Rankin Science Building Dedication, 1963

This image shows University President William Howard Plemmons (1955-1969) giving a speech on a platform at the dedication of Rankin Science Building, built 1963, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) on October 26, 1963. Audience members can be seen sitting on chairs in the background outside the completed science building. The woman seated at the table to the left of the speaker is Ms. Maxie Edmiston, Dean of Students. In the background to the right of the speaker are four men. On the far left is Mr. Starr Stacey (Mathematics), and next to him is Dr. Ray Derrick (Biology). The Rankin Science Building included classrooms and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, and Physics. It was completed in 1963 and dedicated to Dean Emeritus James Daniel Rankin.

Buildings

Science

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

Ceremonies

Appalachian State University

General Picture File, 2004.040, Box 5, Rankin Science Hall F1, C14.1.6.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

10/26/1963

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

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1960s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Rankin Science Building (1963)

Series 1 -- Campus and Buildings

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