta, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/76 Alpha Xi Delta, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Ua12/2/72 Omicron Delta Kappa, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/72 Omicron Delta Kappa, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Omicron Delta Kappa.
Ua12/2/71 Gamma Beta Phi, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/71 Gamma Beta Phi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Gamma Beta Phi.
Ua12/2/70 Alpha Sigma Lambda, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/70 Alpha Sigma Lambda, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society for Continuing Education students.
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 24. Wallace At 200: Potential Subjects For Student Theses, Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 24. Wallace At 200: Potential Subjects For Student Theses, Charles H. Smith
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
The bicentennial of Alfred Russel Wallace’s birth in 2023 will likely produce a wide array of reviews of his life and work; here, we pause for a short look at some Wallace-related questions that might be adapted for student theses and dissertations. Some of the subjects treated fall in with established lines of research, while others are suggested by other Wallace interests or activities that have not been much explored.
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 21: Wallace & The Doorway To The Universe, Charles H. Smith
Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 21: Wallace & The Doorway To The Universe, Charles H. Smith
Faculty/Staff Personal Papers
An important yet largely unrecognized theme in the thought of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823−1913) was his insistence that all dependably-reported phenomena, even those of aberrant nature, were worthy of a respectful kind of attention: that is, a kind which did not automatically banish difficult subjects to the realm of myth or superstition. In this work, Wallace’s philosophy in this direction is documented, and linked to the world of post-Age-of-Enlightenment revisionism.
Does "Good" Mean White?: Understanding The Complexities Of Refugee Resettlement In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Molly Shaddix
Does "Good" Mean White?: Understanding The Complexities Of Refugee Resettlement In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Molly Shaddix
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Bowling Green, Kentucky is a relatively small town comparable to its counterparts across the South. However, Bowling Green has a significant population of refugee inhabitants that have resettled in waves since the late 1970s. This paper describes the lived experience of refugees resettling by analyzing community action and troubles faced while working for independence in their new homes. Some factors explored are access to affordable housing, language barriers, and trouble in education. In addition, this paper contextualizes their lived experiences with other resettlement communities across the United States to understand how Bowling Green fits into patterns of societal xenophobia, racism, …
Ua12/2/73 Alpha Omicron Pi, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/73 Alpha Omicron Pi, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Alpha Omicron Pi.
Ethnography Of Reading Comic Books, Azadeh Najafian
Ethnography Of Reading Comic Books, Azadeh Najafian
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This thesis explores why adults read comic books. This research used the ethnographic method and interviewing eleven people, four women, seven male, as its primary source. Based on information and common themes gathered from interviews, I built this thesis into one introduction, three body chapters, and a conclusion.
In the first chapter, I argued that comics could function the same as myths and explained this function and related examples under the “mythic effect” name. In the second chapter, I discussed how my informants use reading comics as a means to escape their everyday lives and how sometimes this escapism carries …
La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend As A Story Of Survival And A Reclamation Of The Monster, Camille Maria Acosta
La Llorona, Picante Pero Sabroso: The Mexican Horror Legend As A Story Of Survival And A Reclamation Of The Monster, Camille Maria Acosta
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
For centuries, the relationship between Mexico and its infatuation with scary stories has been profoundly complex, but why? Perhaps it is the easiest way to communicate a Mexican culture, although proud and resilient, riddled with haunting narratives. For myself personally, the Mexican horror narrative La Llorona has served as a lens for conversation and communication that is unique and important.
In this thesis, I explore how Mexicans and Mexican Americans alike use the legend of La Llorona as a unique form of communication through personifying what truly haunts us. From using the narrative as a tool for entertainment, cautionary tales, …
Ua12/2/67 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives
Ua12/2/67 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.