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
Index to Faces and Places Volume 2, Kentucky Library Research Collections
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
Newman Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Submissions from 1992
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1992, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Alton Parsons Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Dockins Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Ewing Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Posey Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Submissions from 1991
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1991, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Beadnell Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Blaine Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Browder, KY Mine Explosion Kills 34 On Feb. 1, 1910, Department of Library Special Collections
Buchanan Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Captain James Buckner Ryan, Department of Library Special Collections
Cottrell Family and the Search for Elizabeth Catherine Anderson, Department of Library Special Collections
Crews Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Davises of Jesse and Charity, Department of Library Special Collections
Family of Joseph Wood, Department of Library Special Collections
Free Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Gardner Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Gaston Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Grayson Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Greenwoods of Muhlenberg County, Department of Library Special Collections
Hoskinson Family, Department of Library Special Collections
McClellan - The Longest Name?, Department of Library Special Collections
McFarland Family and Jesse McPherson South Muhlenberg's Pioneer, Department of Library Special Collections
Nanney Families, Department of Library Special Collections
Penrod Family of Tobias Penrod of Mud River, Department of Library Special Collections
Pollocks, The Six Generations of Archies, Department of Library Special Collections
Post Offices in Muhlenberg County, KY, Department of Library Special Collections
Sam Clark Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Shepherd Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Simmons / Simmonds Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Steele / Steel Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Sumner Family, Department of Library Special Collections
The Finleys: Francis Yank and Tommy Reb, Department of Library Special Collections
The Fleming Family, Department of Library Special Collections
The Mallorys, Department of Library Special Collections
Whitney Family, Department of Library Special Collections
Submissions from 1990
Park City Daily News Obituary Index for 1990, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Skipworth Family Newsletter, Department of Library Special 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 1977
Legends of Drakes Creek "Old Flutey", 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 1973
The Neighbor Voice of the Bowling Green Model Cities C. P. Program Vol. 3, No. 2, Department of Library Special Collections
The Neighbor Voice of the Bowling Green Model Cities C. P. Program Vol. 3, No. 5, Department of Library Special Collections