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Berea (Ky.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 111 Collections and/or Records:

Progress Club Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0194 HC 19
Abstract

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.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1907-1999

Richard Sears Research Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0250
Abstract

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.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1796-2008

William H. Robe papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.61
Abstract

personal papers of William H. Robe.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: Majority of material found within 1888 - 1943

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...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1915-1964

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

Second Nature Recycling Collection

 Collection — 1
Identifier: BCA 0204 HC 29
Scope and Contents

Promotional flyers, contact lists, and financial records documenting Second Nature Recycling, a Berea community organization that sought to raise public awareness of the need for a community waste recycling plan.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1981-1987

Larry D. Shinn papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.08
Abstract

Public documents, publications, and ephemera produced by the Office of the President and Larry D. Shinn during his tenure as President of Berea College.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1994-2012

John Bell Stephenson papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.07
Abstract

Official records and personal papers of the seventh president of Berea College, John Bell Stephenson.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1984 - 1994

William B. Stewart papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG 03-3.02
Abstract

This collection consists of the official ad personal papers of Berea College's second president, William B. Stuart.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1879 - 1974; Other: Majority of material found within 1890-1892

Students for Appalachia (SFA) records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 07-7.06
Abstract

The records of the Berea College Students for Appalachia (SFA).

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: Majority of material found within 1968-1992