Conrad Stadium Dedication, circa 1962, photo 1

This image shows President William Howard Plemmons (955-1969) speaking to the audience during the dedication ceremony of Conrad Stadium, built 1962, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1962. Alfred Adams and James Marsh can be seen on the right, and Director of Public Affairs Bob Allen can be seen standing second from the left, holding framed plaques. Adams and March were leaders of the Watauga County Heartline campaign to raise local funds for construction of the stadium and were presented with plaques and footballs during the ceremony. Conrad Stadium replaced College Field, located approximately at the current location of Rankin Science Hall, and was dedicated to William J. Conrad, head of the Board of Trustees.

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Plemmons, W. H. (William Howard), 1904-1984

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Appalachian State University

News Bureau Faculty and Staff Biographical File, 2004.265, Box 2, Allen, Bob, C11.1.2.2.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). Office of Public Affairs

Allen, Robert Trawick, Jr., 1903-1981. Plemmons, William Howard, 1904-1984

William J. Conrad Stadium (1962)

Series 4 -- Faculty and Staff. Series 12 -- Affiliated People, Places, and Events. Series 7 -- Athletics

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