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2012-2013

Union College Awards, Honors, and Citations, 1976.

Honorary Union College Degree for William G. Mitchell

Honorary degree for Doctor of Commercial Science is dated May 16, 1976, and is contained in a black diploma cover. Also included are copies of the accompanying citation.

The Patridge Theta Pi Delta Award

Blank copy of the citation

Correspondence, 1941.

One signed letter from U.S. Senator Alben W. Barkley to Dr. Conway Boatman concerning the issue of college deferments for young men dated August 29, 1941.

Newspaper Clippings, 1879-2016.

"Union College's first great benefactress" about Fanny Speed, source unknown

The Union College Centennial Magazine (1879-1979) showing pictures of the class of 1879, Speed Hall, and the campus in 1905

April 1981, Kentucky Coal Journal promoting the Union College Coal Technology major

July 30, 1981, Louisville Courier-Journal about the 18th Union College Aerospace Workshop for Teachers

News Sheet - "Letter to the Editor: Community's support helps college grow" August 24, 2016

Various clippings, lists, etc. relating to the history of Union College

Time Capsule Vault, 1980-2011.

Content note: The Knox County Historical Society buried a time capsule vault in front of Centennial Hall in 1980 to be unearthed and opened during the Union College Bicentennial in 2079.

October 16, 1980, article from Barbourville Advocate newspaper with a picture and news story about the burial of a time vault in front of Centennial hall on October 10 by the Knox County Historical Society. The article provides a listing of the items placed in the vault.

Summer 2011 issue of the Union College Alumni Magazine concerning a time capsule vault that was buried in front of Centennial Hall in 1962 and is due to be unearthed in 2012.

Visit from Vice-President, 1954.

Content note: Vice-President Richard Nixon was invited to speak during the Union College 75th Anniversary events in May 1954 by President Boatman. He was unable to attend then, but did come to Union College and speak on October 4, 1954 as part of his campaigning for Republicans.  The letter from Senator Barkley was in the envelope with the Nixon letters and photographs.

Correspondence from Vice-President Nixon to Union College president Boatman

Photographs of Richard Nixon visiting Union College including several of him speaking in front of Centennial hall

A typed schedule of events for the Nixon visit

Union College History Book, 1979. (3 folders)

Materials relating to the publication and sale of the 1979 version of the book Union College, 1879-1979.

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Various Photographic Negatives, undated.

Early Photographs, 1897-1920's.

Copy of old photo showing children and old Administrative Building labeled "1897"

Photograph of people dining with a handwritten notation on the back "Dining Room at Thanksgiving 1908" along with the names Corb Lewis and Lawrence & Mrs. Wesley, children

Group of college students around a new tree labeled "In the 20's" on the back with the names John Young, Ethel Owens, Julia Keaton, Amelia Ballinger (sp?), Thelma Stratton, Louise Jesson, Verna Noe Landrum

Various postcards with photographs

Glass Plate Negatives

Five glass plate negatives in large envelope (some damage) of two labeled Percy Portis, one shows an outdoor basketball game, one is an X-ray of a human hand, and one is indistinguishable.

Panoramic Photographs, 1930.

View of Union College Community members in front of college, no date.

View of Union College Community members in front of college, March 1930

Various Groups of Photographs, undated.

Debbie D'Anna Photograph Collection, undated.

Various photographs left by Debbie D'Anna including photographs of Union College people and events, especially basketball. Also includes photos of D'Anna's travels and family life

AOP 00001 - AOP 00837

1998-1999

AOP 00838 - AOP 01635

1998

AOP 01636 - AOP 02475

1997-1998

AOP 02476 - AOP 3322

1997-1998, Fall Convocation, Honor's Day, Ohio Alumni Meeting, Governor Wilkinson, Older miscellaneous, 1990s Football, Campus Life 2001, CDs/Photos 2004

Paintings/Photographs

An American Masterpiece by the Aaron Brothers of California (lithograph – 5700) Fall lake Landscape Scene. Given in memory of Mrs. Ruth B. Nelson by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Asher  24 ½ X 42 inches

 Architectural Print (possibly watercolor) – “Addition to Library Building – Union College Barbourville, KY  John F. Wilson & Assoc. – Architects, Lexington KY” By Chas Akers ‘61  20 X 30 inches

Print of Eagle standing on American Flag, includes a quote by President George Bush (January 20, 1989) by Mitchell D. Talle. Print has a Gilded Frame.  Gift from Cherry Owens. Printed Treasures 12/100 Established 1990 Signature?  31 ½ X 37 ½ inches

Black and White framed Photograph of “Jack C. Phillips and the Energy Gas Committee Strike Gas – October 28, 1983” Pictured from left to Right – Dr. Harold E. Jones, D. Deril Mays, Dr. Jack Phillips, Mr. Sam Davies, Dr. Walter Powell, not pictured Mr. James Murphy  31 X 17 inches

Framed Ariel Picture of Barbourville KY (color) including Union College Campus by Bob Boyd Aerial Photos #48  20 X 24 inches

Framed Photograph, written on picture, “This is a photograph of the first explosion of atomic shell fired from a cannon – witnessed by us a Freudman’s Flat, Nevada on May 29, 1953” – Jim Robsion Jr. M.C. Class of 1919  23 X 27 inches

 Portrait of Abigail E. Weeks, Oil painting on board (Plaque with her name mounted on Painting). 31 X 25 inches

Wooden Memorial Display with brass gilding. “In Memoriam World War II”

“Union College honors her sons who died in Service”

-Hobart Elmer Brock, Henry W. Jones, Harold P. Corey, Kenneth Marsee, Frank N. Dunn, Curtis Massey, Herman A. Faulkner, Gillous G. Miracle, William O. Herndon, Claude P. Smith, John Randall Hudson, James W. Sowder, Walter W. White, Lawrence Smith, Edison J. Disney  34 X 25 inches

Lithographic Landscape of Chateau of Chillon by G. Courbet.  27 ½ x 32 inches

Sketch Portrait of an elderly man. First name is W.V. but unable to make out last name. 17 X 23 ½ inches

Framed Photograph of “The Loyal Eighteen” accompanied with newspaper articles documenting the significance of the group. 18 X 22 inches

Lithograph of Barbourville, KY? A scene of early Barbourville around the time it was first settled. (Sticker on front identifies it as Barbourville).  22 X 16 inches

Ray Harm Print – A Blue Jay and Ground Squirrel. Plate No. XIII. 19 X 23 ½ inches

Black and White framed Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with unknown. 24 X 20 inches

Watercolor of Barbourville Brick Company - located on the back campus of Union College (This information was provided by a sticker located on the front of the painting). The watercolor is by H. Hitchcock. 26 X 20 inches

Black and White Collection of Photographs of Men (possibly the Kentucky State Senate) Center Picture is William O’Connell Bradley, United States Senator – Elect. Printed on the Picture is the quote, “They All Sat Steady in the Boat” as well as the year “1908” and a city “Frankfort, KY”. Photos by H.A. Gretter.  28 X 22 inches

Lithograph? – Portrait of John Wesley (Founder of Methodism) by Frank O. Salisbury. 23 ½ X 19 ½ inches

Oil on Canvas Portrait of John Wesley (Founder of Methodism) by J.E. Parker 1982 after Frank O. Salisbury. 20 X 24 inches

Ray Harm Print – “Yellow breasted Chat” Ieteria Virens. Crest Plate VI. 19 ½ X 16 ¾ inches

Black and White Photographs (Collage) of scenes from Union College 1906-1921. 21 X 17 ½ inches

Charter of Phi Delta Kappa – Charter Members (Union College, Kentucky) October 11, 1982. 18 X 24 inches

Anne Ophelia Dowden Print – “Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron Canescens)” Plate No. XIX. 15 X 18 inches

Anne Ophelia Dowden Print – “Black-eyed Susan, Honeysuckle, Fringed Loosestrife.” Plate No. XVIII. 15 X 18 inches

Ray Harm Print – “Mountain Chickadee – Parusgameli”. Crest Plate XII. 19 ½ X 16 ¾ inches

Architectural Print of ??? by Roan Framing. 26 ½ X 19 inches

Black and White Aerial Photograph of the Union College Campus – Photographer unknown. 19 X 23 inches

Pen and Ink of Sewing Spinning Wheel and basket by Muff Jones. 22 ½ by 18 ½ inches.

Copy of Declaration of Independence “Presented to Union College by the class of 1933” – W.R. Lundy. 15 X 17 inches

Pen and ink drawing of Augusta College, Augusta KY. 11 ½ X 13 ½ inches

Framed Phi Delta Kappa District VIII Award presented to Union College for achievement as an outstanding chapter 1988-89. 16 X 13 ½ inches

Black and White Photograph of (First name unknown? Last name Stewart) – Library Donor. 13 X 17 inches

Watercolor or lithograph? Of Abigail E. Weeks Memorial Library – Union College of Kentucky. 14 ½ X 9 ¾ inches

Framed Union College Board of Trustee Resolution 1993. 14 X 16 ½ inches

Black and White handwritten map of trails and roads of early Knox County and Historic Sites. May by Dwight D. Warren, copyright 1996 from the History of Knox County, Kentucky by K.S. Sol Warren 1976. 12 X 14 ½ inches

Small Painting of Cumberland Falls, watercolor by former Union College Faculty member W.F. Gilmore, 12 ¾ X 9 ¾ inches

Small Painting of outdoor scene (river and mountains) watercolor by former Union College Faculty member W.F. Gilmore, 12 2/4 X 9 ¾

Anne Ophelia Dowden Print – Ox–ey Daisy, Lady-slipper Buttercup.” Plate No. XVII. 15 ¼ X 18 inches

Wooden Plaque for The Union College Parents’ Association, “In honor of Parents interested in the college.” 15 X 20 inches

Framed Future Teachers of America Charter, John Owen Gross Chapter, Union College, Barbourville, KY, March 26, 1943. 18 ¾ X 15 ¼ inches

Black and White Aerial Photograph of the “Skyline Highway to the Pinnacle at Cumberland Gap.” 13 ¼ X 10 inches

Black and White photograph of Elsie W. Cuhn, sister of Geo H. Wilson and Lena Keesling. Room dedicated to her in Science Building. 11 X 14 inches

Black and White photograph of Lena W. Keesling. 11 X 14 inches

2 Black and White (Sepia tone) photographs of John Henry Wilson. 15 X 10 ½ inches

Black and White watercolor of Three African Men boating in a canoe (1959). 13 ¾ inches X 17 inches

Black and White watercolor of African man climbing a tree (1959). 13 ½ X 17 inches

Framed Union College Program (During President Mahlon A. Miller’s term). 17 X 14 inches

Framed Charter for Union College Kentucky Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, November 2, 1985. 14 ¼ X 20 inches.

Framed photograph of Margaret Senters with a background montage of the four presidents she has worked for.

Framed and signed photograph of Congressman Hal Rogers with members of KCEOC

African Collection

Oil on Board – Landscape of African Village with small huts (Mountainous Background). By Nolkasi (name hard to distinguish)  21 X 26 inches

Oil on Canvas – Three African Huts in Village. Writing on back provides painting title, “Leopoldville” 1959 by Samba (possibly Sambi) Phillip (Philipe). Engraved Plaque that states, “Given by Emily and L.G. Sapp”18 X 13 inches

Oil on Canvas – River Scene in Africa that includes two men boating nearby a village by Samba (possibly Sambi) Phillip 1959. Given by Emily and L.G. Sapp. 19 ½ X 15 ½ inches

Oil on Board – Writing on back provides painting title, “Burning of Tall Grass” by Nolkasi? (name hard to distinguish) Bought in Kinshasa, Zaire 1972. A scene of two people boating on a lake in Africa. 15 X 19 inches

Oil on Canvas – African forest village scene in which the lake reflects the sky. Writing on painting is hard to distinguish – either the painting is by someone named Bomeko or it is referring to the city of Bamako, Mali, possibly. 16 x 31 inches

Oil on Canvas – African villagers stand on riverfront and watch two men boating nearby by Nolkasi? (name hard to distinguish) 25 X 17 ½ inches

Three African watercolor scenes depicting African hunters spearing animals at night by Oballbi? (name hard to distinguish) 38 X 15 inches

Centennial Campus Advisory Committee Minutes, 1978-1979.

Tapes of founders' convocation address, Union College Alumnus Newsletter

Items Concerning the Centennial Oratorio, "Elijah," 1979.

Miscellaneous Photographs and Newspaper Clippings, 1979

Various photographs and clippings related to Centennial Activities including a photograph of Colonel Harland Sanders and a photocopy of the “Centennial Recital” program.

Materials Relating to the Spring 1979 Graduation, 1979.

Letters and citations relating to the recipients of honorary degrees; John Wesley Award program; miscellaneous.

Centennial Ball Photographs, 1979.

Centennial Homecoming Program, Photographs, and Documents, 1979.

Centennial Recital, Banquet, and Worship, 1979.

Photographs, clippings, and other miscellany.

Convocation and Parent's Day, 1979.

Programs and Union College Bulletin – Parent’s Edition.

Centennial Lecture, 1979.

Photographs and “Tapes for two of Centennial Lectures (April 2-3, 1979)”.

Centennial Faculty Lecture, 1979.

Centennial Publicity Committee, 1979.

Newspaper clippings and correspondence.

Centennial Campus Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, 1978-1979.

Centennial Honor's Day, 1979.

Historical Pageant, 1929.

Contains various clippings concerning local and area history PLUS the following typed papers (probably for oral presentation): “Dr. Thomas Walker – Kentucky’s First Explorer” by Dr. John Owen Gross (President), “Bishop William McKendree," “Bishop Francis Asbury," “Bishop Richard Whatcoat,” and Untitled 14 page paper covering the history of the area, the Methodist Church in Kentucky, and the history of Union College

Photocopy of A Pageant of the Mountain People Celebrating the Semi-Centennial of Union College, 1929.

Play by James Watt Raine, the pages are in some disorder, some parts appear to be missing while there are extra copies of some sections

Lincoln Centennial Anniversary Program, 1909.

Union College Chapel, Friday Evening, February 12, 1909 (from the Press of the Mountain Advocate, Barbourville, KY

Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Celebrations, 1953-1954.

Looking Forward : Union College 1954-1979 – Brochure for 75th Anniversary Celebration

Union College: Heir of a Great Tradition by John Owen Gross with an introduction by President Conway Boatman – This was the Founder’s Day address given by Dr. Gross during the 75th Anniversary Celebration, 15 pages – 2 copies in pamphlet form & 1 copy on typed sheets

Brochure – Union College – 8 pages –Union College Bulletin v.16, no. 1, February 1954

Minutes of the First Meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Committee  March 17,1953

Minutes of the Second Meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Committee  September 17,1953

Minutes of the Third Meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Committee  February 19, 1954

Banquet program for the 75th Anniversary – red with Black diamond with U.C. 75th Ann. Sticker

Programs of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations  May 27 – June 1, 1954

Towers of Strength – A Pageant – Program (2 copies)

Towers of Strength – 21 page typewritten script on long paper

Address by E. S. Bradley – Typed speech with corrections for Founders Day 1954

Gift form with letter to Faculty and Staff from Dean H. B. Smith

Barbourville Advocate  May 27, 1954 – Headline:  “UNION CELEBRATION BEGINS TODAY”

Barbourville Advocate front page – June 3, 1954

Brochure – “Your Invitation to Participate in Preserving the Quality of Excellence Union College – no date but was stored with 75th Anniversary materials

Bumper Sticker for 75th Anniversary – red text on black background, about 17 inches long

World War I Service Flag of Union College, 1918.

Made by the Girls of the College 1917-1918. Presented to Union College, May 25, 1918.

Lists the names of Union College students in the service and those killed in action.

Founder's Day Materials, 1975.

Program, Banquet, Convocation etc.- includes Founder’s Day Address by James P. Melton (October 24, 1975)

First African American Students at Union College, 1954.

Two photocopies of the front page of the October 27, 1954 Orange and Black (v.30, no.1) with the Headline: “Union Admits Negro Students”.

Information sheet created by Librarian/Archivist Bruce Miracle providing the names and information concerning the first black Union College students, the first black graduate and the first Master’s recipient along with a URL link to the Lyrasis Internet Archive copies of the Stespean and the Union College Bulletin and a link to the Union College Alumni Magazine.

Honor to George Washington, 1932.

Published under the direction of the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission - A Collection of Pamphlets and Articles 

Union College and Local Area, 2009-2011.

Kentucky Humanities (April 2009) - Article: Behind the Chatauqua (Haley Bowling) (p.6)

Kentucky Humanities (Spring 2010) - Article: Hollywood Comes to Knox County by John White ( about the movie "Stark Love" with Knox Countians, Silas Miracle and Tom Brogan) (p.29)

Back Home in Kentucky (Fall 2011) - Article:  Union College's Rich Cultural History: Celebrating the Arts (p. 51)

General History, 1989 - 2001.

Business Week (Sept. 24 2001) –  “Act of War” (Special Report on September 11 attack)

Newsweek (Sept. 24, 2001) – “After the Terror : God Bless America” (Special Report on September 11 attack)

Sports Illustrated (Sept. 24, 2001) – “The Week that Sports Stood Still” (Focus on September 11 attack)

The Story of The New York Times by Meyer Berger – Copyright The New York Times Company, 1969 ( Newspaper format)

Time (Fall 1989) – Special Collector’s Edition – “150 Years of Photo Journalism”

Time – September 11, 2001

U.S. News and World Report (Sept. 24, 2001) – “Under Siege” (Focus on September 11 attack)

Publications, 1954-2004.

Chapel-Fine Arts Building - Program and Ceremony in Dedication (October 14, 1949)

Dedication of Apartment Building (The College Courts) (Oct. 12, 1954) – one program

Pamphlet/program for Consecration Service for the Mahlon Miller Science Center (2 copies).

Physical Education Building – Consecration (November 28, 1964) – 3 programs

Pamphlet/program (Photocopy) for Consecration Service for the Physical Education Building – November 28, 1964.

Dining Hall/Cafeteria – Union College Groundbreaking Ceremony (April 6, 1990) – 3 programs

The Phillips Athletic Fields and Sports Complex – Dedication Ceremony (October 25, 1991) – 3 programs

Soldiers and Sailors – (Program) ARMISTICE DAY and SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL SERVICE –  One Program – on cover: “The first building in Kentucky erected as a Memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors of the World War” – contains a schedule and lyrics to patriotic songs – no date given – card inside indicates that this was donated to Union College by Joyce Cooper of Independence, KY – received in Spring 2013

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Gymnasium Rededication materials – 3 programs, 1 DVD. 
NOTE: The Rededication Ceremony took place on November 12, 2010.

List of names for Plaque - “IN APPRECIATION 1991 MAJOR DONORS TOWARD THE RENOVATION OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM”

Program of Dedication Union College, Buildings: (New) Stevenson Hall and First Unit of Physical Education Building, April 14, 1957 (Photocopy) (added 6/29/2012)

Dedication of the Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey Center for Health and Natural Sciences - home of the Edna Jenkins Mann School of Nursing and the Phillip and Ann Sharp Science Wing, Union College April 22, 2014 (3 Programs)

Speed Hall, The Reopening of a Campus Landmark – Jan. 26, 2001 (2 programs)

Brochure - "Building a Learning Community, The Sharp Academic Center at Union College" (no date listed) - 2 copies

Sharp Academic Center – Building a Learning Community -  Building Consecration (Aug. 28, 2000) 2 Programs

Sharp Academic Center – Building Dedication (Oct.  14, 2000) 1 announcement, 2 programs

Sharp Academic Center – Building a Learning Community – 8-page booklet (2 copies)

David and Donna Jones Learning Resource Center – Naming Ceremony (April, 23, 2004), 1 program

Edward H. Black Technology Center - Dedication Ceremony (April 25, 2003) 2 programs

Mahon Miller Science Center Consecration and Open House Guest Book, 1973.

Photographs of Union College Buildings, 1980s.

One envelope with various photographs of the interior and exterior of UC buildings and grounds, most (but not all) from 1980’s. Includes dedications and groundbreakings. One picture of old clock with attached class bell.

Additional Photographs: Pfeiffer Hall – color post card – no date

Union College Buildings Miscellany, 1922-1997

Typed one-paragraph description of the buildings on campus (date unknown probably early 1980‘s).

One blueprint page labeled "Girls Dormitory Barbourville Ky" (only shows first floor—poor condition).

Newspaper clipping (1 original, 1 photocopy) from Courier Journal & Times, Sept. 3, 1972 entitled, "Oldest Louisville 'skyscraper‘ to be razed, another renovated" – reports the planned demolition of the Kenyon Building in Louisville, KY – "The structure was given to Union College, Barbourville, Ky., by the will of Mrs. Fannie Speed four years after it was built."

Speed Hall – Photocopy from 1922 Stespean with a picture of Speed Hall and a brief description of its history and use (added 6/29/2012)

Tour of the Union College Campus (two page photocopy) – no date, but is after 1990 – this ‘tour” is a listing of the buildings on the UC campus with brief descriptions (added 6/29/2012)

Union College Building Histories (Photocopy) – Office of Admission, April 1996 – has brief descriptions with photographs (added 6/29/2012)

Building Descriptions (Photocopy) – no title, but first page begins with “Stevenson Hall” – Short descriptions of a different UC building on each page (added 6/29/2012)

1 page listing of Union College Buildings with Addresses and Year Built (if available)   title: Buildings with Addresses 2016 (2 copies) – added 7/26/2017

Union College Campus Master Plan 1997 – Colored map of Union College with proposed “Phase” changes (2 copies)

The Learning and Information Center Renovation – “Match the Challenge” – 1 information and gift form brochure

Project Green Light Poster, 2013.

(20 x 24 inches) - a Thank You to Sponsors and Service Providers with their names listed, Project Green Light was a Union College Project which provided "energy efficient light bulbs to qualifying homes while educating the public about conservation and recycling

Nursing and Health Sciences Building Renovation, undated.

Color coded cardboard Overview/Floor Plan of the building (approximately 2 x 2.5 feet)