My areas of research include state and local history topics, especially that related to Bowling Green and Warren County and the contiguous counties. In addition I have written about the Shakers located at South Union, Kentucky, architecture, textiles, history of the Commonwealth's libraries, and Western Kentucky University. I'm also interested in biographical studies of those who played significant roles in the Commonwealth's development.
Librarianship & Library History
A Bumpy Ride: The Story of Opening Owensboro’s Carnegie Library, DLSC Faculty Publications (2006)
A history of library services in Owensboro, Kentucky, the county seat of Daviess County. Article...
The Genesis of the Bowling Green Public Library, DLSC Faculty Publications (2004)
A history of library services in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the county seat of Warren County.This...
A History of the Montgomery County Public Library, DLSC Faculty Publications (2003)
A history of library services in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the county seat of Montgomery County....
Keeping the Faith: A History of the Library Services in Versailles, Kentucky, DLSC Faculty Publications (2003)
A history of library services in Versailles, Kentucky, the county seat of Woodford County in...
“Celebrating Kentucky Literature” with the Kentucky Literary Awards, DLSC Faculty Publications (2003)
Article discusses the origin and development of the Kentucky Literary Awards, statewide awards given to...
Textile History
Flax Production at South Union, Kentucky (with Donna C. Parker), DLSC Faculty Publications (1992)
From 1810 to 1849, through several tedious processes, the Shakers cultivated flax and manufactured linen...