Homecoming Parade, circa 1955, Industrial Arts

This image shows an Industrial Arts Club float in the Homecoming Parade at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. The float reads, "Appalachian bridge to progress," and includes a model of the Earth and a bridge with signs including various branches of science. A student wearing a graduate cap and gown is standing at one end of the bridge. Homecoming was an annual event at Appalachian State, including plays, a parade, a dance, a football game, reunion activities, and the crowning of the Homecoming queen.

Students

Student Activities

Parades

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 11, Industrial Arts F2, C14.2.2.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Photographs

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Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). Industrial Arts Club

1950-1959

Series 2 -- Events

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