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Woman's Missionary Union, First Baptist Church
These yearbooks document the activities and membership of the Women's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church.
Women's Army Corps
During World War II Eastern stayed financially afloat by providing training space on campus for the Women's Army Corp, Branch 6, 3589th Service Unit. This collection consists of the weekly schedule of classes taken by participants in the Army Administrative School. Besides class names and locations, the schedules also include study assignments and the name of the officer teaching the class.
Women's Athletic Association and Women's Recreation Association Records
The Women's Athletic Association (founded fall semester 1946) and the Women's Recreation Association were both organized to provide women the opportunity the play team sports. The sports that were played included basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, softball, and bowling. The leaders of the group arranged "play dates" with teams from other Kentucky colleges and organized tournaments. These teams were not recognized by the university or funded by it.
Woodlawn Architectural Survey
In 1995 Woodlawn, the historic home built by Green Clay for his daughter Pauline when she married William Rodes, was sold and moved to another county. Before it was dismantled, architect Eric Zabilka was able to complete a thorough survey of the home. These materials are his field notes, photographs, and drawings of individual features in the house. Also included are copies of documents that Zabilka compiled relating to the house and the families who lived there.
Woods Family Papers
This collection of materials documents Clarence's activities as mayor and his attempts to advise future mayors on city financial matters. His brother Archie attended Central University and his letters to his father and sister document that experience. A later series of letters were written to Archie's wife and many express sympathy at her husband's death.
Worland Family Papers
This collection of postcards includes greeting cards for various holidays as well as postcards from all over the United States. Two cards depict anti-black imagery in the pickaninny caricature style. Many of the cards have notes written mostly to Mr. and Mrs. George Worlund of Brandenburg, Kentucky. Many of the notes are brief hellos; however, some do give news such as the death of a brother or other news of family and friends. The collection also includes two unidentified photographs.
World War I Collection
This collection consists of military publications and maps from World War I. These newspapers give the researcher a first-hand look into what was happening on the front during the war. Some of the maps show actual troop movement along with the dates of various skirmishes.