Berea (Ky.)
Found in 122 Collections and/or Records:
Mountain Association
Myrtle Painter papers
New Opportunity School for Women Collection
News Bureau Vertical Files
News releases, articles and write ups of the Berea College News Bureau.
Panoramic photograph of the faculty and students of Berea College
Black and white panoramic photograph of the Berea College faulty and students. Oversize folder.
Paper Bag Map of Berea, Kentucky, circa 1900-1950
Map of Berea, Kentucky hand drawn on craft paper ("paper bag") in black and red pencil. Two sheets.
Pencil drawing "The First House, Store and Post Office in Berea, Ky" signed JHC, 1875 March 27
Pencil drawing on paper by JHC. Removed from acidic wood frame and backing board May 2024. In deframing the item, several pages of Estyle D. Hanson's algebra homework were discovered in the backing materials. Hanson was the grandson of Berea College founder J. G. Hanson.
Prince Edward County Students at Berea collection
Progress Club Collection
Established in Berea in 1907 as the Priscilla Club, the club’s name was changed to the Progress Club in 1915. The club remains an active Berea women's club.
Richard Sears Research Collection
Richard D. Sears was Professor of English and Theatre, 1967-2010, and the Chester D. Tripp Chair in Humanities at Berea College. He has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of Kentucky history including the abolitionist movement, Camp Nelson, and Madison County. In particular, Sears devoted many years to researching and writing about the origins of Berea College and it founding members and families.