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The Educational Radio Media, James L. Tungate '69

Honors Projects

The undeniable affect of radio on the nation's economy, social structure, attitudes and behavior, not to mention marketing, business and industry, and the entertainment field has been great. But the modern broadcaster has a rather unique problem-- a problem of communication. All of the national effects of radio have caused the broadcaster to constantly review and update his knowledge in legal and social areas of developaent, as well as technical advancement. Since change occurs so rapidly and so often in all three, the communication problem becomes even more acute. Broadcast texts of five years ago , for instance, only predicted …

Peter Brook: A Survey Of His Directorial Achievement, Patricia Louise Ryan

Wayne State University Theses

This study seeks to describe carefully the professional accomplishments of one contemporary director, Peter Brook, in an effort to arrive at a generalized perspective through individual analysis. The first task of this study is to compile a professional biography of Brook's work - to chronicle his achievements. The second objective is to separate the genre of his work in the various media and describe and analyse his treatment and philosophy of each area. This study will also examine his rehearsal technique and his work with experimental projects.

An Interpreter's Guide To Rainer Maria Rilke, Joseph A. Leese '68

Honors Projects

"Interpretation is the art of communicating to an audience a work of literary art in its intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic entirety." Charlotte Lee's definition of interpretation seems to be the logical starting poin in the formulation of an interpreter's guide. Miss Lee has stated that the oral interpreter of literature must communicate a work creatively in thesame spirit with which it was written. By this we understand that the interpreter is responsible for much more than the mere oral reading of words; he must discover and be able to elicit the intellectual and emotional meaning of the words and of …

Dr. Paul Arthur Washburn's Speaking On The Union Of The Evangelical United Brethren And Methodist Churches: A Rhetorical Analysis, Robert D. Rosebraugh

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Ua3/3 How Now, The North Atlantic Community, Kelly Thompson

WKU Administration Documents

Presentation by WKU President Kelly Thompson given at the Conference on the United States Foreign Policy as Viewed by Kentuckians at the University of Louisville in 1967.

A Quantitative Analysis Of Matthew Cowley's Use Of The Illustrative Method Of Oral Support, Kenneth Lloyd Young

Theses and Dissertations

The chief purpose of this analysis is to determine how much Matthew Cowley used the illustrative method of oral support in his public speaking. A minor purpose is to determine the dominant motivating appeals used in his speaking. Such an examination should provide valuable insight for those desiring effective techniques in public speaking situations.

A Study Of The Active Amateur And Semiprofessional Theater Groups In Central California, Phyllis Jane Nusz

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In the last several years lists of theater organizations in California newspapers hare grown steadily. This writer asserts a need for study of active amateur and semiprofessional theater groups in California for gaining knowledge and understanding of cultural activities taking place about the Western United States. Such material would help students and adults interested in drama gain information where theaters remain active according to particular tastes.

After receiving a list of nonprofessional theater members of American National Theatre and Academy's California regions, theater activity presented itself to be of such quantity within the state that it became necessary to make …

Ua1b1/7 Dedication Of Diddle Arena Scrapbook, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook of clippings and letters of congratulations related to the dedication of Diddle Arena.

Pacific Theatre : A Chronological Recording Of Productions Between The Years Of 1935 And 1962, Curtis Andrews Ennen

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study could not be, and is not intended to be, an exhaustive historical report of all the theatrical activity encompassed by the Drama Department at The University of the Pacific. To embark on such a venture would be well beyond the capabilities and the patience of the present writer. In fact, to attempt a history of any one of the several facets of this organization would be a major undertaking. Fortunately, a ·partial study of the activities of Pacific Little Theatre has been made in the form of a thesis by DeMarcus Brown, Director of' Pacific Theatre. This work, …

A Critical Analysis Of Selected Campaign Speeches Of Richard M. Nixon During The 1960 Presidential Campaign, Lynn Engdahl

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In Chicago on July 28th, 1960, Richard M. Nixon, vice-president of the United States was nominated as Republican candidate for president. This took place two weeks after the Democrats in Los Angeles chose John F. Kennedy, United States senator from Massachusetts as their candidate. The nominations of these two men marked the beginning of an historic race for office - the 1960 presidential campaign. Beginning with Mr. Kennedy’s nomination in July and continuing until election day, the campaign lasted for over sixteen weeks.

This was a campaign of firsts. It was the first time two men so young had run …

George W. Norris's Persuasion In The Campaign For The Unicameral Legislature, Phillip K. Tompkins

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The people of forty-seven states in this country are governed by bicameral or two-house legislatures. The people of the forty-eighth, Nebraskans, are governed by a unicameral or one-house legislature.

On November 6, 1934, the people of Nebraska provided by amendment to their state constitution, a one-house legislature to be composed of between thirty and fifty members to be elected on a non-partisan ballot. The number of solons was later set at forty-three, and 1957 marked the twentieth anniversary of the first unicameral session in Nebraska.

Senator George W. Norris is generally regarded by all as the father of the unicameral …

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1956-1957, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1956-1957 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team, AAUW speech contest and Russell Miller correspondence.

• On Stage - Open House, 1956
• The Show-Off, 1956
• Christmas in 2 Keys, 1956
• Pillars of Society, 1957
• Fumed Oak, 1957
• The Valiant, 1957

A Comparative Analysis Of The Characters Of Two Dramatic King Lears : Shakespeare And Bottomley, Doyne Joseph Mraz

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It has been the purpose of this study to make a comparative analysis of the most significant characters in two selections of dramatic literature: Gordon Bottomley’s King Lear’s Wife and William Shakespeare’s King Lear. The significant characters are Goneril and Regan, the “evil influence” in both plays; the two Lears, the “neutral influence” in both plays; and Hygd and Cordelia in King Lear’s Wife and King Lear, respectively. Hygd and Cordelia are the “honorable influence” in the stories.

It has been the further purpose of this thesis to delete from both plays all subplots which do not directly pertain to …

Ua94/7/2 Baccalaureate Service Delivered At Wku, Phil Runner

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Draft of baccalaureate speech given by Rev. Phil Runner in 1956.

Ua37/11 Let Them Build Their Own Tents, James Cornette

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Speech delivered by James Cornette at WKU's 1956 graduation.

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise documenting her high school activities for 1955-1956. Includes clippings regarding her participation in music, drama and speech festivals and competitions.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1955-1956, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1955-1956 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team and clippings regarding Russell Miller.

• The Male Animal, 1955
• Long Voyage Home, 1955
• The Emperor's New Clothes, 1956
• Of Thee I Sing, 1956
• Medea, 1956

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding her high school activities in 1954-1955. Includes clippings, programs, correspondence and photographs regarding music, debate, singing and acting festivals and competitions. Of interest is a letter to Mary from Cecile B. DeMille requesting her to be in a Broadway play.

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise documenting her high school activities in 1955. She was involved with music, clubs, Girls State Legislature, Girls Nation and church activities. There are several letters from Kentucky politicians.

A Rhetorical Criticism Of The Campaign Speeches Of Adlai E. Stevenson, Max C. Norton

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The 1952 Presidential campaign ushered into national prominence the Democratic nominee, Adlai Ewing Stevenson.

His sudden and dramatic emergence as an important factor in world politics was due in part to his unique oratory. Dynamic in style and content, his speeches commanded the rapt attention of the American people for three intense months during which he delivered over two hundred and fifty. Of interest and importance is the new insight into national problems that he gave to the American voter as a result of these orations.

The problem is to analyze, through his public addresses before and during the 1952 …

Ua94/7/2 Mary Grise Scrapbook, Mary Grise

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Scrapbook created by Mary Grise regarding events of her life as a high school student in 1953-1954. She participated in theatre, tennis, public speaking and musical events and competitions. The scrapbook contains clippings, mementos, programs and essays.

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1952-1953, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1952-1953 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the Bowling Green Community Theatre group and the WKU Debate Team.

• The Heiress, 1952
• The Troubles of Young Love, 1953
• Down in the Valley, 1953
• The Telephone, 1953
• Right You Are, 1953

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1951-1952, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1951-1952 season. Includes clippings and memorabilia from other club activities and miscellaneous sports and debate team clippings.

• The Merchant of Venice - 1952
• Two Blind Mice - 1951
• Opening Night - December 11 - 1951
• The Night of January 16 - 1952
• Sing Out, Sweet Land - 1952

Ua68/17/2 Scrapbook 1950-1951, Western Players

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of clippings, playbills and photos of theatrical productions from 1950-1951 season. The scrapbook also includes items regarding the WKU Debate Team and field trips taken by the Western Players.

• Racial Integration - Carlisle High School
• Livermore Freshman is Winner of Robinson Oratorical Contest - Wayne Everly
• Six Students Will Try for Speech Award in Robinson Contest
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Kappa Delta Pi
• Russell H. Miller Appears in Escape
• Talley, Rhea. A Tree Grows at Columbia for Kentucky Students
• Studies Speech at Columbia University
• Southside, USA, 1950
• T 'n' T, Vol. 3, No. 1, December 1950
• LaBoheme, 1950
• Goodbye, My …

A Historical Study Of The Theatre Of The Mother Lode During The Gold Rush Period, Berton Everett Trulsson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Many events of the gold rush have been adequately narrated in numerous books and articles. The succeeding pages in this thesis will recall, historically by topic, important incidents of one phase of that period never before treated as a separate study that phase is the theatre of the Mother Lode region.

The argonauts of the Mother Lode wanted to be entertained and could pay for it. Many preferred the saloon and gamboling hall, but the theatre did not languish because of this, and in fact, developed in some instances directly out of the saloons and fandango halls.

It was the …

A Critical Approach To Homiletic Literature, Winthrop H. Richardson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

A critical study of the literary values contained in homiletic writing demands at the outset a careful consideration of what differentiates literature from mere language. Following a line of distinction made by Professor Albert Guerard of Stanford, literature may be defined from two points of view: technique and intention.

A more exalted concept is furnished by the philosophy of James Russell Lowell, as it has been paraphrased by Norman Foerster: “Literature is the ideal representation of human nature…”

Recognizing the fact that literature involves “overtones of the soul” (Guerard), or “spiritual imagination” (Foerster), we are forced to depart from the …

An Analysis Of Production Procedures In The Stage Play Harriet, Harold Harvey Ulrici

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

It is the purpose of this thesis to present the research, planning, and actual production procedures of the play entitled Harriet, as written by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements. This is the production which was originally done by Gilbert Miller at Henry Miller's Theatre in 1943 with Miss Helen Hayes in the title role.

Speech Attributes Of Thomas Starr King, Elton F. Martin

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Suspended in the State Capitol at Sacramento is a portrait of a man under whose name appears the following inscription, "The man whose matchless oratory saved California to the Union". The same name identifies a statue standing in the Congressional Hall of Fame, placed there by the State of California in memory of one of two Californians "most illustrious for their historic renown". The life and speeches of a man who achieved such renown and who earned such an immortal epitaph to his eloquence should be worthy of study by a speech student. The purpose of this thesis is to …

Ua3/2/4 Armistice Day, Paul Garrett

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered on an Armistice Day by Paul Garrett.

Ua3/2/4 [Abraham Lincoln], Paul Garrett

WKU Administration Documents

Address prepared by Paul Garrett regarding Abraham Lincoln. The document includes the following sections:

• Introduction I
• Introduction II
• Honesty
• Modesty
• Tolerant & Kind
• Objective Judgment of Men
• Humor
• Religious Faith