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East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 1

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing in the field in the foreground, while smoke and a fire truck can be seen on the western side of the building. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Duck Pond, 1968

This image shows three ducks standing by the Duck Pond at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in May 1968. Justice Hall, built 1952, and Coltrane Residence Hall, under construction and completed in 1968, can be seen in the background. Since 1927, the pond was present on Appalachian State campus. Ducks populated the pond steadily until the early 1980s, when the University began limiting the amount of ducks in residence. The pond renamed Tomlinson Park in 1987.
Duck Pond, circa 1968

This image shows two ducks swimming in the Duck Pond at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1960s. Justice Hall, built 1952, and several parked cars can be seen in the background. Since 1927, the pond was present on Appalachian State campus. Ducks populated the pond steadily until the early 1980s, when the University began limiting the amount of ducks in residence. The pond renamed Tomlinson Park in 1987.
Conrad Stadium Construction, 1961, photo 2

This image shows a view of the construction on Conrad Stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1961. Bulldozers can be seen in a flattened cleared field. Newland Hall, built 1939, can be seen in the background. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.
I .G Greer Hall, circa 1965

This image shows five people sitting on the grass in front of the main entrance to I. G. Greer Hall, built 1950, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Greer Hall housed the Music and Art Departments, and in included an auditorium and music library. It now houses Student Services, office of the College of Arts and Sciences, International Programs, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Seated on the right is Dr. Leland Cooper, an administration, supervision and higher education faculty member. This image shows the southern entrance to the building from the east side.
D. D. Dougherty Library, microfilm, photo 1

This image shows a woman sitting at a 3M microfilm reader-printer in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circulation, circa 1960, photo 1

This image shows Reference Librarian Allie Hodgin helping a student at the Circulation Desk in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The sign on the desk reads, "Please present library I. D. card each time a book is checked out." The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 4

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall and other dormitories at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. The floor of Hoey can be seen in the foreground. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. In the center is the metal frame for what would become Lovill Hall and on the right is the metal frame for White Hall. All three buildings were completed in 1966. East Hall, built 1952, and Home Management House, built 1965, can be seen in the background.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows students sitting at tables working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 2

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing in the field in the foreground by the western side of the building. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 3

This image shows the Octagon Building and Edwin Duncan Hall during their construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 3

This image shows students sitting at tables working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Periodicals can be seen in shelves on the right. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 1

This image shows the Octagon Building and Edwin Duncan Hall during their construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
Edwin Duncan Hall Construction, circa 1964, photo 2

This image shows the metal frame for the Octagon Building at Edwin Duncan Hall during its construction in the mid 1960s at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Cars can be seen parked in the foreground. Duncan Hall was completed in 1965 and originally housed the social sciences, education, reading center, student teaching, and audio-visual departments. The Reich College of Education, learning and research facilities currently occupy the building. Appalachian State has future plans to demolish the building and use the area for green space.
D. D. Dougherty Library, students, circa 1960, photo 4

This image shows a group of students sitting at a table working in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
East Hall Fire, 1966, photo 4

This image shows East Hall, built 1952, during a fire in October 1966. Students can be seen standing front of of the building and a fire truck from the Boone Fire Department can be seen on the western side of the building. A policeman can be seen standing in the foreground smoking a cigarette. The policemen is Mr. Marvin Russell, a member of the ASU security force. The fire started in the Sanitary Engineers Department (trash room) and the damage was confined to the maintenance entrance of the building. East served as a women's dormitory and was was designed to hold 204 women, with two students per room, but due to overcrowding was later known to hold three to a room.
Doughton Residence Hall, circa 1963

This image shows the empty kitchen area in Doughton Hall, built 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Doughton was a seven story women's' dormitory and accommodated 300 students. Visible are cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 2

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. A construction worker can be seen standing at the edge of one of the floors. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. The construction frames for Lovill and White Residence Halls can be seen in the background. All three dormitories were completed in 1966.
D. D. Dougherty Library, card catalog, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows a student looking at cards in a drawer from the card catalog at a desk in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
Hoey Hall Construction, circa 1965, photo 1

This image shows the construction of Hoey Residence Hall and other dormitories at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the mid-1960s. The floor of Hoey can be seen in the foreground. Hoey was a women's dormitory, completed in 1966, and housed 300 students. On the left is the metal frame for what would become Lovill Hall and on the right is the metal frame for White Hall. All three buildings were completed in 1966. The Home Management House, built 1965, can be seen in the background.
D. D. Dougherty Library, instruction, photo 1

This image shows Reference Librarian Allie Hodgin speaking to a group in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Dougherty Library served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, juvenile, photo 4

This image shows the stacks in the Juvenile Collection in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Two students can be seen sitting at a table on the right. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The juvenile library served the Child Development program, located in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, staff, photo 1

This image shows a staff member at showing a book to a student in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Other students can be seen sitting at tables in the background. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, 1963, stacks, photo 1

This image shows a woman looking at a book in the stacks at D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1963. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Campus Snow Scene, circa 1960

This image shows a portion of the southern campus of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) after a snowfall in the 1960s. Three students can be seen on the right in the foreground walking on sidewalks. Cars can be seen parked along Appalachian Street with the Men's Gymnasium, built 1934, visible in the background. This image was taken to the east of the Women's Gymnasium.
D. D. Dougherty Library, juvenile, photo 3

This image shows the stacks in the Juvenile Collection in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The library housed more than 140,000 volumes by 1967, and included a curriculum library, a juvenile library, and the Department of Library Science. It was the main library at Appalachian State until 1968, when Belk Library opened. The juvenile library served the Child Development program, located in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The building also housed the Department of Military Science.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, film strips

This image shows a teacher reviewing film strips in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Annas Student Services, groundbreaking, 1979, photo 2

This image shows the groundbreaking ceremony for the Annas Student Services Building at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in August 1979. Two members of the Student Health Services staff can be seen standing on the left. Chancellor John E. Thomas (1979-1993) stands second from the right. The woman on the right is identified as Barbara Daye. The woman on the left is Ms. Mary S. Shook, University Nurse. Originally known as the Student Support Building, the Annas Student Services building, completed 1981, houses the Mary S. Shook Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services Center, and the University Post Office. Those in the back, and from the left, are Mr. Zeb Shook, Order Librarian; Mr. Ron Terry, Director of Community Services; unknown; Dr. Richard Parrott, Assistant Dean College of Continuing Education; Mr. Lee McCasky, Director of Complementary Education ;Mr. Bob Dinnigan, Associate Director of Complementary Education; Mr. Ronnie Brooks, Dean of Students; Dr. Harvey Durham, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affair and Dr. William C. Strickland, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
D. D. Dougherty Library, circa 1960, card catalog

This image shows two people looking at the card catalog in D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The building served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Unknown School Building, Watauga County

This image shows an unknown school building in Watauga County, North Carolina. Students can be seen standing outside in the snow, and students can be seen looking out the first floor windows. This image was taken during the 1950s.
Education Building Demolition, circa 1968, photo 2

This image shows the demolition of the Education Building, built 1925, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in July 1969. Part of the front and southern side are seen partially demolished. First built as Boone Grade School, the Education Building housed Appalachian Elementary School, otherwise known as the Demonstration Elementary School, from 1925 to 1954, when it was moved to Whitener Hall. The Demonstration School was a joint effort between Watauga County Schools and Appalachian State, wherein Watauga County elementary school students would be taught by Appalachian State teachers and students. The school existed from 1925 until 1975. The Education Building was in the current location of the second Belk Library, built 2005.
Education Building Demolition, circa 1968, photo 1

This image shows the demolition of the Education Building, built 1925, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in July 1969. Part of the front and southern side are seen partially demolished. First built as Boone Grade School, the Education Building housed Appalachian Elementary School, otherwise known as the Demonstration Elementary School, from 1925 to 1954, when it was moved to Whitener Hall. The Demonstration School was a joint effort between Watauga County Schools and Appalachian State, wherein Watauga County elementary school students would be taught by Appalachian State teachers and students. The school existed from 1925 until 1975. The Education Building was in the current location of the second Belk Library, built 2005.
Library Staff, circa 1960, photo 1

This image shows the staff of the D. D. Dougherty Library, built 1935, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Seen, from left to right, are Librarian W. L. Eury, Curriculum Librarian Dorothy Barker, Circulation Librarian Richard Barker, Order Librarian Zeb Shook, Cataloger Mary Huff, Reference Librarian Allie Hodgin, Assistant Librarian William Rhyne, and Periodicals Librarian Vera Tunnell. Dougherty Library served as the campus library for Appalachian State from 1935 until 1969 when the first Belk Library opened. The building also housed the Departments of Library Science and Military Science.
Conrad Stadium, event, circa 1962, photo 2

This image shows the College Band playing at an event at Conrad Stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. A bullhorn can be seen pointing towards the bleachers on a stand in the foreground. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.
College Field, audience, circa 1960

This image shows the audience watching a football game being played on College Field at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The Dougherty House, built 1903, can be seen in the background. College Field served as the primary football and track field for Appalachian State until the construction of Conrad Stadium, built 1962. It was located on the current location of Rankin Science Hall.
Watauga Hall Demolition, 1980, photo 1

This image shows the demolition of Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in March 1980. Half the building can be seen standing, and a group of tires are in the foreground. Originally known as Dauph-Blan Hall, Watauga Hall served as a dormitory for women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between the Administration Building, built 1924, and White Hall, built 1924. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
College Field, game, circa 1960, photo 2

This image shows a football game being played during on College Field at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s or 1960s. Audience members can be seen standing in front of a fence, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, the Women's Gymnasium, built 1924, and the corner of the Men's Gymnasium, built 1934, can be seen in the background. College Field served as the primary football and track field for Appalachian State until the construction of Conrad Stadium, built 1962. It was located on the current location of Rankin Science Hall.
Watauga Hall Demolition, 1980, photo 5

This image shows the demolition of Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in March 1980. The remains of the first floor can be seen in the foreground, and Varsity Gym, built 1968, and Belk Library, built 1968, can be seen in the background. Originally known as Dauph-Blan Hall, Watauga Hall served as a dormitory for women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between the Administration Building, built 1924, and White Hall, built 1924. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
Watauga Hall Demolition, 1980, photo 4

This image shows the demolition of Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in March 1980. The building can be seen standing with its windows removed, with debris scattered in front of it. Originally known as Dauph-Blan Hall, Watauga Hall served as a dormitory for women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between the Administration Building, built 1924, and White Hall, built 1924. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
White Hall Demolition, 1968, photo 1

This image shows the demolition of White Residence Hall, built 1924, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1968. The remaining rear of the east and west sides of the building can be seen standing while the center has been removed. White Hall served as a dormitory for 128 women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, and Lovill Home, built 1915. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
White Hall Demolition, 1968, photo 2

This image shows the demolition of White Residence Hall, built 1924, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in June 1968. The remaining front of the east and west sides of the building can be seen standing while the center has been removed. White Hall served as a dormitory for 128 women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between Dauph-Blan Hall, built 1929, and Lovill Home, built 1915. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
Watauga Hall Demolition, 1980, photo 2

This image shows the demolition of Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in March 1980. Half the building can be seen standing, and a group of tires are in the foreground. Originally known as Dauph-Blan Hall, Watauga Hall served as a dormitory for women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between the Administration Building, built 1924, and White Hall, built 1924. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
Conrad Stadium, event, circa 1962, photo 1

This image shows the Homecoming Queen giving a speech behind a podium at Conrad Stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the early 1960s. The woman at the podium is possibly 1962 Homecoming Queen Brenda Kay Bradley. The Band can be seen sitting in the background, and Cratis Williams, dean of the Graduate School, can be seen sitting behind the podium. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.
Watauga Hall Demolition, 1980, photo 3

This image shows the demolition of Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in March 1980. Half the building can be seen standing, and a crane and Belk Library, built 1968, can be seen on the left. Originally known as Dauph-Blan Hall, Watauga Hall served as a dormitory for women, and was situated on the promenade facing south, between the Administration Building, built 1924, and White Hall, built 1924. The building was torn down to add to the Sanford Mall area.
Cone Residence Hall Construction, 1967

This image shows the beginning of construction for Cone Residence Hall, completed 1968, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in October 1967. Wooden frames can be seen suspended around piles of dirt. Cone was a women's dormitory and held 300 students. It is part of the Pennacle Community, along with Appalachian Heights, Coffey, and East Halls. The sign reads, "Appalachian State University Residence Hall for 300 Women, College Housing Program."
Cone Residence Hall, dorm room

This image shows three students in a dorm room in Cone Residence Hall, built 1968, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. One student can be seen reading on a bed, another sitting at a desk, and the third brushing her hair in front of a mirror. Cone was a women's dormitory and held 300 students. It is part of the Pennacle Community, along with Appalachian Heights, Coffey, and East Halls.
College Field Demolition, circa 1962

This image shows the partial demolition of College Field to build Rankin Science Hall, completed 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1962. The foundation for Rankin can be seen on the left, and the remaining bleachers are on the right. Justice Hall, built 1952, can be seen in the background. College Field served as the primary football and track field for Appalachian State until the construction of Conrad Stadium, built 1962.
Conrad Stadium Construction, 1961, photo 1

This image shows a view of the construction on Conrad Stadium at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in July 1961. Bulldozers can be seen in a flattened cleared field. Newland Hall, built 1939, can be seen in the background. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.
Chapell Wilson Hall, circa 1960

This image shows the eastern side of Chapell Wilson Hal, built 1938,l after a snowstorm at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. The building was first used as Appalachian High School (1938-1965) until 1965, when it was renovated for use by Appalachian State. It was renamed Chapell Wilson Hall in 1971.
Conrad Stadium Construction, 1961, photo 3

This image shows five construction workers standing on the cleared fields where Conrad Stadium was being constructed at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1961. Located at the far southern end of Appalachian State, the stadium was completed in 1962, rebuilt in 1979 and was renamed Kidd Brewer Stadium in 1988. It replaced College Field, the previous football field located at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, built 1963.