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.
Submissions from 2021
Potter Family Roots The Descendants of Thomas Potter, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2019
1850 Monroe County, Kentucky Slave Census, Kentucky Library Research Collections
1860 Monroe County, Kentucky Slave Census, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fannie Goodrum Neel Photograph Album, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Historical Overview of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2018
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Map Collection, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Aerial View of Holy Spirit Catholic Church Smallhouse Road, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bowling Green Warren County Cemetery Map Listing, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Schujahn Descendants, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Schutz Family, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections
Shake Rag Clippings File, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2007
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2007, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections
Submissions from 2006
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2006, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2005
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2005, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2004
Carrolls of Longfall, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Extended Family of John Wilson and Frances Franklin Carroll, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Long Ago But Not So Far Away: Memories of Lyons School of Barren County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2004, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2003
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2003, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2002
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2002, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Runner and Allied Family Research, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2001
Early Railroad History of Warren County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Jeremiah Osborn (And Some Descendants) of Hampshire County (West) Virginia, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2001, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 2000
Confederate Soldiers with a Kentucky Connection on File with the Orphan Brigade Kinfolk, E. Porter Harned
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 2000, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1999
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
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1998, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1997
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1997, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1996
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1996, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1995
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1995, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1994
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1994, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1993
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1993, Kentucky Library Research Collections
St. Joseph School Area Neighborhood Housing Project Revitalization Study, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1992
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1992, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1991
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1991, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1990
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1990, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1989
Allen County, Kentucky Marriages 1800s, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Edmonson County Marriages 1851 - 1870, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Index, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 1 Cemetery 1, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 2 Cemetery 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fairview Cemetery Bowling Green, Kentucky Volume 2 Section 3, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1989, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1988
Corvette Specs and Technologies ZR-1 Automobile, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1988, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1985
Butler County, Kentucky Marriages 1851 - 1850, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1984
Piney Grove Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Ground- Grounds Family Association Newsletter, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1982
Barren River Mental Health Mental Retardation Board Newsletter, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Wedding Superstitions, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1978
Western Kentucky Annual Conference Program held at Taylor [Taylor's] A.M.E. Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1976
Notes of Interest of History on Mt. Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Todd County, Kentucky Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1969
Bowling Green, KY Telephone Directory 1969 with Morgantown, Smiths Grove, Woodburn, Logansport, & Rochester, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections
Bowling Green Telephone Directory 1969, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1967
Corbin Daily Tribune: 75th Anniversary and Progress edition (Section A), Kentucky Library Research Collection
Submissions from 1964
Handbook of Information for Caneyville Graded and High School, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1962
Bowling Green Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Old Homes In and Near Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1960
History of the Old Breen River Union Meeting House At Richardsville, Warren County, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Women of Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1953
Complete Home Washing Guide, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Survey of Agriculture in Fulton County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1951
Mustang State Street School Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1950
Telephone Directory for Glasgow, KY with Cave City and Hiseville Listings, 1950, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1949
Bristow High School Comet Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Taylor Chapel A.M.E Bulletin, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Telephone Directory Bowling Green, KY, Morgantown, KY, Woodburn, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1948
Bristow High School Sentinel Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Souvenir Program of the Inaugural Flight of Eastern Airlines, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1947
Classical Music in Early Kentucky, 1850-1889, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Kentucky Masonic Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
The Parks and Water Works System of Bowling Green, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1945
The Spanish-American War by John Schoenborn (E715 .S34 1945), Kentucky Library Research Collection
Submissions from 1944
Gothic Glasgow Training School Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1939
The Youth Worker, Kentucky Library Research Collections
The Youth Worker, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1938
Souvenir Book: Twenty-Ninth Annual Encampment and Twelfth Annual Convention Ladies' Auxiliary, Department of Kentucky, United Spanish War Veterans, June 5,6,7, 1938, Bowling Green, Kentucky (Ephemera W-30), Kentucky Library Research Collection
Submissions from 1937
Robert Ground Family Tree, Mamie Ground Hays and Pleasant Ground
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company "KYROCK", Kentucky Library Research Collections
Architecture Address Delivered by Brinton B. Davis, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1934
The Sequence of the Human Occupance in Wayne County, Kentucky: An Historical Study, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1931
Compilation of Smith's Index to Littell's Laws of Kentucky which Relate to Barren County and Selected Areas, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Park City Daily News Monthly Magazine Section, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Submissions from 1930
Address of the Hon. Maurice H. Thatcher, Delivered Before The Alumni Association of the University of Alabama, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bowling Green, Kentucky Classified Business Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections
The Flowing Stream, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections