Morehead State University - College Histories | Digitized Collections

Collection contains published histories and newspaper articles of significant events at Morehead Normal School, Morehead State Normal School, Morehead State Teachers College, Morehead State College and Morehead State University from from 1887 to the present.

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State Will Issue Certificates to Morehead College Grads

Herald-Leader

An article published in the Herald Leader from December 28, 1946 on the State Department of Education continuing to issue certificates to qualified graduates of Morehead State Teachers College.
Suspension Date Fixed Too Late

Lexington Herald

An article published in the Lexington Herald from January 6, 1947 on a disaccreditation scare at Morehead State Teachers College.
Morehead Accreditation Rests on Ouster Repeal

Lexington Herald

An article published in the Lexington Herald from December 4, 1947 on accreditation.
Bulletin: Morehead State College

Morehead State College.

A promotional publication published by Morehead State College in 1949.
Historic Campus Cornerstone Discovered in Local Yard

Rowan County News

Discovery of cornerstone of the first building of Morehead Normal School.
Morehead Normal Grads Renew Request

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Article from newspaper unknown from July 17, 1953 about Morehead State Normal graduates renewing their request to name the new Fine Arts Building after former president Dr. Frank C. Button.
Morehead Regents Complete Revamping of Athletic Department; Laughlin Named Director; McMillian Assistant to Dr. Spain

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An article on the naming of Button Auditorium on the campus of Morehead State College on July 23, 1953.
Auditorium to be Named for Dr. F. C. Button

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Article from an ABC Newspaper published on July 23, 1953 announcing the new auditorium to be named after former president Dr. Frank C. Button.
Memorial Honors Founder of Old Morehead Normal

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Articles from an unknown newspaper published on July 27, 1953 about the Morehead State College board pf regents to name the new auditorium after Dr. Frank C. Button
Memorial Honors Founder of Old Morehead Normal

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An article on the naming of Button Auditorium on the campus of Morehead State College on July 27, 1953.
Old Morehead Normal School Song Heard Sunday

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Article from 1954 featuring the official song of the Old Morehead Normal School song at the dedication of Button Auditorium.
Pike County Teacher Writes Button Poem

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Article from 1954 featuring a poem written by a teacher and read at the dedication of Button Auditorium.
Button Auditorium Dedication

Morehead Normal School Club

Speeches delivered at the naming dedication of Button Auditorium on the campus of Morehead State College on June 27, 1954.
Dedication of Button Auditorium

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Article in the Rowan County News from July 1, 1954 about the dedication of Button Auditorium.
Dr. Doran to Assume Presidency at Morehead Today

Rowan County News (Morehead, Ky.)

The Rowan County News dedicated a section of their newspaper to Adron Doran when he was appointed President of Morehead State College on July 1, 1954.
Big Man on the Campus

Louisville Courier-Journal

Article published in the Louisville Courier-Journal on President Adron Doran and Morehead State College from October 17, 1954.
In Science "The Sky is the Limit" at Morehead State College

Morehead State College.

A promotional flyer published by Morehead State College, Division of Science and Mathematics circa 1955.
Proceedings of the Inauguration of Adron Doran

Morehead State College

Program of the Inauguration of Adron Doran published in April of 1955.
J. Wesley Hatcher, 81, Former West Liberty Pastor, Dies in Ohio

Licking Valley Courier

Obituary of J. Wesley Hatcher published in the Licking Valley Courier on August 8, 1957.
How Much Radiation Can Trees Stand- Dr. Margaret Heaslip

Courier Journal and Joe Creason

An article published in the Louisville Courier Journal sunday edition November 16, 1958, describing certain experiments conducted on Morehead State University's campus by a Dr. Margaret Heaslip involving radiation's effects on various Appalachian flora --- and at times fauna.
Campus Close-Up: Morehead State College

Billy J. Hall

Article published in the December 1958 magazine Coach & Athlete on Morehead State College, pages 6 to 9.
Booming Morehead College Brings Prosperity, Culture to Community

Louisville Courier-Journal

Article published in the Louisville Courier-Journal on the construction boom on the Morehead State College campus from December 6, 1959.
From News Butch to Preacher to College President

Louisville Courier-Journal

Article published in the Louisville Courier-Journal on Morehead State College president Adron Doran from December 6, 1959.
Letter from Earlyne Saunders, Associate Dean of Students

Earlyne Saunders

A circa 1960 letter by Associate Dean of Students, Earlyne Saunders, delivered to first-year female students of Morehead State College on school rules, regulations and proper etiquette for women.