Achievement of the Year Award, 1973

This image shows Ina and John Van Noppen, professors of history and English at Appalachian State University (1967-current), receiving an award from the the Appalachian Consortium in 1973. The Van Noppens were awarded the "Achievement of the Year in Appalachian Studies" award for their book, "A History of Western North Carolina since 1865." President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) can be seen standing on the left. John Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of English in 1947. Ina Van Noppen began teaching in the Department of History in 1947. They both retired in 1972.

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

Appalachian State University

News Bureau Faculty and Staff Biographical File, 2004.265, Box 9, Van Noppen, John and Ina, C11.1.3.3.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1973

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Appalachian State University. Department of History. Department of English. Appalachian Consortium

Van Noppen, Ina Faye Woestemeyer, 1906-1980. Van Noppen, John James, III, 1906-1975

Series 4 -- Faculty and Staff. Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

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