Appalachian Dawn Book Signing, 1973

This image shows John Foster West, professor and writer-in-residence in the Department of English, sitting with students at an autograph signing in Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in November 1973. West was signing copies of his new book, "Appalachian Dawn." A copy of the book can be seen propped up on the table. West began teaching creative writing at Appalachian State in 1968 and retired in 1989. He was a published poet and novelist and was nominated for a Pulitzer for his first novel, "Time Was."

Faculty

English

Appalachian State University

Retired Faculty/Staff Biographical Information Files, 2005.009, Box 2, John Foster West FF73, C11.2.3.2.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1973-11

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

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Appalachian State University. College of Arts and Sciences. Department of English

West, John Foster, 1918-2008

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

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