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Ware Brothers Collection
Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: BCA 0153 SAA 157
Abstract
William Chester (1920-2012), known as “Chet,” and Donald (1921- ), or “Don,” Ware were born in Argyle, Casey County, Kentucky. They grew up in an atmosphere of country gospel music and singing and were taught to sing and play guitar by their father Virgil Ware who was a shape-note gospel singer and teacher. The two brothers performed together since the late 1920s and, after hearing Delmore Brothers for the first time in 1933, began covering Delmore Brothers songs.
The duo’s career...
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Watergate Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0206 HC 31
Abstract
On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested after breaking into the National Democratic Party Headquarters located in the Watergate complex in Washington DC. Later it was found that the men were associated with the committee to re-elect Richard Nixon. It was eventually discovered that Nixon was aware of the break in and aided in the resulting cover-up. A special investigation was ordered. In all, twenty men, including some of Nixon's top aides, were convicted of obstruction of justice because...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1973-1975
Karl T. Waugh papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 04-4.03
Abstract
Papers of Karl T. Waugh.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1919-1923
Pat Wear papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.55
Abstract
These are the papers of Dr. Pat Wear.
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1955-1979
Willis D. Weatherford, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.06
Abstract
Official and personal papers of Willis D. Weatherford, Jr., sixth president of Berea College.
Dates:
1966 - 1996
Willis D. Weatherford, Sr. papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.56
Abstract
Correspondence, printed material, writings, speeches, and other material relating to the professional and personal life of Willis D. Weatherford, Sr.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: circa 1915-1970
Albert Greer Weidler papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.62
Abstract
Papers of Albert Greer Weidler (1882-1957) who served as Berea College’s Dean of Labor (1918-1948) and professor (1918-1952).
Dates:
Other: Majority of material found in 1922-1956
Mary Elizabeth Welsh papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.57
Abstract
Papers of Mary Elizabeth Welsh.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1862-1987; Other: Majority of material found in 1881-1952
West-Vanhook Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0061 SAA 061
Abstract
The West-Vanhook family farm (Garrard County, Kentucky) was bought by F.A. Vanhook and his wife Nancy in 1884. They moved there, from Science Hill in Pulaski County, Kentucky. The death of the current farm owner delayed the official property transfer until 1890. By this time F.A. Vanhook had already passed away. Henry West of Pulaski County, Kentucky married F.A. Vanhook’s daughter, Sarah in 1867. His son William W. (better known as W.W. West) was the first West to move to the farm, being...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1867-1952
WHAS Radio Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: BCA 0216 HC 41
Abstract
WHAS was the first licensed radio station in Kentucky when it started broadcasting on July 18, 1922. Early programming included news and sports coverage. The station aired the first live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on May 16, 1925. It was originally part of the Bingham family owned Louisville media empire which most notably included the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times.
The station...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1936-1967