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 1973

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The Neighbor Voice of the Bowling Green Model C. P. Program Vol. 3, No. 4, Department of Library Special Collections

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The Neighbor Voice of the Bowling Green Model Cities C. P. Program Vol. 3, No. 1, Department of Library Special Collections and Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1971

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The Neighbor Voice of the Bowling Green Model Cities C.P. Program Vol. 1 No. 5, Department of Library Special 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

Submissions from 1967

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Corbin Daily Tribune: 75th Anniversary and Progress edition (Section A), Kentucky Library Research Collection

Submissions from 1964

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Handbook of Information for Caneyville Graded and High School, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1962

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Bowling Green Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Old Homes In and Near Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1960

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History of the Old Breen River Union Meeting House At Richardsville, Warren County, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Women of Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1959

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History of Bowling Green Hotels, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Report and Recommendations of the Subcommittee on Water Transportation, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1958

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The Carver Connection, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1956

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Family History, The Elrods, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1953

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Complete Home Washing Guide, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Survey of Agriculture in Fulton County, Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1952

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Woodburn, KY Telephone Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collection

Submissions from 1951

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Mustang State Street School Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1950

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Telephone Directory for Glasgow, KY with Cave City and Hiseville Listings, 1950, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1949

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Bristow High School Comet Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Taylor Chapel A.M.E Bulletin, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Telephone Directory Bowling Green, KY, Morgantown, KY, Woodburn, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1948

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Bristow High School Sentinel Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Souvenir Program of the Inaugural Flight of Eastern Airlines, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Kentucky Electoral College, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1947

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Classical Music in Early Kentucky, 1850-1889, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Kentucky Masonic Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Parks and Water Works System of Bowling Green, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1945

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The Spanish-American War by John Schoenborn (E715 .S34 1945), Kentucky Library Research Collection

Submissions from 1944

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Gothic Glasgow Training School Yearbook, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1941

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Caron's Bowling Green Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1939

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The Youth Worker, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Youth Worker, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Youth Worker, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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A Report on the Relative Importance of the Liquor Industry in Kentucky's Economy, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1937

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Robert Ground Family Tree, Mamie Ground Hays and Pleasant Ground

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Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company "KYROCK", Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Architecture Address Delivered by Brinton B. Davis, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1934

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The Sequence of the Human Occupance in Wayne County, Kentucky: An Historical Study, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1933

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History of Hopkins County, KY, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Duelistic Days In Kentucky, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1932

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Kentucky Negro Educational Association - KNEA Journal, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1931

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Compilation of Smith's Index to Littell's Laws of Kentucky which Relate to Barren County and Selected Areas, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Monthly Magazine Section, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1930

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Address of the Hon. Maurice H. Thatcher, Delivered Before The Alumni Association of the University of Alabama, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Bowling Green, Kentucky Classified Business Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Flowing Stream, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections

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The Harpes Two Outlaws of Pioneer Days in Henderson, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1929

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Smiths Grove Times, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Bulletin Taylor's Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Bryant's Station, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1928

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Oil and Gas Map of Warren County, KY, Eyl, W. C.

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Gorgas Memorial Laboratory, Kentucky LIbrary Research Collections

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History of Influence Roads Had in Developing [Warren] County, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Official Bulletin, National Committee for the Reception of United Spanish War Veterans (Ephemera W-72), Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1927

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Trade Journal Bowling Green, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1926

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Catalog of Annville Institute, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Owensboro, Kentucky Junior High News, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Telephone Directory for Bowling Green, Rockfield and Woodburn, Kentucky 1926, Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co.

Submissions from 1925

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Telephone Directory for Bowling Green, Rockfield and Woodburn, Kentucky 1925, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Bowling Green, Kentucky Classified Business Directory, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Bus Schedules, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Index to Coats of Arms in the Journal of American History, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Memoirs of a Jockey, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Olde Kentucky Quilts: Their Traditions, Their Beauty, Their Place in Present Day Homes, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Opening of the Louisville and Nashville Passenger Station, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Tragedy of Sand Cave, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1924

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Catalog of Fine Memorial Goods of the H. F. Wendell & Company, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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The Bulletin Taylor's Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1922

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History of Prominent Old Families Buried in the Old [Pioneer] Cemetery on College Street and Fairview Cemetery, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Progress in Race Relations in Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1921

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Telephone Directory for Bowling Green, Rockfield and Woodburn, Kentucky 1921, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company

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Eadens - Morgan Family Bible, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Report of the War Historical Work of the Kentucky Council of Defense, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1920

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Telephone Directory for Bowling Green, Rockfield and Woodburn, Kentucky 1920, Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company

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History of Warren County, KY in the World War, 1917 - 1919, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1918

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The Journal of Negro History: Slavery in Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1915

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Smith's Grove Greyhound, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kentucky, Department of Library Special Collections

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State Street High School Annual, Department of Library Special Collections

Submissions from 1914

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Catalogue and Course of Study of the Caneyville Public Schools, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1913

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Fire Insurance Rates on Dwellings and Private Barns for Bowling Green Kentucky, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Caneyville Public Schools, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Old Hickory Trucks, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1911

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Park City Daily News Industrial Edition Section Three, Kentucky Library Research Collection

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Hogwallow Kentuckian, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Industrial Edition Section Two, Kentucky Library Research Collections

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Park City Daily News Past Present and Future, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1910

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Adairville Training School [Catalog], 1910-1911 (MSS 701), Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1909

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Adairville Training School [Catalog], 1909-1910 (MSS 701), Kentucky Library Research Collections

Submissions from 1908

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Adairville Training School [Catalog], 1908-1909 (MSS 701), Kentucky Library Research Collections