Conrad Stadium Dedication, circa 1962, photo 2

This image shows Director of Public Affairs Bob Allen presenting James Marsh with the football used in the first game played at Conrad Stadium, built 1962, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in October 1962. Framed plaques with pictures of Conrad Stadium were presented to Alfred Adams and James March, leaders of the Watauga County Heartline campaign to raise local funds for construction of the stadium. 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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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

1962-10

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1960s

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

Allen, Robert Trawick, Jr., 1903-1981

William J. Conrad Stadium (1962)

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

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