William Howard Plemmons and wife, circa 1965

This image shows President William Howard Plemmons and his wife Mrs. Bebe Plemmons at an event at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. Plemmons was president from 1955 to 1969. He had served various educational posts with the University of North Carolina since 1941, and was executive secretary of the North Carolina State Education Commission for three years. He took over the post from interim president J. D. Rankin, who retired in September 1955, and served as Appalachian president until his retirement. He died in 1984.

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

Appalachian State University

News Bureau Faculty and Staff Biographical File, 2004.265, Box 6, Dr. Wm. H. Plemmons and Mrs. Bebe Plemmons, C11.1.2.6.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Plemmons, William Howard, 1904-1984

1960-1969

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

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