Commencement, 1990, addresses

This image shows a faculty member at Appalachian State speaking at commencement ceremonies at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1990. Commencement was held at the Varsity Gymnasium, built 1968. The man behind the podium is Mr. Harvey Gantt, Charlotte architect. Mr. Gantt was the first African-American to be admitted to Clemson University in 1963. In 1983 he was the first African-American to be elected mayor of Charlotte.

Commencement

Faculty

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 5, Commencement F1, C14.2.1.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1990

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Photographs

English

Image

Appalachian State University

Varsity Gymnasium (1968)

Series 2 -- Events

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