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Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.41
Abstract
William J. (Bill) Schafer was a Professor of English from 1964 to 2002 at Berea College, where he became the Chester D. Tripp Professor of Humanities. Schafer’s publications included academic articles on American literature, jazz reviews, fiction, personal essays, a co-edited online periodical (Journal of Provincial Thought) and four books on various forms of popular music (rock, ragtime, New Orleans marching bands, and the music of Jelly Roll Morton)....
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Other: Date acquired: 05/07/2001
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0130 SAA 130
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of (1) video and audio home recordings, (2) radio programs 1950s - 1970s, and (3) video field recordings, 2008, documenting a wide range of singers and instrumentalist from Whitley, Knox, and McCreary counties, Kentucky and just over the border in Tennessee. Especially notable are performances by fiddlers Claude Harmon and Marion Pridemore, and numerous other local musicians on the Country Music Express radio programs.
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1950-2008
Collection — Box: 12
Identifier: RG 05-5.05
Abstract
Berea College has always nurtured the spiritual life of its community in a variety of ways. While categorized non-denominational, the school creates an inclusive Christian spirituality that has always promoted social justice in its many forms. During its earliest history, the College provided many opportunities for Christian education and spiritual development, requiring the participation of all students and faculty. Beginning with the founders of the College, several members of the faculty...
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1895-
Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: BCA 0141 SAA 141
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Wilson Reeves (1925-2008) was born in Fleming County, KY and attended Berea College. He was an avid amateur radio operator and collected unique and original recordings, with an extensive library of old-time and mountain music.
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1970-1983
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0172-SAA 170
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The collection contains biographical profiles of alumni and founders, written and audio interviews, photographs, yearbooks, audio and video recordings, newspaper and magazine articles, historical essays, books related to the institution, Buckhorn Alumni Association documents and maps of the Buckhorn area.
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1900-2013
Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: BCA 0188 HC 13
Scope and Contents
Records include a single ledger used to record minutes of the Chapter from its organization in November, 1890, through December, 1902. Included are a copy of the Chapter constitution (1891), membership and attendance records, and meeting minutes. Minutes detail election of officers, meeting programs, reports, topics of discussion, and financial affairs of the Chapter. The collection also contains miscellaneous items such as a “Temperance Fan,” letter promoting prohibition and an issue of...
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1890-1902
Collection
Identifier: RG 06-6.50
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Records of the Berea College Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Formerly: Women's and Gender Studies Program.
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Other: Majority of material found in 1990-
Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.27
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Collectio of materials regarding the life and work of Carter G. Woodson.
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1922-2004
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.59
Abstract
These are the papers and records of Frank J. Wray, history professor at Berea College from 1953 to 1991. Included in the collection are papers and records regarding Wray’s military service and service to Berea College, writings and translations, teaching materials, college notes, correspondence and personal subject files.
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1946 - 1991
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.60
Abstract
Collection of correspondence written by Albert Allen Wright to Mary Lyon Bedortha.
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translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1870-1871
