Convocation, 1989, Harry Reasoner

This image shows former ABC Evening News anchor Harry Reasoner speaking at the convocation ceremony in 1989 at Appalachian State University (1967-current), celebrating the University's 90 year anniversary since the founding of Watauga Academy (1899-1903). Watauga Academy was the first manifestation of Appalachian State. It became a state-sponsored institution in 1903 and was renamed Appalachian Training School (1903-1925). From 1925 to 1929, it was Appalachian State Normal School, became a teachers college in 1929, and was renamed Appalachian State Teachers College. It became a full University in 1967, and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1972. This image shows a speaker behind a podium, addressed an audience visible in the foreground. The banner over the stage reads, "Happy 90th Appalachian."

Anniversaries

Appalachian State University

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

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1989

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Photographs

English

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Appalachian State University

Series 2 -- Events

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