This thesis chronicles my journey within the framework of a hero's journey, as a theatre artist in the Master of Fine Arts program at the University of Louisville's Theatre Arts Department. This thesis is divided into six chapters that explore the...
African American graduate students--Kentucky; Women graduate students--Kentucky; African American women--Education (Graduate)--Kentucky
Using black feminist perspective and standpoint this study explored factors that affect black women's matriculation and retention in graduate degree programs by examining how experiences and opportunities connected to race, class, and gender inform...
Appalachians (People); Appalachian Region--History; Appalachian Region--Social life and customs; Folk festivals; Folk music--Appalachian Region, Southern; Kentucky--History; Kentucky--Social life and customs
Known as The Traipsin' Woman, Jean Thomas traveled the mountains of eastern Kentucky taking snapshot photographs of the mountain way of life, writing, and promoting mountain folkways. She was particularly interested in the music, crafts, and...
A woman wearing a cloche hat and fur-trimmed coat sits at the wheel of a Model A Ford. A terrier sits in the backseat. The convertible has its spare tire attached to the side of the car near the front tire. The hood ornament is a running greyhound....
A woman wearing a dress and hat sits on the running board of automobile that appears to be on parked on a dirt road or driveway. See ULPA 1982.01.691.p for other images of the automobile. Title supplied by cataloger.
A woman in a fur coat stands with one hand on the open door of a Model A Ford. The license plate for the car indicates Jefferson County, Kentucky and is situated on the grille next to a horn. Two other women in coats and hats stand by the gate in a...
A woman stands at a microphone accompanied by a woman on the piano and men on the guitar, bass, and drums. The ceiling above them is decorated with paper bells. One of the songbooks on the piano is for I'm Going to Love That Guy Like He's Never...
Beverage industry; People; Signs (Notices); Soda fountains; Soda jerks; Coca-Cola Company
A woman demonstrates the operation of a soda fountain serving Coca-Cola as three men wearing suits look on. Signage behind the counter reads "It's the refreshing thing to do Coca-Cola," amid four framed posters advertising Coca-Cola....
Two boys and two girls pose outside a wooden building with a woman, a handwritten sign reading "Tadpole Defense Club," a rifle, and various handmade textiles. Title supplied by cataloger.
Two boys and two girls pose outside a wooden building with a woman, a handwritten sign reading "Tadpole Defense Club," a rifle, and various handmade textiles. Title supplied by cataloger.
A little boy wearing overalls, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat stands next to a log cabin bearing the sign 'Traipsin' Woman,' which is the name given to Jean Thomas' cabin on the Mayo Trail near Ashland, Kentucky.
A little boy wearing overalls and a plaid shirt, and holding a cowboy hat stands next to a log cabin bearing the sign 'Traipsin' Woman,' which is the name given to Jean Thomas' cabin on the Mayo Trail near Ashland, Kentucky.
A boy wearing a hat, short pants, and a large grin sits on a split-rail fence. A man wearing a suit and holding a straw hat and a woman wearing a long dress and holding a parasol stand beside the fence. Title supplied by cataloger.
Little Chick Thomas, standing barefoot outdoors wearing plaid shirt, suspenders, and knit cap, turns away from a partially-visible woman, who is crouched on the ground speaking to him. Title supplied by cataloger.
Buildings; Clubs; Cobblestone streets; Street railroad tracks; Transportation
Address: 615 W. Walnut Street (now Muhammad Ali Boulevard), Louisville, Kentucky. The Catholic Woman's Club is set off the street by a sidewalk and small lawn with one small tree on each side of an entry walk. The building appears to have been...
