Watermelon Cutting, John Pritchett and James Stone, circa 1960

This image shows John A. Pritchett, associate professor in the Department of Education, and James Stone, director of Extension Services, standing outside holding slices of watermelon during the annual Watermelon Cutting at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in the 1960s. They can be seen standing outside on College Field. Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background.

Faculty

Education

Appalachian State University

Retired Faculty/Staff Biographical Information Files, 2005.009, Box 2, Pritchett, John FF47, C11.2.3.2.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

Image

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). Department of Education

Pritchett, John Alfred, 1925-2008. Stone, James Edgar, n.d.

College Field (n.d.)

1960-1969

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

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