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Interview With Sarah (Sloss) Sutherland (Fa 66), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Sarah (Sloss) Sutherland conducted by Carrie Helm on 19 September 1989. From folk studies student project concerning the history of Woodburn.

Kenney, Melissa Ruth (Fa 110), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 110. [Lucille Rascoe]. Family history of Lucille Elizabeth (Gray) Rascoe and Andrew Jackson Rascoe of Trigg County, Kentucky.

Interview With Many Vanh Phramratsamy (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Many Vanh Phramratsamy conducted by Nancy C. Hundley on 4 April 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Ua12/2/4 Xi Psi Cry, Alpha Phi Omega

Student Organizations

January and February newsletters created by Alpha Phi Omega fraternity.

Ua12/2/10 Kappa Delta Konnection, Kappa Delta

Student Organizations

Calendar / newsletter created by and about Kappa Delta sorority in 1989.

Quicksand Craft Center: Documentation & Analysis Of A Handweaving Program In Vest, Kentucky, Deborah Champion

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Data on the handweaving program at the Quicksand Craft Center in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky were compiled and analyzed. Four areas--history of the craft program, business organization and financial structure, weave patterns of goods woven and sold by the craft center, and weavers employed in the program --were examined to assess the success of the program in the local community. Factors in the four areas examined contributed to the success of the program. The benevolence, perseverance, and co-operation of the founders, directors and community members involved with the craft center have been largely responsible for the continued success …

Kinslow, Georgina Sue "Gina" (Fa 112), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 112. "My Aunt Nola's summer kitchen." Interviews with Nola Lee Cooksey, Mt. Hermon, Kentucky, and Sue Miller Kidwell, Bowling Green, Kentucky, examining the existence of summer kitchens in Barren County, Kentucky. Compares northern structures of this type to southern structures and discusses a shift in usage. Includes indexes and partial transcriptions.

Powell, Cheryl Keneathe (Fa 131), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives 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 Sat Kung (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Sat Kung conducted by Susan Zurowski on 29 March 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Interview With Detthaxay Chanthalangsy (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Detthaxay Chanthalangsy conducted by Greg Jenkins on 28 March 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Interview With Bruce Phimphone Sengkhamyoung (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Bruce Phimphone Sengkhamyong conducted by Richard F. Hale on 27 March 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Interview With My Vang And Ye Chak (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with My Vang and Ye Chak conducted by Carol A. Bell on 23 March 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Interview With Pane Sananikone (Fa 83), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Pane Sananikone conducted by Jimmy D. Browning on 18 March 1989. From folk studies student project directed by Dr. William Lynwood Montell titled “The Voice of the People: An Understanding of Khmer, Lao and Vietnamese in Bowling Green, Kentucky,” This project involved nine students and twenty-six informants.

Interview With Levy Ray Walker (Fa 63), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Levy Ray Walker conducted by Linda Walker Cox on 3 March 1989. From folk studies student project documenting bluegrass, country, and gospel music played by Ray Walker.

Ua12/2/14 The Epsilon Xi Times, Delta Tau Delta

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Delta Tau Delta fraternity in 1989.

Ua12/2/4 Scrapbook, Alpha Phi Omega

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by and about Alpha Phi Omega fraternity in 1989.

Ua12/2/16 Photograph Album, Wku Spirit Masters

Student Organizations

Photograph album of WKU Spirit Masters for 1988-1989 school year.

Ua12/2/11 Epsilon Delta Newsletter, Alpha Delta Pi

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Alpha Delta Pi sorority for 1989.

Travis, Holly Lane (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 141. Entitled "Life in the Coal Camps", this project features an interview with Ruth Collins and Sarah Copeland regarding their residence in the coal camps of Floyd County, Kentucky in early- to mid-20th century. Includes partial transcriptions.

Norfleet, David Scott (Fa 122), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 122. "The Art of Divining." Interviews with Lucian Gastineau and Raymond Smith, Pulaski County, Kentucky, about the process of divination or water witching.

Ua12/2/1 A Christmas Herald, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• Green, Travis. Decorations Dazzle Dorm Rooms
• Summers, Kaye. Tree-buying Becomes a Family Affair – Dude’s Market, Christmas Trees
• Tsimekles, Diane. ‘Tis the Season to Make an Easy Dollar
• Tutt, Allison. They’ll Not be Home for Christmas – International Students
• Bricking, Tanya. If Funds are Very Low, Students Can Still Ho-ho-ho
• Lambert, Michelle. Parade of Worries Began in September
• Kinslow, Gina. Shirk Tradition; Seek the Odd
• Eline, Sidney. Cold Weather Produces Hot Items
• Gaines, Jim. Traditional Toys Touted for Tots
• Kiggins, Pamela. Top Toys Electronic Today, but Students Recall Others

Ua12/2/1 December Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• White, Douglas. Going Once, Going Twice . . . – Cooper’s Bargain Center Auction
• Underwood, Jennifer. Joe Iracane No Longer a Fish Out of Water – Regents
• Albrecht, Dana. Learning Disabled Smash through Barriers

Interview With Bonnie G. (Thompson) Fields, B. 1923 (Fa 210), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Bonnie G. (Thompson) Fields conducted by John W. Fields on 17 November 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Bonnie Fields’ life in Oklahoma during the Great Depression.

Pre-Lent Celebrations: Shrovetide & Carnival, Eleonore Mitchell

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The history of pre-Lent celebrations is traced through the presentation, comparison, and evaluation of the main theses of origin held by Shrovetide and Carnival scholars. It is determined that the question whether the festivals are of pagan or Christian origin is not important for the analysis of their present-day significance. Their vitality stems first of all from the general importance of celebration for humans to define themselves in a setting in which they can perform, act, and behave in non-traditional ways that cannot be transferred to everyday life. However, the festivals' uniqueness can be defined through two main characteristics: (I) …

Ua12/2/10 Delta Gamma Chatter, Kappa Delta

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by and about Kappa Delta sorority in 1988.

Interviews With Tim Neal Madison, Kevin Devon Vance, Jeffrey Scott Overstreet And Allen Lewis Pike (Fa 382), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Tim Neal Madison, Kevin Devon Vance, Jeffrey Scott Overstreet and Allen Lewis Pike conducted by Patrick Sean Davison on 18 September 1988. From folk studies student project concerning teenagers cruising at shopping malls.

Interview With John Buell Edmonds, B. 1945 (Fa 376), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with John Buell Edmonds conducted by LuAnne Beth Cervelli on 18 September 1998. From folk studies student project concerning the experiences of Edmonds performing gospel music, his involvement in recording and promoting gospel groups, his relationship with the local choir, and the current state of gospel music.

Interview With Michael Patrick Carroll Regarding His Work As Owner Of Mr. C'S Coffee House In Bowling Green, Kentucky (Fa 295), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of an interview with Michael Patrick Carroll conducted by Xiaoge Cai on 16 September 1988 for a folk studies class project titled "Mr. C.'s Coffee House as Clientele." Carroll discusses his work as the owner of a coffee house/bar called Mr. C's Coffee House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He discusses his life and relevant problems with his work including dealing with minors and issues with radio broadcasting. This project was completed in fulfillment of the requirements for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

Interview With Randall Grider And Ginnie Mae Grider About The Float Building Tradition In Tompkinsville, Kentucky (Fa 401), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcript of an interview of Randall and Ginnie Mae Grider conducted by Nancy Clay Hundley about the float building tradition at Tompkinsville High School in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. The Griders describe the whole float making process and the activities created through the building of a float. The emotions of the people involved in the process were also discussed. This project was completed as part of a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

Interview With Richard Rochester Bell, B. 1921 (Fa 373), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Richard Rochester Bell conducted by Carol Alice (Wanich) Bell on 13 September 1988. From folk studies student project concerning his involvement with conducting traditional jazz festivals.