B. B. Dougherty and J. D. Rankin, 1955, photo 1

This image shows the interim president of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) and former president seated on a stage at Appalachian State in 1955. Seated in the middle is Blanford Barnard Dougherty, president of Appalachian from 1903 until his retirement on June 30, 1955. At the left is James D. Rankin, who became president after Dougherty's retirement until September 1, when Rankin also retired. Rankin had served as professor of English and dean of the college from 1921 until 1955.

Administrators

Presidents

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Dr. Dougherty Speech to grades Agust 15, 1955, C14.1.4.2

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1955

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Dougherty, Blanford Barnard, 1870-1957. Rankin, James Daniel, 1875-1966

Series 2 -- Events

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