Plemmons Student Union Dedication, 1967, photo 7

This image shows University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) and Mrs. Elizabeth "Bebe" Plemmons at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Plemmons Student Union, built 1967, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on May 28, 1967. Mrs. Plemmons can be seen holding a pair of scissors and about to cut the ribbon. The man on the right is Dr. Braxton Harris, Vice President for Student Affairs. In the background on the left is Gordon Winkler, Mayor of Boone. Plemmons Student Union originally included the campus post office, offices for student activities, recreational and lounge areas, a coffee shop, and a restaurant. Watauga Hall, built 1929, is visible in the background.

Presidents

Administrators

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

Ceremonies

Appalachian State University

General Picture File, 2004.040, Box 5, Plemmons Student Union F3, C14.1.6.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

5/28/1967

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

Image

1960s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Plemmons, William Howard, 1904-1984

W. H. Plemmons Student Union (1967)

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings. Series 2 -- Events

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