Administrators, circa 1955, photo 2

This image shows James D. Rankin and Cratis Williams greeting guests at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1950s. Vice-President David Barnard Dougherty (1955-1965) can be seen standing by the door in the background. James D. Rankin, seen standing second from the right, served as a professor of English at Appalachian State from 1921 to 1929, and became dean of the college in 1929, serving in this capacity until June 1955. He served as interim president after Blanford Barnard Dougherty retired in June 1955, and retired September 1, 1955. Williams began teaching at Appalachian State in 1942, and served as dean of the Graduate School from 1956 until 1975. He was acting chancellor for Academic Affairs in 1974, and served as assistant chancellor from 1976 to 1979, and interim chancellor following Herbert Walter Wey's retirement in 1979.

Faculty

Administrators

Williams, Cratis D.

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 16, Administrators F2, C14.2.3.4.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

Appalachian A-V Center

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Photographs

English

Image

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Rankin, James Daniel, 1875-1966. Williams, Cratis Dearl, 1911-1985. Dougherty, David Barnard, 1909-1965

1950-1959

Series 3 -- Presidents, Administrators, Benefactors, and Trustees

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