The Research Collections comprise a unique research center of primary sources for both the university community and general public users. Originally called the "Kentucky Library" with a mission to collect "all things Kentucky," the collection quickly grew to encompass the world. We house rare books, photographs, sheet music, rare periodicals, and specialized research collections in diverse languages or formats dating from the 15th century to today.

Our holdings are unique artifacts of local, national and international importance. Current collection holdings include more than 75,000 books and periodicals, thousands of unique extant examples of ephemera, music and political memorabilia, and an ever growing number of photographs, images, and sound / video recordings. Our materials can be accessed through the One-Search Box, TOPCAT, TopSCHOLAR®, KenCat, and in-house paper finding aids.

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Submissions from 2021

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Potter Family Roots The Descendants of Thomas Potter, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2019

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1850 Monroe County, Kentucky Slave Census, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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1860 Monroe County, Kentucky Slave Census, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Fannie Goodrum Neel Photograph Album, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Historical Overview of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2018

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map Collection, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Aerial View of Holy Spirit Catholic Church Smallhouse Road, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Bowling Green Warren County Cemetery Map Listing, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Schujahn Descendants, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Schutz Family, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections

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Shake Rag Clippings File, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2017

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Traces Index by Sandra Gorin, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2007

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2007, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections

Submissions from 2006

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2006, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2005

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2005, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2004

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Carrolls of Longfall, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Extended Family of John Wilson and Frances Franklin Carroll, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Long Ago But Not So Far Away: Memories of Lyons School of Barren County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2004, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2003

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2003, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2002

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2002, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Runner and Allied Family Research, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 2001

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Early Railroad History of Warren County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Jeremiah Osborn (And Some Descendants) of Hampshire County (West) Virginia, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2001, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1999

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1999, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1998

Descendants of William C. Johnson, Michael Schmid and James Jones, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Descendants of William C. Johnson, Michael Schmid [Smith] and James Jones, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1998, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1997

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1997, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1996

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Index to Faces and Places Volume 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1996, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1995

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1995, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1994

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1994, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1993

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1993, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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St. Joseph School Area Neighborhood Housing Project Revitalization Study, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Newman Family, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1992

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1992, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Alton Parsons Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Dockins Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Ewing Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Posey Family, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1991

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1991, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Beadnell Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Blaine Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Browder, KY Mine Explosion Kills 34 On Feb. 1, 1910, Department of Library Special Collections

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Buchanan Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Captain James Buckner Ryan, Department of Library Special Collections

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Cottrell Family and the Search for Elizabeth Catherine Anderson, Department of Library Special Collections

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Crews Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Davises of Jesse and Charity, Department of Library Special Collections

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Family of Joseph Wood, Department of Library Special Collections

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Free Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Gardner Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Gaston Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Grayson Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Greenwoods of Muhlenberg County, Department of Library Special Collections

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Hoskinson Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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McClellan - The Longest Name?, Department of Library Special Collections

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McFarland Family and Jesse McPherson South Muhlenberg's Pioneer, Department of Library Special Collections

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Nanney Families, Department of Library Special Collections

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Penrod Family of Tobias Penrod of Mud River, Department of Library Special Collections

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Pollocks, The Six Generations of Archies, Department of Library Special Collections

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Post Offices in Muhlenberg County, KY, Department of Library Special Collections

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Sam Clark Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Shepherd Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Simmons / Simmonds Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Steele / Steel Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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Sumner Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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The Finleys: Francis Yank and Tommy Reb, Department of Library Special Collections

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The Fleming Family, Department of Library Special Collections

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The Mallorys, Department of Library Special Collections

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Whitney Family, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1990

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1990, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Skipworth Family Newsletter, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1989

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Allen County, Kentucky Marriages 1800s, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Edmonson County Marriages 1851 - 1870, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Index, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 1 Cemetery 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 2 Cemetery 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 2 Section 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1989, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1988

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Corvette Specs and Technologies ZR-1 Automobile, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1988, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1985

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Butler County, Kentucky Marriages 1851 - 1850, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1984

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Piney Grove Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Ground- Grounds Family Association Newsletter, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1983

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Downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1982

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Barren River Mental Health Mental Retardation Board Newsletter, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Wedding Superstitions, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1980

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Kentucky Building Code 1980, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1978

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Western Kentucky Annual Conference Program held at Taylor [Taylor's] A.M.E. Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1977

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Legends of Drakes Creek "Old Flutey", Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1976

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Notes of Interest of History on Mt. Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Todd County, Kentucky Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1975

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Kentucky Historical Chronicle, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1969

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Bowling Green, KY Telephone Directory 1969 with Morgantown, Smiths Grove, Woodburn, Logansport, & Rochester, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections

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Bowling Green Telephone Directory 1969, Kentucky Library Research Collections