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Civil War items on Exhibit at the Frazier History Museum

Henry Clay pipe and campaign ribbons

Henry Clay pipe and campaign ribbons on loan to the Frazier History Museum

Several objects from the Kentucky Library & Museum collection are featured in the exhibit, “Civil War: My Brother, My Enemy” at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville.  They include political items such as a unique Henry Clay campaign pipe, several ribbons promoting the candidacies of James Buchanan, John C. Breckinridge, and Henry Clay; two Civil War era handbills; and two everyday objects – a china head doll and mid-19th century sewing machine.

Running through April 8, 2012, “My Brother, My Enemy,” explores how the Civil War impacted Kentuckians and examines the heart-wrenching and personal stories of the nationwide conflict that forever severed once close-knit relationships here in Kentucky.  More information about the exhibit.

 

 

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by | November 9, 2011 · 2:59 pm
by | September 27, 2011 · 1:16 pm

SOKY Reads! Alcott Series Continues Tonight

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman behind Little Women

Jennifer Walton-Hanley (left) and Dr. Dorothea Browder (right)

This past Thursday, September 22, SOKY Reads! presented “Louisa May Alcott: Literary Phenomenon and Social Reform.” Dr. Dorothea Browder discussed the role of women in 19th-Century America, while Jennifer Walton-Hanley discussed how Alcott’s novel Work: A Story of Experience influenced women’s rights and responsibilities beyond the family.

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by | August 19, 2011 · 1:49 pm

Kentucky Reference Librarian Nancy Richey will be presenting a workshop on African American Genealogy at the Warren County Public Library, Wednesday August 31st from 6-7 pm.

Genealogical information about African American Ancestors is often difficult to locate. This workshop offers an introduction to using online databases and covers the fundamentals of getting started. The class also features guidelines on what types of records are available for research and where to find them. Resources on the Internet are also covered. This is a wonderful opportunity to get started on your own journey in exploring your roots.

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by | May 6, 2011 · 11:07 am

Library Finals Hours, May 2011

Helm-Cravens Library will be open each night until 2am this finals week from Sunday, May 8th through Thursday, May 12th. As in past semesters Western’s Student Government Association is helping to underwrite this service to our students. For the first time, the Student Technology Center (the computer lab) on the second floor of the Helm Library will also be extending its hours until 2am from May 8th through May 12th.

Students needing a study break can stop by Java City in Helm Library for  complimentary coffee and pastries from 10pm to 2am on May 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th.

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by | April 19, 2011 · 9:43 am

Far Away Places presents James Siekmeier

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This month’s Far Away Places series featured Professor James Siekmeier, historian from West Virginia University. He talked about “Bolivia and the United States: The Ties That Bind and Constrict” on Thursday, April 21 at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Bowling Green, KY. His talk was followed by a heated discussion and book signing.

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by | April 1, 2011 · 12:32 pm

Janna McMahan @ Kentucky Live!

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Award-winning Southern novelist Janna McMahan, a native of Campbellsville, Kentucky, spoke about her experience of the deep south during her writing career at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bowling Green, Kentucky on the evening of April 17, 2011. Her presentation was part of the WKU Libraries’ “Kentucky Live!” talk series.

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by | March 28, 2011 · 9:59 am

2nd Annual Health Literacy Summit

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On March 24-25, WKU Libraries participated in the 2nd Annual Health Literacy Summit, a multidisciplinary meeting of health professionals, health insurers, and librarians. Hosted at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, the Health Literacy Summit heightened awareness of health literacy and its impact on patient outcomes.  A consumer with good health literacy has the ability to obtain, comprehend, and use information related to health and wellness.

Health Sciences Librarian Carol Watwood presented a poster session, “Take Action for Better Health: The Best Web-Based Health Information to Address Kentucky’s Health Challenges.” This presentation highlighted the role of libraries in improving health literacy.

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by | March 22, 2011 · 8:58 am

Snell Collection Icons on Exhibit in Owensboro

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From now through May 31, artwork from the Kentucky Library & Museum is on view at the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art as part of  “The Divine in Art” exhibit, a major survey of art in a religious genre collected or produced in this region in the past century.  Two Russian icons, “Christ Pantocrator” and “Three Saints,” from the C. Perry Snell Collection are featured in the exhibit which consists of more than 150 works that date from the 15th century to the present.

For more information about the exhibit, contact the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art at 270-685-3181.

Images of other artworks in the Snell Collection are available online in KenCat.

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by | March 12, 2011 · 10:17 pm

Far Away Places Presents John All

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On the evening of March 17 at Barnes & Noble, the WKU Libraries’ “Far Away Places” international talk series featured Professor John All from WKU’s Department of Geography & Geology. While studying climate change in the Himalayas in 2010 as part of the Fulbright Scholar program, he scaled the treacherous northeast ridge and reached the summit of Mount Everest, at 29,035 ft. the world’s highest mountain on May 23rd.

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by | March 4, 2011 · 9:22 am

Cravens closed March 7-10

Due to planned power upgrade, Cravens library will be closed next week.
Helm library will remain open and the following changes will apply:
• A circulation desk will be setup at the JAVA CITY entrance in HELM for book checkout and returns.
• The Interlibrary Loan office in Helm 107 will be used for library obligations (i.e. fines, etc.) or if a book needs to be retrieved from Cravens Library for patrons.
Work will be going on in Helm so please exercise caution. Cravens library is tentatively scheduled to re-open Friday at 8am. Please call the reference desk with questions 745-6125.

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