Homecoming Parade, 1956, science float

This image shows one of the Homecoming floats seen in the 1956 Homecoming parade at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). It shows a horse-drawn buggy, reading "1900," a convertible, reading "1956," and a rocket, reading "future." The banner at the bottom reads, "Scientific Progress Amazes the Indian." Homecoming was an annual event at Appalachian State Teachers College, including plays, a parade, a dance, a football game, and the crowning of the Homecoming queen.

Student Activities

Students

Parades

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Homecoming October 15, 1956, C14.1.4.3

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1956-10-15

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Series 2 -- Events

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