This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in January 1963. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen sitting in a living room, holding a cup and saucer while his wife Mrs. Theota Dixon, affectionately known as Petey, pours coffee from a percolator.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) sitting at a table during the alumni luncheon at Whitener Hall, built 1954, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1959. Mrs. Dougherty can be seen on the right and Mrs. Plemmons, wife of the University President, can be seen on the left. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965. In the background on the tight is Dr. D.J. Whitener, Dean of the University. This image appears in the October 29, 1959, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 3).

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1970s. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983.

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen sitting in front of a screen.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) standing outside with a man at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. They are possibly at Conrad Stadium, built 1962. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965.

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), sitting on a bench between two students in 1962. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen holding a datebook from 1962.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) and Dean of the College Daniel J. Whitener (1955-1964) standing outside holding plates and cups during an Forsyth County alumni picnic held on the grounds of the new stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in August 1962. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965. Whitener taught history and social studies at Appalachian State since 1932. The food was provided by the College Cafeteria. This image appears in the August 10, 1962, edition of "The Appalachian" (p. 1).

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), teaching a class in the 1960s. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen sitting at a desk pointing to a map showing the development of the United States.

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen sitting in an office.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) presenting the Bob Broome Award to football player Jim Hayes during a Homecoming game at Conrad Stadium, built 1962, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1963. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965.

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen standing in an office.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) and History Professor Edwin Dougherty standing with Joe Hartley after a ceremony inducting Appalachian State co-founders Blanford Barnard Dougherty and Dauphin Disco Dougherty into the Appalachian Hall of Fame on May 5, 1962. The ceremony took place in I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, and was sponsored by the Alumni Association.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) sitting in an office in the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965.

This image shows five members of the faculty and administration at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) at the President's Luncheon in 1961. The image shows James Stone, Director of Summer Sessions and Extension, William Spencer, chairman of the Music Department, Cratis Williams, dean of the Graduate School, Trustee E. G. Lackey, and David Barnard Dougherty, vice-president and comptroller.

This image shows Vice-President and Comptroller David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) sitting in an office in the second Administration Building, built 1924, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1963. Dougherty served as business manager from 1938 to 1955, and as vice-president of the College from 1955 until 1965. This image appears in the 1964 Rhododendron (p. 21).

This image shows J. Max Dixon, professor and chairman of the Department of History at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in January 1963. Dixon began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956, served as chairman from 1965 to 1969, and retired in 1983. He can be seen reaching for a book on a bookshelf in an office.

This image shows James Dellinger, assistant professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Dellinger began teaching at Appalachian State in 1970.

This image shows Hugh Daniel, president of the Alumni Association and later member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), sitting at a table during an Alumni Council dinner in the 1960s. Daniel served as Alumni Association president for 1964-65, was on the Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1972, and was chairman in 1971.

This image shows a student swimming underwater during a swimming class in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1960. Appalachian State offered courses for physical education majors in beginners and advanced swimming, but also offered recreational classes for freshmen and sophomore non-majors.

This image shows May Evans Denton, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Denton began teaching at Appalachian State in 1961.

This image shows four people sitting at a table during a dinner at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Seen from left to right are Bob Allen, director of the Office of Public Affairs, President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969), Ruby Daniels, Board of Trustee member from 1979 to 1987, and Hugh Daniel, Board of Trustee member from from 1967 to 1972.

This image shows Eric DeGroat, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), instructing a student during a swimming class in October 1960. Swim classes were held in the Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955. Appalachian State offered courses for physical education majors in beginners and advanced swimming, but also offered recreational classes for freshmen and sophomore non-majors. DeGroat began teaching at Appalachian State in 1959 and also served as coach for swimming, soccer, and track.

This image shows Eric DeGroat, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. DeGroat began teaching at Appalachian State in 1959 and also served as coach for swimming, soccer, and track. He can be seen sitting in a chair in an office.

This image shows Hugh Daniel, Board of Trustees member at Appalachian State University (1967-current), in the 1970s. Daniel served on the Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1972, and was chairman in 1971. The Board of Trustees have been a governing body of the College since it became a state-sponsored institution in 1903. The Board of Trustees was formed of members representing regional areas of Western North Carolina and managed Appalachian policies, finances, and development until 1971, when it became part of the University of North Carolina system. It now oversees Appalachian under the University System's Board of Governors.

This image shows May Evans Denton, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Denton began teaching at Appalachian State in 1961. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 24).

This image shows Hugh Daniel, president of the Alumni Association and later member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), sitting at a table during an Alumni Council dinner in the 1960s. Daniel served as Alumni Association president for 1964-65, was on the Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1972, and was chairman in 1971.

This image shows Eric DeGroat, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), instructing a student during a swimming class in October 1960. Swim classes were held in the Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955. Appalachian State offered courses for physical education majors in beginners and advanced swimming, but also offered recreational classes for freshmen and sophomore non-majors. DeGroat began teaching at Appalachian State in 1959 and also served as coach for swimming, soccer, and track.

This image shows a student swimming underwater during a swimming class in Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1960. Appalachian State offered courses for physical education majors in beginners and advanced swimming, but also offered recreational classes for freshmen and sophomore non-majors.

This image shows May Evans Denton, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Denton began teaching at Appalachian State in 1961. She can be seen sitting at a desk in an office.

This image shows James Dellinger, assistant professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, conducting the string orchestra at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Dellinger began teaching at Appalachian State in 1970 as director of the Appalachian State string orchestra.

This image shows Eric DeGroat, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), watching as a student swims in a pool during a swimming class in October 1960. Swim classes were held in the Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955. Appalachian State offered courses for physical education majors in beginners and advanced swimming, but also offered recreational classes for freshmen and sophomore non-majors. DeGroat began teaching at Appalachian State in 1959 and also served as coach for swimming, soccer, and track.

This image shows Nancy Critelli, asssitant professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Critelli began teaching at Appalachian State in 1974.

This image shows Hugh Daniel, head of the Alumni Association and a later member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), speaking with director Henwar Rodakeiwiez during the shooting of an educational film titled, "Search for Excellence." A camera man can be seen in the background. Daniel was president of the Alumni Association for 1964-65, served on the Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1972, and was chairman in 1971.

This image shows Robert Cremins, instructor and head basketball coach in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Cremins began teaching at Appalachian State in 1975.

This image shows Nancy Critelli, asssitant professor in the Department of Music in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1978-79. Critelli began teaching at Appalachian State in 1974. This image appears in the 1978-79 Faculty Pictorial Directory (p. 34).

This image shows D. Dwight Crater, a member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State University (1967-current), sitting in a chair in the 1970s. Crater served on the Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1977, and was chairman during 1973-74. The Board of Trustees have been a governing body of the College since it became a state-sponsored institution in 1903. The Board of Trustees was formed of members representing regional areas of Western North Carolina and managed Appalachian policies, finances, and development until 1971, when it became part of the University of North Carolina system. It now oversees Appalachian under the University System's Board of Governors.

This image shows Hugh Daniel, former president of the Alumni Association and member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State University (1967-current), performing an eye exam on a patient in Waynesville, NC, in the 1970s. Daniel served as Alumni Association president for 1964-65, was on the Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1972, and was chairman in 1971.

This image shows D. Dwight Crater, a member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State University (1967-current), shaking hands with a man during a meeting in the 1970s. Crater served on the Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1977, and was chairman during 1973-74. The Board of Trustees have been a governing body of the College since it became a state-sponsored institution in 1903. The Board of Trustees was formed of members representing regional areas of Western North Carolina and managed Appalachian policies, finances, and development until 1971, when it became part of the University of North Carolina system. It now oversees Appalachian under the University System's Board of Governors.

This image shows Ruby Daniel, wife of Board of Trustees member Hugh Daniel and later Trustee at Appalachian State University (1967-current), sitting at a table during a dinner in the 1960s. Daniel served on the Board of Trustees from 1979 to 1987, and was chairman for 1984 and 1985. The Board of Trustees have been a governing body of the College since it became a state-sponsored institution in 1903. The Board of Trustees was formed of members representing regional areas of Western North Carolina and managed Appalachian policies, finances, and development until 1971, when it became part of the University of North Carolina system. It now oversees Appalachian under the University System's Board of Governors.

This image shows Eric DeGroat, assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1965. DeGroat began teaching at Appalachian State in 1959 and also served as coach for swimming, soccer, and track. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 30).

This image shows Robert Cremins, instructor and head basketball coach in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Cremins began teaching at Appalachian State in 1975.

This image shows William Conrad, a member of the Board of Trustees at Appalachian State University (1967-current), sitting with other attendees of the August commencement ceremonies in Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968, on August 15, 1970. Conrad was awarded an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree by the University. He can be seen sitting in the center of the first row, and former President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) can be seen standing behind him. Conrad served as a Trustee from 1941 to 1967.

This image shows Grace Councill, professor in the Department of Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Councill began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956. She can be seen sitting in a chair.

This image shows Grace Councill, professor in the Department of Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Councill began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956. This image appears in the 1966 Rhododendron (p. 26).

This image shows Grace Councill, professor in the Department of Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Councill began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956. She can be seen standing in an office holding a notebook.

This image shows College Bookstore manager Howard J. Cottrell sitting at a desk in an office in the College Bookstore, built 1934, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Cottrell began serving as bookstore manager in 1942 and retired in 1971.

This image shows College Bookstore manager Howard J. Cottrell holding up a commemorative plate at his desk in the College Bookstore, built 1934, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). The plate displayed a drawing of the second Administration Building and was given away during Homecoming. Cottrell began serving as bookstore manager in 1942 and retired in 1971.

This image shows College Bookstore manager Howard J. Cottrell at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Cottrell began serving as bookstore manager for the College Bookstore, built 1935, in 1942 and retired in 1971.

This image shows Bookstore manager Howard J. Cottrell sitting outside a building at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) with an unidentified man in the 1960s. Cottrell began serving as manager of the College Bookstore, built 1934, in 1942 and retired in 1971.

This image shows Grace Councill, professor in the Department of Education at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Councill began teaching at Appalachian State in 1956. She can be seen sitting in a chair reading a book.