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Robert Finley Spence Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.48
Abstract
Robert Finley Spence graduated from the Berea College Foundation School and completed the Agricultural course of the Vocational School at Berea in 1914 before starting a forty year career as extension agent for Southern Madison and Rockcastle counties, Kentucky. Spence also taught courses at Berea College, worked with the Vocational School, and was heavily involved with the 4-H Club and other organizations in Kentucky. After retiring from his County Agent position in 1954, Spence became...
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1915-1964
Robert J. Schneider Papers
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Identifier: RG 09-9.42
Abstract
Dr. Robert J. Schneider completed thirty-two years on the faculty of Berea College, retiring in 2001 as distinguished professor of general studies and professor of classical languages. He taught courses in Latin and Greek languages and literatures, and also general studies courses that explored topics in biblical literature, history of Christian thought, history of science, classical mythology, and contemporary fiction. His senior seminar at Berea College, "Science and Faith," allowed him to...
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1975-2001
G. Gilbert Roberts papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.24
Abstract
Collection of fifty songs specially arranged for the Berea College Chimes, assembled by G. Gilbert Roberts.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1972-1977
Norma and Hubert Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.28
Abstract
Papers of Berea students Norma (McCollum) and Hubert Robinson.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1924-1932
Roger Howell Memory Collection
Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: BCA 0123 SAA 123
Abstract
Roger Howell has been immersed in traditional mountain music since childhood. As a teenager, Howell began playing fiddle and soon became a respected musician in the Madison County, North Carolina area. Howell has performed at various festivals and has won multiple contests at regional conventions. In addition to his performance skills, Howell is a respected teacher, author, and instrument technician. Howell learned fiddle tunes from some of the region's best fiddlers including Fletcher...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 2007
Roy N. Walters papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.54-RG 9.54
Abstract
Born in West Virginia, Roy N. Walters graduated from Berea College with a BA in Sociology in 1927 and began teaching printing classes for the Foundation School. He would quickly become a full-time teacher for the school and its Dean in1943. Walters served as Dean of the Foundation School until his retirement in 1968. Until 1958, Walters also served as the Dean of Men.
While a student at Berea College, Walters worked in the Printing Department. Immediately following graduation he became...
Dates:
1922 - 1993
Christian F. Rumold papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 04-4.05
Abstract
Papers of Christian F. Rumold.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1914-1918
Rural Institutes of India - Education and Training Project
Collection
Identifier: RG 10-10.14
Abstract
In conjunction with the Ministry of Education of the Government of India and the National Council of Rural Higher Education (U.S.), Berea College provided technical assistance, training, and educational programming to the Rural Higher Institutes in India during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Consultation and programming included work by Berea College faculty in India and on the Berea College campus (including a semester long study program for Indian students at Berea). The two main areas...
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1959-1961
Rural School Improvement Project (RSIP)
Collection
Identifier: RG 10-10.03
Abstract
The Rural School Improvement Project (RSIP), implemented by Berea College, began its planning in the spring of 1952. Financed by a grant from the Fund for the Advancement of Education, the project officially began in 1953. The project was based on two principles: (1) good schools make for good communities and (2) good teachers are indispensable for good schools. Implementation of the project primarily took place in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
Project objectives included...
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1953-1959
Ruth Cranston papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BCA 0223-HC 48
Abstract
This collection contains several manuscripts, biographical material, and letters written to author Ruth Cranston (1887 -1956).
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1908-1957; Other: Date acquired: 11/01/1957