James Daniel Rankin, photo 3

This image shows J. D. Rankin, professor of English and dean of the College, leaning against the railings on the front porch of the second Administration Building, built 1924. Visible in the background is a car-lined Promenade, and the lights lining College Field. The outline of the Men's Gymnasium can be seen behind Rankin. Rankin had served as administrator and professor of English at various schools from 1903 to 1921. He was a professor of English at Appalachian Training School (1903-1925), Appalachian State Normal School (1925-1929), and Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), from 1921 to 1929, and became dean of the college in 1929, serving in this capacity until June 1955. He served as interim president after Blanford Barnard Dougherty retired in June 1955, and retired September 1, 1955. He died in 1966.

Faculty

Administrators

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Dr. Rankin, January 1, 1955, C14.1.4.2

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1/11/1955

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Photographs

English

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1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Rankin, James Daniel, 1875-1966

Series 5 -- Students, Student Organizations, Student Life

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