Minniebelle Conley papers

Due to her lifelong residency, the contents of Ms. Conley’s collection are a valuable contribution to the history of Bowling Green. Of note are her written reminisces of growing up in the city, which reveal the evolution of the area. A well-constructed and fairly intact scrapbook chronicles Ms. Conley’s graduation from BGHS and her first year of college at the Western College for Women. The scrapbook is quite detailed and includes programs, flyers, tickets, and other such items related to activities and events that Ms. Conley took part in. Material that was loose upon inspection has been placed in separate folders within the collection.

The photographs included in the collection depict Ms. Conley at various stages of her life, though exact dates are not known for most of the photos. In addition to Ms. Conley herself, there are also photographs of Thomas and Minnie Conley as well as a male relative who is believed to be from her mother’s side of the family. A highlight of this part of the collection is an intact tintype of Thomas Conley, likely taken sometime around the turn of the 20th century.