Yosef Statue, circa 1960

This image shows the head of a Yosef statue erected in the lobby of Broome-Kirk Gymnasium, built 1955, at Appalachian State University (1967-current). Yosef has been the Appalachian State mascot since 1942. The statue was six-foot, six-inches tall and made of bronze. It was erected in 1958.

School mascots

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 33, Statue, C14.2.6.3.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University. Yosef

1960-1969

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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