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Full-Text Articles in Folklore
Silva, Ann (Fa 53), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Silva, Ann (Fa 53), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 53. “A History of the Logan County Tobacco Festival” Paper written about an annual festival celebrating tobacco culture held in Russellville, Kentucky. Paper was written for a history class at Western Kentucky University.
Hodges, Patricia Ann (Morgan), B. 1931 (Fa 59), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hodges, Patricia Ann (Morgan), B. 1931 (Fa 59), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folkife Archives Project 59. Collection of questionnaires about Valentine's Day celebrations. Project completed by Patricia Ann Hodges for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Ashley, Odell (Fa 52), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ashley, Odell (Fa 52), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 52. “The History of the Edmonson County Poor House,” an interpretive paper and interview executed for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University in 1984. Includes a chronological transcription of the records from the Edmonson County Court pertaining to the maintenance of the poor house from 1864 to 1936.
Taft, Ann Celine (Fa 49), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Taft, Ann Celine (Fa 49), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on “Additional Files” below) for Folklife Archives Project 49. Oral history interview with The Straightway Gospel Singers from Gallatin, Tennessee conducted by Ann Celine Taft for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Subsequent paper titled "The Straightway Gospel Singers" also included.
Spradlin, James Edward (Fa 51), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Spradlin, James Edward (Fa 51), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 51. Oral history interview with Dwight, Virginia, Bill and Geneva Spradlin conducted by James Spradlin for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University in 1984. Topics include recreation and entertainment in Floyd County, Kentucky during the 1930’s and 1940’s.
Scarborough, John Arne, 1916-1995 (Fa 50), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Scarborough, John Arne, 1916-1995 (Fa 50), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 50. “Growing Up in Blue Springs, Alabama” Lecture by Dr. John A. Scarborough to Lynwood Montell’s class on rural adolescence at Western Kentucky University. Includes a copy of Scarborough’s obituary.
Wayne County, Kentucky Project (Fa 23), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wayne County, Kentucky Project (Fa 23), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid for Folklife Archives Project 23. Oral history interviews with various residents of Wayne County, Kentucky, conducted by Western Kentucky University folk studies students. Topics include the oil industry, folk medicine, water witching, one-room schools and banjo playing.
Hickey, Frankie (Fa 44), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hickey, Frankie (Fa 44), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and full-text scan of paper (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 44. Collection consists of an interview and related materials regarding Mary C. Bow’s life and her basket making. The interview was conducted by Frankie Hickey at the Bow home on Otter Creek, near Burkesville, Kentucky in 1979. Also includes news clipping about the Bow sisters’ basket making and Dovie R. Bow’s funeral announcement.
Rich, Cordell (Fa 47), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Rich, Cordell (Fa 47), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives 47. Interview with Cordell Rich at his home near Jamestown, Tennessee. Topics include gospel hymns, death omens and ghost stories.
Gibbs, Verbina (Fa 45), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Gibbs, Verbina (Fa 45), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 45. Interview with Verbina Gibbs about her work as an obituary writer in Allen County, Kentucky.
Mason-Jones, Lisa (Fa 38), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Mason-Jones, Lisa (Fa 38), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 38. [Midwifery] Oral history project by Lisa Mason-Jones with Jean Pence concerning Mrs. Pence’s role as a midwife at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Project was completed for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Includes index, tape summary, and transcription.
Mcnulty, Sara Jane (Fa 37), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Mcnulty, Sara Jane (Fa 37), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 37. [Trance channeling experiences] Oral history project completed by Sara McNulty with Marilyn Cline, Anne Cataldo and Arthur Cataldo concerning their experiences with trance channeling. Project completed for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Includes data forms, indices, tape summaries, transcriptions and cassette tapes.
Hollingsworth, Teresa L. (Fa 39), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hollingsworth, Teresa L. (Fa 39), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 39. [Singing schools] Interview with Zilpha Amanda Hume concerning her husband’s (Archie Hume’s) singing schools where he acted as a singing school instructor. Interview was conducted by Teresa Hollingsworth for an oral history project at WesternKentucky University. Includes index, tape summary, transcription, handwritten fieldwork notes and a cassette tape.
Rushing, Jon Rhett (Fa 42), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Rushing, Jon Rhett (Fa 42), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 42. [Martial arts equipment vendors] Project completed by Jon Rhett Rushing with Mike and Terri Doss (pseudonyms) and their personal narratives concerning an itinerant family selling business. Project completed for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Hester, Elizabeth Allen, B. 1956 (Fa 43), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hester, Elizabeth Allen, B. 1956 (Fa 43), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 43. [Flea markets] Collection of typescripts, photographs and cassette tapes concerning the family/personal history and current occupation (flea market seller) of Margie Hawks. Collectioncontains a detailed account of the family history of Mrs. Hawks and their subsistence farming. Project completed by Elizabeth (Beth) Hester for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Jenkins, Greg (Fa 33), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Jenkins, Greg (Fa 33), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection 33. [Prison ministry] Interviews conducted with Overt Ray Rich by Greg Jenkins about his work with prison ministries for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky Univeristy. Contains index, tape summary, transcirpts, comments.
Kitchens, Amy (Fa 35), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kitchens, Amy (Fa 35), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 35. [Warren County agriculture – past, present, future] Oral history project completed by Amy Kitchens with Kelcy Driskill about agriculture in Warren County, Kentucky, for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Contains indices, tape summaries and transcriptions.
Allen-Carlson, Dawn Elaine (Fa 34), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Allen-Carlson, Dawn Elaine (Fa 34), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 34. [Dr. Joe Daugherty: collector] Oral history project completed by Dawn Elaine Allen-Carlson concerning the collections of Daugherty for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Contains data sheet, journal, 2 indices, tape summary and transcription.
Peyton, Sunny (Fa 29), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Peyton, Sunny (Fa 29), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 29. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Sunny Peyton related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Tittle, Bently (Fa 31), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Tittle, Bently (Fa 31), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 31. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Bently Tittle related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Whites, Pierce Butler (Fa 32), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Whites, Pierce Butler (Fa 32), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid and full text scan of paper (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 32. Contemporary marijuana cultivation andusage: interviews and documents. Project completed by Pierce Butler Whites concerning illicit marijuana growth and construction of marijuana paraphernalia. Completed for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Contains transcriptions, tape logs, photographs and cassette tapes.
Fraim, Sheryl (Fa 30), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Fraim, Sheryl (Fa 30), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 30. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Sheryl Fraim related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Eans, Kevin, B. 1964 (Fa 28), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Eans, Kevin, B. 1964 (Fa 28), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 28. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Kevin Eans related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Kindred, Gayle (Fa 26), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kindred, Gayle (Fa 26), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 26. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Gayle Kindred related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Hodges, Jack Preston, Ii (Fa 25), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hodges, Jack Preston, Ii (Fa 25), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 25. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Jack Hodges related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Woodson, Chip (Fa 27), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Woodson, Chip (Fa 27), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 27. [Folklore material classified by genre] Information collected by Chip Woodson related to folklore genres for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Staebell, Sandra L., B. 1958 (Fa 572), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Staebell, Sandra L., B. 1958 (Fa 572), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 572. Compact disc of Sandra L. Staebell’s December 2011 interview with June McGuyer, discussing Elizabeth Richardson (McGuyer’s mother), her interest in quilting, and her collecting related to quilts and quilting.
Ball, Donald B. (Fa 571), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ball, Donald B. (Fa 571), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection 571. Symposium paper (1) and articles (9) published in "Ohio Valley Historical Archaeology," written or co-written by Donald B. Ball, concerning grave houses, vernacular architecture and stone construction.
Ferguson, Lynne Marrs (Hammer), B. 1956 (Fa 570), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ferguson, Lynne Marrs (Hammer), B. 1956 (Fa 570), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text (click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 570. Paper: [Examination of a Speech Titled "Shake Rag Revisited"] written by Lynne Marrs Hammer Ferguson for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class. The speech was delivered on 21 October 2004 by Herbert Oldham at the dedication of a historical marker in the neighborhood.
Ferguson, Lynne Marrs (Hammer), B. 1956 (Fa 569), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ferguson, Lynne Marrs (Hammer), B. 1956 (Fa 569), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Folklife Archives Finding Aids
Finding aid and full-text (click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 569. Paper: "Where Have All the Flowers Gone: A Study of a Funeral Ribbon Quilt" written by Lynne Marrs (Hammer) Ferguson for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class.