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The Alumni, Communications and Philanthropy collection contains fundraising and publicity materials, records on donors and foundations, records of various department staff, alumni event and support materials, campus maps and tour guides, and staff newsletters published by the department.  A highlight of the collection is its numerous publications reflecting the fundraising efforts and historical background of the College which can be found in Series 2: Publicity and Publications.

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Records regarding awards and special recognitions given by Berea College to students, alumnae, staff, faculty, community members, and others. A small number of awards in this collection are given to Berea College community members by outside organizations.

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The Berea College Magazine is a quarterly publication of the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications. Formerly the Berea Alumnus.

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Various historical registers and alumni directories of Berea College.

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Early newspaper of the College publishing stories and information regarding trustee meetings, faculty and teachers, alumni reunions, programs, addresses and speeches, and promotions of the school.

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Materials and records regarding Berea College commencement ceremonies including graduate lists, notices, clippings, commencement and baccalaureate programs, and audio-visual recordings.

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For nearly 100 years, Berea College Convocations has made lectures, concerts and the performing arts available to the students and the general public.  A significant part of students' educational experience at the College is offered through the Convocation series which, in addition to enlivening the intellectual, aesthetic and religious lives of students, provides common experiences for students, faculty, and staff.

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In January of 1958, Leila Flannery retired from Berea College after serving over twenty-five years in the Alumni Office as the Alumni Assistant.  Flannery was also a charter and active member of the Berea Business and Professional Women's Club.

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News releases, articles and write ups of the Berea College News Bureau.

Abstract Born in McCreary County, KY, Norman Ball graduated from the Berea College Academy in 1933 and from Berea College in 1939.  He enlisted in September 1942 and eventually served in North Africa, Italy, and France.  At the time of his enlistment, he was the fifth member of his family to join the service.  Ball received an honorable discharge in October 1945. Ball returned to McCreary County and taught in the county school system before retiring in 1973.  He was an active supporter on Berea...