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Stewart, Wayne (Fa 1307), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Stewart, Wayne (Fa 1307), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1307. Student folk studies project titled: “Folk Remedies and Outlaw Tales,” which includes brief descriptions of folk remedies and outlaw tales in south central Kentucky. Sheets may include a brief description of belief, traditional practice, remedy, saying, outlaw tale, and informant’s name.
Craig, Patricia (Fa 1183), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Craig, Patricia (Fa 1183), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1183. Student paper titled “Folk Remedies” in which Patricia Craig gathers together traditional herbal remedies and folkloric practices as they relate to health and healing. Craig collected information from close relatives, friends, and other residents of Muhlenberg County.
Hart, Karen (Fa 1176), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hart, Karen (Fa 1176), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1176. Student folk studies project titled “The Harpe Brothers” which includes interviews about the history of criminals Micajah and Wiley Harpe in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Sheets may include an interview, a photograph and informant’s name.
Craig, Larry (Fa 1164), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Craig, Larry (Fa 1164), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 1164. Student paper titled “The Life and Legend of Levi Higgins” in which Larry Craig gathers together stories relating to his great-grandfather, Levi Higgins. Craig collected legends from close family, friends, and other community members.
Allen, David (Fa 368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Allen, David (Fa 368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 368. Interview with Annie Duvall conducted by David Allen on 16 April 1998. Duvall discusses her personal experiences growing up in Muhlenberg County. Topics covered include dating, marriage, gardening, family vacations, religion, women’s rights, and changes in modern technologies.
Stinnett, Glee (Fa 1073), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Stinnett, Glee (Fa 1073), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project FA 1073. Paper titled “Quilting” by Glee Stinnett based on interviews with three Kentucky quilters. They answer basic questions about quilting, quilt patterns they have made, and how they learned to quilt. The project includes over thirty photos of quilts made by these three women, some fabric quilt squares, and a drawing of a quilt frame.
Walker, Joyce (Fa 868), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Walker, Joyce (Fa 868), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 868. Paper titled: “Possum Hunters: A Vigilance Committee.” Project includes a short interpretive paper and interviews with one former member (unidentified) and several people who remembered the Possum Hunters in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky. Sheets include transcribed interviews and informant’s name. The Possum Hunters was a common name given to vigilante groups in the Green River valley.
Thumbpickers Hall Of Fame - Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Fa 687), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Thumbpickers Hall Of Fame - Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Fa 687), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 687. This collection features information and documentation of the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame, founded in the birthplace of thumbpicking, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in 1998.
Elections And Election Campaigns - Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Sc 676), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Elections And Election Campaigns - Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Sc 676), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 676. Certified election return of the Rosemead Precinct, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, showing candidates and number of votes received in the election held on 8 November 1892.
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 327), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 327), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project FA 327. Paper: "Remedies & Cures of Muhlenberg County Folks" written by Rhonda Wood for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Creel, Milton Pinckney, 1851-1913 (Sc 1793), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Creel, Milton Pinckney, 1851-1913 (Sc 1793), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1793. Two 1898 political letters from Dr. Milton P. Creel, Central City, Kentucky announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state's Third District U.S. Congressional seat.
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 328), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wood, Rhonda (Fa 328), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of comilation (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 328. Compilation: "Tales of Tales of Tales" by the eighth grade class, Hughes-Kirk High School in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, under the direction of Rhonda Wood.
Bowers, Joseph P. (Fa 268), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Bowers, Joseph P. (Fa 268), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 268. Paper: "Sample Folk Beliefs" written by Joseph P. Bowers for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Interview With James Ashby Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With James Ashby Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcripton of an oral interview done with James Ashby, b. 1915, as part of a project entitled "A History of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mammoth Cave National Park" (FA 81). Ashby discusses his experiences as a CCC worker first in Trigg County, Kentucky and then at Mammoth Cave, where he was a cook. He mentions recreational and social activities at the camp. He also discusses his experiences growing up in Drakesboro, Kentucky and Cave City, Kentucky. There are two transcripts for this interview; the second shorter transcript is attached as supplementary material.
Edwards, Jennifer L. (Fa 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Edwards, Jennifer L. (Fa 220), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 220. Paper: "Folk Medical Beliefs Concerning Colds or the Flu" written by Jennifer L. Edwards for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.
Basket Making In The Mammoth Cave Area (Fa 98), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Basket Making In The Mammoth Cave Area (Fa 98), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 98. Project entitled "Basket Making in the Mammoth Cave Area." Interviews with basket makers concerning the history, process, marketing and distribution, social attitudes, historical patterns and aesthetics of basket making. Only transcriptions of the interviews were donated. Interviews were conducted by WKU students in Lynwood Montell's Folk Art and Technology class, Fall 1977; also includes one 1974 interview.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation the Muhlenberg Economic Enterprise, Greenville, Kentucky, June 2000. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Division of Research in cooperation with the Muhlenberg Economic Enterprises, July 1998. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Interview With Annie Duvall (Fa 368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Annie Duvall (Fa 368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Annie Duvall conducted by David Bruce Allen on 17 April 1998. From folk studies student project concerning her personal experiences growing up in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, including dating, marriage, gardening, family vacations, religion, women’s rights and changes in modern technologies.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg County, [Kentucky]" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Muhlenberg Economic Enterprise, 1995. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Office of Industrial Development and Planning for Muhlenberg County, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Muhlenberg County Office of Industrial Development, 1990. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Powell, Cheryl Keneathe (Fa 131), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Powell, Cheryl Keneathe (Fa 131), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 131. "The Tire Planter in Western Kentucky." Discusses the use of tires as outdoor planters in Central City, Kentucky, as a form of aesthetic recycling. Includes interview with Roy Cobb, October 10, 1988, and James and Ruby (Carver) Goff, March 1, 1989.
Interview With Gayle Carver Regarding His Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Gayle Carver Regarding His Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Gayle Carver conducted by Joe Adams for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Carver discusses her life and times, including information about growing up in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, education, businesses, childhood chores, his phonograph record collection, World War II, the 1937 flood, the Great Depression, the first automobile and airplane he remembered and information about popular music of the era.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Resources for Economic Development: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with Muhlenberg County Office of Industrial Development and the City of Greenville and the City of Central City and the City of Drakesboro, 1985. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Interview With Marvel Welborn Mohon (Fa 11), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Marvel Welborn Mohon (Fa 11), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Marvel Welborn Mohon conducted by Luanne Carol Aylesworth Glynn on 14 October 1984. From folk studies student project with interview of Marvel (Welborn) Mohon concerning Thanksgiving customs, Marvel's life, and family.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"A Comprehensive Report on Central City, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Central City Chamber of Commerce, 1982. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Greenville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Greenville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"A Comprehensive Report on Greenville, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 1982. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Industrial Resources: Central City, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Central City Chamber of Commerce, 1979. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Greenville And Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Muhlenberg County - Greenville And Central City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Muhlenberg County
"Industrial Resources: Greenville and Central City, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Division of Research and Planning in cooperation with the Central City Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, 1976. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.