Roby Triplett Interview

Roby Triplett was a student at Appalachian State Teachers College from 1963-1965. He worked part time for the bookstore until he graduated and became a full-time employee. In 1971 he was promoted to bookstore manager where he worked until his retirement 20 years later. He died in 2011 after dealing with a long-term illness.

Information discussed in the interview: childhood, early education, attendance at Appalachian State University, the dormitories, social events and habits, daily life, weather, relationships, sports, class life, jobs held while at school, the library, and life after graduation.

Appalachian State University

2008-06-11

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