Larry and Nanci Tolbert Nance Oral History Interview

Larry Nance graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1962 and received a master’s degree in 1963. He was a star player on the tennis team and played basketball for the school as well. Most of his career was spent at Appalachian State University in Personnel Services. Nanci Tolbert Nance attended ASTC for three undergraduate years (1960-1963) but then returned to Appalachian to receive her graduate degree in 1973. Nanci taught at Watauga High School as an English teacher and retired as chairman of the English department. Since their retirement they have been active donors and participants in ASU activities as well as volunteers in the Boone community.

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

2017-11-20

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Oral histories

English

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Boone (N.C.)

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